Assistant Professor

The University of Florida, Department of Anthropology invites applications for a tenure‐track position in medical anthropology at the rank of Assistant Professor. The department seeks a theoretically and methodologically rigorous scholar who can integrate multiple perspectives on health and illness across disciplinary and sub-disciplinary boundaries. We value applied approaches, and community participatory research, and expect applicants to have an active program of empirical field research. Regional expertise should complement existing department strengths. This could include a focus on the United States, Asia, or multi-sited comparative work. Applicants should have a broad foundation in medical anthropology, contribute to the four‐field mission of the department, and be prepared to participate in the expansion of experiential learning opportunities at the undergraduate level, particularly through actively involving undergraduates in research. The successful applicant will have an excellent record of externally funded research, peer‐reviewed publications reflective of an active research program, and demonstrated experience and enthusiasm for teaching and mentoring both undergraduate and graduate students. The appointment begins on August 16, 2025; a Ph.D. in anthropology is required at the time of appointment.

The successful candidate will be expected to 1) maintain an active research agenda, 2) pursue external research funding, 3) teach two courses per semester at the undergraduate and/or graduate level, 4) provide service to the department, the university, and the profession.

UF has a number of ongoing university-wide initiatives including the recent AI initiative, which includes a partnership with NVIDIA. Other opportunities for collaboration and funding abound across the university, including with the Emerging Pathogens Institute, the College of Medicine, and the International Center, as well as the Center for Humanities and the Public Sphere, to name a few.

UF is a research intensive (R1) university and the state’s oldest, largest, and most comprehensive land grant university with an enrollment of over 50,000 students and was ranked 7^th best public university in the United States by US News and World Report 2025, and #1 public university by the Wall Street Journal in its “2024 Best Colleges in the U.S.” report. UF is located in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North Central Florida, 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, and 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography. UF’s large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts center support a range of activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Alachua County schools are highly rated and offer a variety of programs including magnet schools and an international baccalaureate program. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville.

The Department of Anthropology at the University of Florida is a vibrant and congenial unit consisting of all four subfields of anthropology with 31 core faculty members, over 300 undergraduate majors, and approximately 100 graduate students. Our faculty are also affiliated with departments and centers across the university, including the Center for African Studies, the Center for Latin American Studies, the Department for Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies, and the African American Studies Program. More information on the Department can be found at: www.anthro.ufl.edu.

The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, and the compensation includes a full benefits package.

Employment Benefits include:

Health Insurance: UF participates in state- and university-sponsored benefits programs for individuals, families, and domestic partners, and offers voluntary insurance that includes vision, dental, long-term disability and more.

Retirement Options: Attractive options include Florida Retirement System Pension Plan, State University System Optional Retirement Program, Florida Retirement System Investment Plan, and Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan.

Leave: UF staff enjoy a generous paid leave plan as well as access to a sick-leave pool, maternity/paternity leave, and leave payouts.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in anthropology by August 15, 2025. 

For full consideration, applications must be submitted online. Click on Apply Now at the top of this posting.

A complete application includes: (1) a cover letter including discussion of research, mentoring, and teaching experience and interests, (2) a CV, and (3) the names and email addresses for three references. After initial review, we will request additional materials from selected candidates.

Applications are due via the online system by December 1, 2024. Only applications completed by this date will be considered.

All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education.

The selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States require evaluation by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law. If an accommodation due to disability is needed in order to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD).

The Department of Anthropology is committed to promoting an environment that welcomes all abilities, classes, ethnicities/races, gender identities and expressions. We particularly welcome applicants who can contribute to such an environment through their scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and professional service. The university and greater Gainesville communities enjoy a diversity of cultural events, restaurants, year-round outdoor recreational activities, and social opportunities.