36.2411, Jobs: Anthropological Linguistics: Assistant Professor in Linguistic Anthropology, University of South Carolina

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Subject: 36.2411, Jobs: Anthropological Linguistics: Assistant Professor in Linguistic Anthropology, University of South Carolina

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Date: 13-Aug-2025
From: Jennifer Kenne [jenniferkenne at sc.edu]
Subject: Anthropological Linguistics: Assistant Professor in Linguistic Anthropology, University of South Carolina

Job Location: Columbia, SC, USA
Web Address:
https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/artsandsciences/anthropology/
Job Title: Assistant Professor in Linguistic Anthropology
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Anthropological Linguistics

Description:
The faculty of the Department of Anthropology, in conjunction with the
Linguistics Program at the University of South Carolina, Columbia
campus, invite applications for a 9-month, full-time, tenure-track
position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 16, 2026.
Specifically, we seek applicants who specialize in linguistic
anthropology. The Department of Anthropology will be the tenure home
for this position, with teaching assignments serving both the
Department of Anthropology and the Linguistics Program.
The position requires a PhD in Anthropology, Linguistics or a closely
related field by the time of the start date. We seek applicants with
experience grounded in ethnographic, collaborative, and
community-based approaches to research that are founded in a
commitment to social justice, and whose theoretical and methodological
approaches to the study of language are innovative and synergistic
with existing faculty expertise. Geographic area, research focus, and
language(s) of specialization are open. This position allows for
opportunities to collaborate across a broad group of partners,
including colleagues in different disciplines, campus research
institutes, and community partners.
The successful candidate must have and maintain an active and
productive program of research that may include public scholarship in
addition to demonstrating the potential for securing extramural
funding that upholds USC’s reputation as a Research 1 university. They
must be dynamic educators willing to teach large introductory
undergraduate courses serving both general education and major
requirements, as well as upper division and graduate courses in their
area(s) of specialization. A typical teaching load in the Department
of Anthropology is two courses per semester. They will also be
expected to mentor graduate students in both anthropology and
linguistics and participate in the administrative life of the
department, the college, and the university.
The Department of Anthropology is highly committed to both
undergraduate and graduate instruction and mentoring, offering
programs leading to bachelors, masters, and Ph.D. degrees. For more
information about the Department, please visit
https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/artsandsciences/anthropology/index.php.
The program provides students grounding in critical approaches to
four-field anthropology (biological/biocultural anthropology,
anthropological archaeology, cultural anthropology and linguistic
anthropology). Linguistic anthropology figures prominently at USC due
to a longstanding, collaborative relationship between the Department
of Anthropology and the interdepartmental Linguistics Program. In
fact, students may specialize in linguistic anthropology by taking
graduate coursework in either program. For more information about the
Linguistics Program and its faculty, please visit
https://www.sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/artsandsciences/linguistics/index.php.
The University of South Carolina is an affirmative action/equal
opportunity institution. Women, minorities, protected veterans, and
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The University
of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment
opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age,
ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial
status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression,
genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national
origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy,
childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions,
breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming
practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other
bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
How to Apply
All Applicants must apply online at USCJobs at https://uscjobs.sc.edu.
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications must
include: (1) a cover letter, discussing research interests and
teaching experience; (2) a Curriculum Vitae; (3) a writing sample
(i.e. a published journal article or dissertation chapter, 25 pages
maximum); (4) a list of three recommenders – include their names,
affiliations, and email addresses. The department will request
references from referees for applicants who advance to semi-finalist
status. (If the candidate has not yet defended their dissertation, the
letter from the dissertation director should confirm that the PhD will
be completed by July 1, 2026).
To ensure full consideration, application material must be received by
October 1, 2025. The search committee will immediately begin screening
applications and move swiftly in the selection process. Inquiries
about this position may be directed to the search committee chair,
Jennifer Reynolds, jreynold at mailbox.sc.edu.

Application Deadline: (Open until filled)
Mailing Address for Applications:
        N/A
        USA
Email Address for Applications:
DO.NOT.EMAIL.APPLICATIONS at mailbox.sc.edu
Web Address for Applications: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/192100
Application Instructions:
How to Apply
All Applicants must apply online at USCJobs at https://uscjobs.sc.edu.
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications must
include: (1) a cover letter, discussing research interests and
teaching experience; (2) a Curriculum Vitae; (3) a writing sample
(i.e. a published journal article or dissertation chapter, 25 pages
maximum); (4) a list of three recommenders – include their names,
affiliations, and email addresses. The department will request
references from referees for applicants who advance to semi-finalist
status. (If the candidate has not yet defended their dissertation, the
letter from the dissertation director should confirm that the PhD will
be completed by July 1, 2026).
To ensure full consideration, application material must be received by
October 1, 2025. The search committee will immediately begin screening
applications and move swiftly in the selection process. Inquiries
about this position may be directed to the search committee chair,
Jennifer Reynolds, jreynold at mailbox.sc.edu.
Contact Information:
        Jennifer Reynolds
        Email: jreynold at mailbox.sc.edu

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