Assistant Professor of Anthropology (Linguistic Anthropology)

Job Posting Title:

Assistant Professor of Anthropology (Linguistic Anthropology)

Department:

Anthropology Dept

Job Description Summary:

The Department of Anthropology at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, seeks applications for a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level in linguistic anthropology. Appointment will begin August 10, 2026. We are interested in individuals with research and teaching expertise in linguistic anthropology whose work engages with Indigenous communities in the U.S. Comparative perspectives that reach beyond the boundaries of the contemporary U.S. are welcome.

Duties include research, teaching, and service to the department and the university. The applicant is expected to establish and maintain a vibrant research program that inspires a highly motivated undergraduate student body as well as Master’s and Ph.D. students.

Teaching expectation is two courses per semester. Successful applicants must possess the skills to teach compelling introductory and thematic undergraduate courses in linguistic anthropology serving both general education and major requirements, and to contribute courses to the Native Studies minor. The candidate will also be expected to teach upper division and graduate courses in their area(s) of specialization and to contribute to the work of the American Indian Research Center (AIRC).

Job Description:

Required Qualifications:

• Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Anthropology, Linguistics, Native Studies, or a closely related field at the time appointment begins (August 10, 2026).
• Applicants must show evidence of skills for teaching and mentoring students in linguistic anthropology and the Native Studies minor; an active research program; evidence of engagement with Indigenous communities; and demonstrated potential as a scholar.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Applicants with previous experience teaching and mentoring students; evidence of scholarly achievement; and ability to contribute to the mission of the AIRC, including work with tribal partners interested in language documentation and revitalization, are preferred.

Applicants must apply online at https://go.wm.edu/VphZB3.

All applications must consist of the following materials for full consideration; (Please note: No more than 5 individual documents may be uploaded into the upload field provided. Each individual file must not exceed a size limit of 5MB. If necessary, candidates can compress multiple files into a single zip file for upload)

• Curriculum vitae
• Cover letter
• A statement of teaching interests
• A statement of research interests

Applicants are encouraged to reflect on teaching and mentoring practices that advance academic excellence and success of all learners/scholars in Anthropology in any of the aforementioned required documents.

Candidates who reach the long-list (Zoom) interview stage will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions for how to submit a letter of reference. Candidates who are shortlisted may also be asked to provide additional materials.

For full consideration, submit application materials by the initial review date, November 1, 2025. Applications received after the initial review date will be considered if needed. All required supplemental application materials mentioned above must be clearly identified and included with your application for full consideration. Review of applications is ongoing. Applications received after the initial review date will be considered if needed.

Information on the degree programs in the Department of Anthropology may be found at  https://www.wm.edu/as/anthropology/ 

EEO is the Law.  Applicants can learn more about William & Mary’s status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the “Know Your Rights” poster published by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal. William & Mary conducts background checks on applicants being considered for employment.

Additional Job Description:

William & Mary offers our full-time employees a full array of benefits including retirement, health insurance with options for expanded dental and vision along with group and optional life insurance with coverage for spouse and children, flexible spending accounts, and an EAP (Employee Assistance Program).

This position may require additional hours beyond the typical work week, including occasional overnight and weekend work as needed to meet the business needs of the operation.

Job Profile:

JP0516 – Assistant Professor (Less than 12 months) TE – Exempt – Salary – S99

Position Restrictions:

Continuing E&G funded position and not term-limited

EEO is the Law.  Applicants can learn more about William & Mary’s status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the “Know Your Rights” poster published by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal