Assistant Professor, Department of Anthropology (R0008106) Job at Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC

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  • Wake Forest University
  • Winston Salem, NC

Job Description

Assistant Professor, Department of Anthropology (R0008106)

Location:
Winston Salem, NC
Open Date:
Sep 25, 2025
Close Date:
Nov 15, 2025
Description:

WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY. The Department of Anthropology invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position as Assistant Professor of Anthropology effective July 1, 2026.

 

Qualifications : An earned Ph.D. in Anthropology or a related field is required for the position; ABD candidates are invited to apply. Qualified applicants will demonstrate their ability to teach introductory and upper-level undergraduate courses in cultural anthropology, initiate and sustain original research and scholarship in their area(s) of expertise, and contribute to an academic environment that fosters learning and growth for all its stakeholders. 

 

Position Summary : This individual will be expected to teach courses in cultural anthropology at the undergraduate level, engage in scholarly activities, participate in departmental, College, and University service, and contribute to the Universitys community outreach efforts. The current teaching load is 2/2/2/3.

 

We are interested in teacher-scholars who complement the expertise of our current faculty, with a strong preference for specialties in medical and/or environmental anthropology. Applicants should have an ongoing program of research that is theoretically engaged and ethnographically grounded. Geographic area outside the Americas is preferred.

 

About Wake Forest University: Founded in 1834, Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational institution dedicated to academic excellence in liberal arts, graduate, and professional education. With more than 5,400 undergraduates and 3,800 graduate and professional students, Wake Forest is a collegiate university offering a vibrant, intellectual community with a rich cultural life, an impressive array of facilities, and a strong athletics program competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Since its founding, the University has adopted the motto Pro Humanitate , which is exemplified by a deep institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the world. For more information, visit: about.wfu.edu

 

Wake Forest University is located in Winston-Salem, a beautiful, mid-sized city centrally in the Piedmont-Triad region of North Carolina. To learn more about Winston-Salem, visit: .

 

Wake Forests four-field anthropology department consists of nine permanent faculty and three professional museum staff. Seventy-one percent of majors participate in field- or lab-based research and 31% present original research at professional conferences. Students and faculty also engage with our award-winning and dynamic Lam Museum of Anthropology. Our department has strong interdisciplinary relationships with Latin American and Latino Studies; Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies; Womens, Gender and Sexuality Studies; Linguistics; African American Studies; American Ethnic Studies; Environmental Studies; Cultural Heritage and Preservation Studies, and other academic programs and campus centers. More information about the department may be found at .

 

Application Instructions : The following materials should be submitted: 1) letter of application addressing program of research and teaching philosophy and 2) curriculum vitae. Applications that include all required information and are submitted on or before November 15, 2025 will be given full consideration. To apply, visit: hr.wfu.edu/careers . Inquiries should be directed to Prof. Margaret Bender, Chair of the Search Committee, at benderm@wfu.edu or to Wake Forest University Human Resources at askhr@wfu.edu Wake Forest University conducts background checks for all final faculty candidates being considered for employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all
qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion,
national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and
expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran
status.

Accommodations for Applicants

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation
to participate in the application or interview process, please contact
AskHR@wfu.edu or (336) 758-4700. Wake Forest University

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