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Assistant Professor of Anthropology

Trinity

Olmos Park, TX • On-site

Full-time

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Job Family Group:

Faculty

Time Type:

Full time

Department/Office:

Sociology & Anthropology

Exemption Status:

Exempt

Job Description:

Trinity University's Department of Sociology and Anthropology seeks applications for a tenure-track position in Environmental Anthropology, broadly construed, beginning in August 2027. The geographic area of expertise is open, although preference will be given to those working in Africa, the Middle East, or Latin America. The candidate must be prepared to teach Humans and the Environment, introductory courses, and develop upper-division courses of their choice in their area of specialization.

BACKGROUND

Trinity University is a secular, independent, private institution, founded in 1869. Trinity offers high-quality science, liberal arts, and pre-professional programs as represented by the four schools (STEM, Arts & Humanities, Social Science and Civic Engagement, and Business) to approximately 2,500 undergraduate students from the U.S. and more than 45 countries. The attractive campus overlooks downtown San Antonio, a city rich in heritage and ethnic diversity. Additional information can be found on the Resource Guide to Trinity & San Antonio.

Trinity University's commitment to recruitment and retention of talented scholars includes an extensive orientation process with mentors, and the opportunities to apply for summer research funds, a fully-funded semester-long junior research leave, and regular, fully-funded post-tenure research leaves.

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology is part of the School of Social Science & Civic Engagement, home to six academic departments and four interdisciplinary programs. The School has a long record of involvement in interdisciplinary research and teaching, both within the School and across the University. It prizes experiential learning opportunities for Trinity students, including research with faculty, consulting for local civic organizations, and teaching in San Antonio schools.

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology is an interdisciplinary department with 11 faculty members, offering majors in Sociology and Anthropology and minors in Museum Studies and Archaeology. Our faculty contribute to interdisciplinary programs across campus, including Environmental Studies, International Studies, Women and Gender Studies, and Urban Studies. We are located in the heart of San Antonio, the sixth-largest city in the United States, two hours north of the Mexican border.

Both the Department of Sociology and Anthropology and the University as a whole value and safeguard academic freedom for faculty members in their teaching and scholarship. Trinity is guided by a set of core values and is committed to implementing practices in pursuit of an inclusive campus for all students, faculty, and staff to feel welcomed and engaged in a community of learning.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching: Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate level classes, both required foundational courses and courses in the special interests of the candidate. Participation in the First Year Experience program is highly encouraged. The teaching load is 3-2 with course sizes of approximately 12-24 students.

Research: Consistent and productive scholarly activity, including original research, attendance at conferences or other professional events, and publication of research.

Service: Advising majors, service to the department, university, profession, and community.

APPOINTMENT DETAILS

This is a tenure-track position. This position will be a nine-month appointment starting August 2027, with a standard tenure-track probationary period.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Required: PhD in Anthropology by July 2027

Preferred: Graduate coursework in cultural anthropology, with a research specialization in environmental anthropology

EXPERIENCE

Required: Some teaching experience at the undergraduate level

Preferred: Sole-taught courses

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

  • Evidence of teaching excellence at the undergraduate level

  • Demonstrated commitment to Trinity University's liberal arts mission

  • Relevant Research and/or Peer-reviewed Publication, demonstrating consistent research pipeline, robust methods and substantive engagement with theory

  • Relevant graduate coursework in Cultural Anthropology with a specialization in Environmental Anthropology

  • A demonstrated commitment to Trinity's value of intentional inclusion

  • A willingness to support the goals of the Pathways general education curriculum


HOW TO APPLY

For internal applicants, please apply through Workday using the 'Jobs Hub' application, see instructions provided here.

For external applicants, when starting the application, select "Apply Manually." Only complete fields with a red asterisk, which are required. Please create your Workday application account using a personal email address, as you will need to maintain access to this account throughout the pre-hire process, if selected.

For all applicants, you do not need to complete the "(Work) Experience," "Education," "Certifications," or "Languages" fields - these details will be provided in your curriculum vitae.

In the "Application Documents" field, please upload the following as seen below, each as a separate pdf file [note: a maximum of four (4) files can be uploaded]:

  • File 1: A CV with three potential references listed to be contacted if chosen as finalist

  • File 2: Cover letter

  • File 3: Teaching statement and example of syllabus (as one PDF)

  • File 4: One to three writing samples (as one PDF)

The committee will begin reviewing applications on October 1, 2026.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Dr. Alfred Montoya, Search Committee Chair, Department of Sociology & Anthropology, amontoya@trinity.edu.

Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting an application. If you have revisions needed to an application already submitted or need help submitting an application, please contact Human Resources at 210-999-7507 or email humanresources@trinity.edu.

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