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Assistant Professor of Linguistic Anthropology
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Assistant Professor of Linguistic Anthropology
Posting Number: FAC00116PO25
Campus: Columbia
College/Division: College of Arts and Sciences
Department: CAS Anthropology
Advertised Salary Range: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
Part/Full Time: Full Time
Hours Per Week: 40
Position Category: Full-time Equivalent (FTE)
Basis: 9 months
Work County: Richland
Tenure Information: Tenure-Track/Tenured
Job Search Category: Faculty
About the University of South Carolina From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of its eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four‑year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in‑person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Advertised Job Summary The faculty of the Department of Anthropology, in conjunction with the Linguistics Program at the University of South Carolina, Columbia campus, invite applications for a 9‑month, full‑time, tenure‑track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 16, 2026. Specifically, we seek applicants who specialize in linguistic anthropology. The Department of Anthropology will be the tenure home for this position, with teaching assignments serving both the Department of Anthropology and the Linguistics Program. The successful candidate must have and maintain an active and productive program of research that may include public scholarship in addition to demonstrating the potential for securing extramural funding that upholds USC’s reputation as a Research 1 university. They must be dynamic educators willing to teach large introductory undergraduate courses serving both general education and major requirements, as well as upper division and graduate courses in their area(s) of specialization. A typical teaching load in the Department of Anthropology is two courses per semester. They will also be expected to mentor graduate students in both anthropology and linguistics and participate in the administrative life of the department, the college, and the university.
Required Education And Experience
Applicants must hold a PhD in Anthropology, Linguistics or a closely related field by the time of the start date.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience grounded in ethnographic, collaborative, and community‑based approaches to research that are founded in a commitment to social justice, and whose theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of language are innovative and synergistic with existing faculty expertise.
Geographic area, research focus, and language(s) of specialization are open.
This position allows for opportunities to collaborate across a broad group of partners, including colleagues in different disciplines, campus research institutes, and community partners.
Desired Start Date 08/16/2026
Job Open Date 08/11/2025
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant All Applicants must apply online at USCJobs at
https://uscjobs.sc.edu . Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications must include: (1) a cover letter, discussing research interests and teaching experience; (2) a Curriculum Vitae; (3) a writing sample (i.e. a published journal article or dissertation chapter, 25 pages maximum); (4) a list of three recommenders – include their names, affiliations, and email addresses. The department will request references from referees for applicants who advance to semi‑finalist status. (If the candidate has not yet defended their dissertation, the letter from the dissertation director should confirm that the PhD will be completed by July 1, 2026). To ensure full consideration, application material must be received by October 1, 2025. The search committee will immediately begin screening applications and move swiftly in the selection process. Inquiries about this position may be directed to the search committee chair, Jennifer Reynolds, jreynold@mailbox.sc.edu.
EEO Statement The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
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Campus: Columbia
College/Division: College of Arts and Sciences
Department: CAS Anthropology
Advertised Salary Range: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
Part/Full Time: Full Time
Hours Per Week: 40
Position Category: Full-time Equivalent (FTE)
Basis: 9 months
Work County: Richland
Tenure Information: Tenure-Track/Tenured
Job Search Category: Faculty
About the University of South Carolina From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of its eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four‑year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in‑person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Advertised Job Summary The faculty of the Department of Anthropology, in conjunction with the Linguistics Program at the University of South Carolina, Columbia campus, invite applications for a 9‑month, full‑time, tenure‑track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 16, 2026. Specifically, we seek applicants who specialize in linguistic anthropology. The Department of Anthropology will be the tenure home for this position, with teaching assignments serving both the Department of Anthropology and the Linguistics Program. The successful candidate must have and maintain an active and productive program of research that may include public scholarship in addition to demonstrating the potential for securing extramural funding that upholds USC’s reputation as a Research 1 university. They must be dynamic educators willing to teach large introductory undergraduate courses serving both general education and major requirements, as well as upper division and graduate courses in their area(s) of specialization. A typical teaching load in the Department of Anthropology is two courses per semester. They will also be expected to mentor graduate students in both anthropology and linguistics and participate in the administrative life of the department, the college, and the university.
Required Education And Experience
Applicants must hold a PhD in Anthropology, Linguistics or a closely related field by the time of the start date.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience grounded in ethnographic, collaborative, and community‑based approaches to research that are founded in a commitment to social justice, and whose theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of language are innovative and synergistic with existing faculty expertise.
Geographic area, research focus, and language(s) of specialization are open.
This position allows for opportunities to collaborate across a broad group of partners, including colleagues in different disciplines, campus research institutes, and community partners.
Desired Start Date 08/16/2026
Job Open Date 08/11/2025
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant All Applicants must apply online at USCJobs at
https://uscjobs.sc.edu . Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications must include: (1) a cover letter, discussing research interests and teaching experience; (2) a Curriculum Vitae; (3) a writing sample (i.e. a published journal article or dissertation chapter, 25 pages maximum); (4) a list of three recommenders – include their names, affiliations, and email addresses. The department will request references from referees for applicants who advance to semi‑finalist status. (If the candidate has not yet defended their dissertation, the letter from the dissertation director should confirm that the PhD will be completed by July 1, 2026). To ensure full consideration, application material must be received by October 1, 2025. The search committee will immediately begin screening applications and move swiftly in the selection process. Inquiries about this position may be directed to the search committee chair, Jennifer Reynolds, jreynold@mailbox.sc.edu.
EEO Statement The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
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