Assistant Professor of Anthropology Job at Carleton College, Northfield, MN

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  • Carleton College
  • Northfield, MN

Job Description

Join to apply for the Assistant Professor of Anthropology role at Carleton College 3 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Assistant Professor of Anthropology role at Carleton College Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. The Sociology and Anthropology Department at Carleton College invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in socio-cultural anthropology. The department seeks a medical anthropologist with teaching and research interests connected to health inequities and cross-cultural approaches to healthcare and public health as they relate to mental health or reproductive health concerning minoritized, refugee, or immigrant populations. Geographic area of expertise is open but preference will be given to candidates that best complement departmental needs. The candidate should have a Ph.D. in Anthropology (or expect its imminent completion) by the time the appointment begins on September 1, 2026. We seek a colleague who is dedicated to excellent teaching in a liberal arts environment, welcomes opportunities to work with students as partners in learning, and is committed to teaching students from a variety of backgrounds, academic interests and learning styles. Strong research credentials and a promising scholarly agenda are also essential. The Sociology and Anthropology department is a thriving community with faculty engaged in a wide range of subjects in both Global South and North settings. The faculty is passionate about the importance of sociological and anthropological frameworks as they relate to social justice. We are especially interested in candidates with a demonstrated capacity for mentoring students across a wide array of research interests and are eager to contribute to our vibrant college-wide culture of undergraduate research. Carleton is a highly selective liberal arts college with a student body of approximately 2,000. Located in the historic and thriving two-college town of Northfield, Minnesota, it is forty-five miles from the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, in easy reach of a vibrant and demographically diverse metropolitan area that is home to three million people and a rich variety of cultural resources. Carleton operates on a trimester calendar, with faculty teaching five courses per year. In addition to teaching in their substantive areas, the successful candidate will be required to teach Introduction to Anthropology and, over time, more advanced core anthropology courses in the Sociology/ Anthropology major. All application materials should be submitted at go.carleton.edu/carletonjobs The following materials are required: letter of application; curriculum vitae; a statement of teaching philosophy addressing the candidate’s teaching experience and interests, including teaching students from a broad spectrum of demographic and socio-economic backgrounds in an undergraduate liberal arts environment; and a statement addressing the candidate’s scholarly agenda. After passing through an initial screening process, applicants may receive a request for the contact information for three references. Applications received by October 1, 2025 will receive full consideration. Preliminary interviews will be conducted via Zoom. Candidates who have questions about the position are welcome to contact Liz Raleigh, Chair of the Department (lraleigh@carleton.edu). Benefits The expected starting salary range for this position is between $87,480 - $91,460. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Carleton also offers a robust suite of benefits including: A generous 403(b) retirement plan with a 10% employer contribution and 2% employee contribution Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees Carleton College is committed to developing its faculty to better reflect the composition of our student body and American society. Candidates from population groups that are under-represented at the College are strongly encouraged to apply. Carleton College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, veteran status, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, status with regard to public assistance, disability, or age in providing employment or access to its educational facilities and activities. Further information about the faculty at Carleton can be found on the website of the Provost’s Office. For further information about the department consult the Sociology and Anthropology Department website Seniority level Seniority level Entry level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Education and Training Industries Higher Education Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Carleton College by 2x Get notified about new Professor of Anthropology jobs in Northfield, MN . 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