Assistant Professor, Anthropology

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Position Title & Department: Assistant Professor, Anthropology Posting #: 5558 Department Description: The Department of Anthropology is a diverse community of scholars who advance the teaching and study of anthropology across the range of the discipline. Our program emphasizes the complexity of human and primate diversity across time and place, with a focus on applying this knowledge to current global challenges. We emphasize faculty mentorship of students and hands-on opportunities that include local and international fieldwork to help students connect academic learning with real-world experience. We interpret the University of San Diego’s commitment to being a Laudato Si’ University as a call to support teaching and research that responds to urgent contemporary concerns. Information about the department is available at https://www.sandiego.edu/cas/anthropology/ . The College of Arts and Sciences is at the heart of the University of San Diego. Our philosophy is built on the enduring values of the Catholic intellectual tradition, immersing students in the concepts of free inquiry, ethical conduct and compassionate service. The College aims to establish an academic foundation for s...