Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance

Assistant Professor of Cultural Anthropology

Position Description:

The Division of Liberal Arts at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Cultural Anthropology, beginning September 2018. This position carries a three-year renewable contract (teaching load is 3/3). 

Education and Experience:

  • Ph.D. in the field with a specialization in cultural anthropology.
  • Candidates must have prior teaching experience at the undergraduate level, and have an informed interest in the arts.
  • Ability to collaborate with other disciplines is desirable.

 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the incumbent; they do not purport to describe all functions.  Incumbent may be assigned other duties, and the essential functions may change from time to time as necessary.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Celebrating its 140th anniversary this year, the University of the Arts is one of the nation’s only universities dedicated solely to educating students in the visual and performing arts, design, and writing. UArts is a leader in educating creative individuals through an innovative, flexible, rigorous and well-rounded curriculum that prepares students to be the creative leaders of tomorrow, whether in a specific artistic discipline or by applying their arts education to virtually any career. Our alumni are leading some of the Philadelphia region’s most important cultural institutions and are positively impacting the creative economy nationally. With nearly 1,800 students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs on its campus in the heart of Philadelphia’s Avenue of the Arts, UArts students collaborate across disciplines and benefit from being in one of the nation’s most culturally vibrant cities. For more information, please visit uarts.edu.

JOB TITLE: Assistant Professor of Cultural Anthropology

DEPARTMENT:  Division of Liberal Arts

REPORTS TO: Dean of Liberal Arts

APPOINTMENT:  September 2018