Assistant Professor of Practice in Anthropology (9924)

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Position Description

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology ( ) at the University of Mississippi invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Practice in Anthropology to begin August 2024. This is a permanent, non-tenure track position with responsibilities in teaching, research and service. Teaching load is five courses for the academic year. We are looking for candidates with a research focus in North America and demonstrated expertise in archaeological materials analysis who can support both Department program needs as well as support the work of the Center for Archaeological Research. Preference will be given to a candidate who is prepared to teach four-field introductory anthropology and North American archaeology courses, classes in their area of expertise, and mentor undergraduate and graduate student theses with colleagues in the department.

Position Details

Appointment: 9 Month

Assignment Type: Non-Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. in Anthropology by the time of appointment and have a strong commitment to teaching excellence and a pedagogy that values diversity and inclusivity. 

Application Procedures

Interested candidates should apply online at by submitting their curriculum vitæ, letter of application, and the names of three references. Questions for the search committee can be directed to Dr. Jesse Tune at The position will remain open until filled or until an adequate applicant pool is established. The University of Mississippi is committed to equity in higher education and seeks to incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion into research, teaching, and service missions. Applicants from unrepresented communities are encouraged to apply.

About the University of MS & Oxford, MS

Founded in 1848, the University of Mississippi (UM), affectionately known to alumni, students and friends as Ole Miss, is Mississippi's flagship university. Included in the elite group of R-1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, it has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business. The University of Mississippi, consistently named by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a “Great College to Work For,” is located in Oxford, MS, which is ranked one of the “Top 10 Best College Towns.” With more than 24,000 students, UM is the state's largest university and is ranked among the nation's fastest-growing institutions. The University of Mississippi, which has aggressively implemented many health and wellness initiatives for its more than 2,900 employees, has consistently been named one of Mississippi’s Healthiest Workplaces.

Touted as the “Cultural Mecca of the South”, creativity abounds in Oxford as musicians, artists and writers alike find inspiration in Oxford’s rich history, small town charm and creative community. Oxford is a one-hour drive south of Memphis, TN and is known as the home of Nobel Prize winning author William Faulkner. Over the years Oxford has also been known for offering exceptional culinary experiences and as the home of the University of Mississippi and the Ole Miss Rebels, there is always something here to immerse yourself in. Oxford has also been featured as a literary and arts destination in such publications as The New York Times, Southern Living, Condé Nast Traveler, and GQ. Among other cultural activities, annual events include the Oxford Film Festival, a thriving local music scene, and the Ford Center Performing Arts Series. Oxford is a vibrant university town, filled with unique shops and galleries, eclectic restaurants and clubs, historic landmarks, and comfortable inns.

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