*REVISED* Assistant Professor, Anthropology, Medical Anthropology [R0153387]

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Job Description

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Assistant Professor, Anthropology, Medical Anthropology [R0153387]

ROLE of the POSITION

The Department of Anthropology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, seeks a tenure track Assistant Professor in Medical Anthropology with a focus on health and well-being broadly defined, and an active research program grounded in ethnographic fieldwork. We invite applications from scholars working on a wide range of topics, including cultures of medicine, public and global health, health policy, health systems and bureaucracies, medical technologies, environmental health, and health disparities, among others. We are especially interested in scholars who bring ethnographic depth into conversation with other methodological traditions, including quantitative approaches, and who have a demonstrable commitment to interdisciplinarity, both theoretically and methodologically.

The successful candidate is expected to collaborate with faculty and graduate students across subdisciplines and other academic units within the university, for example, the School of Public Health. Although geographical area is open, the successful candidate is expected to complement and expand upon existing research themes within the department. Finally, the successful candidate is expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in cultural, biocultural, and medical anthropology, and will be responsible for developing an upper-division course in the anthropology of health and well-being.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• •This position requires a Ph.D. in Cultural Anthropology or a related field from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and must be prepared to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses.
• •ABD candidates will be considered.
• •Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.

Candidate must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to candidates with a record of sustained ethnographic fieldwork, a strong publication record, and a history of successfully securing external funding, commensurate with their professional stage.

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

SALARY

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV

• •Competitive total rewards package including:
• •Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
• •Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
• •Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs

• •No state income tax
• •Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• •Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

PERKS & PROGRAMS

• •Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• •UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• •Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• •RebelCard discounts on and off campus
• •Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• •Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
• •Connect with colleagues with shared interests
• •Personal and professional development opportunities
• •A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
• •Support and resources available for veteran applicants — contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu or visit our Veterans Webpage .

*REVISED" HOW TO APPLY

Applicants should submit the following: a cover letter no more than two pages in length, a CV, and a one-page research, mentorship, and public engagement statement. After reviewing these documents, selected candidates for the position will be asked to provide additional documentation (two representative peer-reviewed publications and three letters of recommendation).

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. Materials should be addressed to Dr. Derek Boyd, Search Committee Chair.

Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted. Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates’ materials will begin on November 1, 2026.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. UNLV values the skills of those who have served. Learn more at Veterans Webpage or contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu for support.

For assistance with the application process, please review instructions on How to Apply . For further assistance contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or UNLVJobs@unlv.edu .

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