Assistant Professor, Medical Anthropology

The Opportunity

The Department of Anthropology in the College of Sciences (COS) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-earning assistant professor in medical anthropology, anticipated to begin August 2025.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in cultural

anthropology and medical anthropology. The successful candidate will be expected to teach in different modalities including face-to-face and online. Geographical research area is open. We are especially interested in an individual who can contribute through their research, teaching, and service to the excellence of our academic community and foster an environment in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive.

The Department of Anthropology currently includes 19 full-time faculty who are committed to innovative teaching at the B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. levels. Anthropology faculty demonstrate significant scholarly research, collaborative community partnership development, and active professional organization involvement. We value collegiality and promote interdisciplinary and collaborative endeavors. Since our only major launched in 2017, it has been recognized by multiple media outlets as one of the best online anthropology programs in the country. This includes a #1 ranking from Successful Student, and a #2 ranking from Best Colleges in 2019 for best online anthropology program.

For more information on the Department of Anthropology, visit www.sciences.ucf.edu/anthropology.

The UCF College of Sciences (COS) houses most of the university's natural, computational, and social sciences in ten departments and schools, and several centers. Seven departments hold national rankings for best graduate programs. The college's programs play a key role in advancing UCF as a national research university that is determined to help students from all backgrounds achieve success. For more information, visit https://sciences.ucf.edu.

UCF is one of themost innovative public universities in the nation, as named by the U.S. News & World Report.UCF is a leading, metropolitan, research-intensive university with over 68,000 students.As part of our comprehensive traditional benefits, UCF offers support for expectant mothers, paid parental leave for both parents, on-site pre-school, and professional development and leadership training for all faculty at all career stages.The university offers more than 240 degree programs. UCF is an economic engine, attracting and supporting industries vital to the region's future while providing students with real-world experiences that help them succeed after graduation. For more information, visit http://www.ucf.edu.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A doctorate in anthropology or a closely related discipline with a specialization in medical anthropology from an accredited institution by time of hire is required.

• The successful candidate will have the ability to teach in different modalities including face-to-face and online.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrate the ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in cultural anthropology and medical anthropology, as well as oversee an existing undergraduate global health certificate.

• The ideal candidate will have a successful research program that includes peer-reviewed publications, a record of external funding, and the ability to advise and mentor graduate students.

• Preferred research specializations in population health science, demography, public health, community health, or global health.

• Demonstrates experience contributing to a methodological focus by teaching classes such as qualitative, quantitative, GIS, and/or mixed methods.

Additional Application Materials Required:

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, https://www.ucf.edu/jobs.In addition to the online application, candidates should upload:

(1) A letter of interest that includes statements of research (including future research plans) and teaching

(2) A current curriculum vitae

(3) A writing sample, such as a peer-reviewed research publication (can be under review), book manuscript chapter, or dissertation chapter

(4) A list with contact information (phone and email) for three (3) professional references (please do not submit a letter of recommendation)

NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to:Dr. Stacy Barber, Professor, at SarahStacy.Barber@ucf.edu or (407) 823-2227.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

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Job Close Date:

01/09/2025

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As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills, and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.

• Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.

• Retirement savings options.

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.

• Education assistance.

• Flexible work environment.

• And more...For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.

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