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Overview Job Description - Assistant Professor in Anthropology (37351) Department of Anthropology, College of Letters, Arts and Sciences Elevate Your Career at UCCS: Innovate, Inspire, and Impact in the Rockies! We are seeking an Assistant Professor in Anthropology to join our team at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS). UCCS is committed to academic excellence, professional development, and fostering an environment that supports innovation and student success. Colorado Springs, at the base of the Rocky Mountains, offers a diverse setting with outdoor opportunities, history, arts, and a growing tech scene. Salary/Pay Range : $70,000 to $73,000 annually. Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. This position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions. Work Location : On-Site Benefits at a Glance Want to know your total compensation? Use our calculator to get the complete picture! CU Advantage Summary We are seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Cultural Anthropology specializing in applied medical anthropology, with demonstrated experience working with and in underserved communities. Ability to incorporate southern Colorado and/or adjacent regions into research and applied practice will be prioritized. Preference will be given to candidates whose research incorporates either Hispanic or Asian communities. The department emphasizes high-impact teaching practices and applied community-based research, with a preference for candidates who can integrate digital media and/or public outreach into their courses and research. The successful candidate will conduct original research in cultural and/or applied medical anthropology, advise majors focusing on cultural anthropology, and teach core and elective courses in cultural anthropology (courses taught will be decided in consultation with other department faculty). Service roles will begin primarily at the department level with increases over the years. The workload is expected to be 40% teaching (5 courses per year with one course offload the first year), 40% research, and 20% service, subject to department and college needs. Essential Functions The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to: Teaching a variety of core and elective courses in cultural anthropology and supervising students in independent studies and/or honors theses as needed. Courses in rotation may include Introduction to Cultural Anthropology, Ethnographic Methods & Theory, and History & Theory of Anthropology. Conducting original research in cultural and/or applied medical anthropology, including publishing and disseminating that research to relevant stakeholders. Participating actively in departmental and college service tasks. Tentative Search Timeline Priority will be given to applications submitted by: October 9, 2025 Potential interview dates: Start the week of October 20, 2025 Potential start date: August 17, 2026 Qualifications A PhD in Cultural Anthropology is required by start date of position. Active research agenda is required. Demonstrated ability to teach at college level is required. 2 years of experience teaching at college level is preferred. Ability to teach both in person and online is preferred. CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices. Special Instructions to Applicants Applications submitted by Thursday, October 9, 2025, by 5pm MDT will receive full consideration. Applications submitted through email or surface mail will not be considered. Apply at cu.edu/cu-careers (job #: 37351). Official transcripts required upon hire. For technical difficulties contact the CU Careers help desk at 303-860-4200 #5 or cucareershelp@cu.edu. Job-related inquiries should be directed to the posting contact, Rebecca Wood at rwood2@uccs.edu. The University of Colorado Colorado Springs will sponsor work visas or permanent resident applications for this position. Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References, Unofficial transcript(s), Additional Attachments. Please submit materials as ONE FILE. Details: 1) Cover letter with qualifications and research trajectory (max 2 pages). 2) Current CV/resume. 3) Medical anthropology syllabus. 4) Names and emails of up to three references. 5) Unofficial transcripts. When submitting, select the Job Specific Attachments box for visibility to search committee. Posting Details: Job Category: Faculty; Primary Location: Colorado Springs; Department: LAS-Anthropology; Schedule: Full-time; Posting Date: Sep 3, 2025; Unposting Date: Ongoing; Posting Contact: Rebecca Wood; Posting Contact Email: rwood2@uccs.edu; Position Number: 00480303. #J-18808-Ljbffr UCCS (Univ of Colorado, Colorado Springs)

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