Assistant Professor of Anthropology

About the role

Union College invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Anthropology, beginning September 1, 2026. Review of applications will begin on November 8, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by November 8 will receive priority consideration. Position description: We seek socio-cultural candidates whose research addresses religion and gender and who can teach courses on religion and gender and who could offer courses in some of the following areas: kinship, childhood, education, visual anthropology, and linguistic anthropology. Geographically, we are interested in areas underrepresented in the current Union College curriculum including Sub-Saharan Africa, the Caribbean, the Middle East, South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia, or among the indigenous peoples of the Americas or Oceania, but we will consider other areas not currently represented by faculty in the department. Ideally, the new faculty member would be willing to direct one of our ethnographic field schools in rotation with another faculty member. The successful candidate will teach six courses over three ten-week trimesters. About the Anthropology Department: The department prides itself on strong teaching, building relationships with students, and fostering a sense of community. Department members are active scholars who support each other’s scholarship and who value the integration of research and teaching. Anthropology at Union College contributes to many interdisciplinary programs and to the Complex Questions general education curriculum that focuses on global challenges and on social justice. The successful hire can develop courses in their area of expertise that may contribute to the college’s general education curriculum as well as its interdisciplinary programs. We believe that creating and maintaining a welcoming and diverse environment is central to our department’s mission. Department members actively seek ways of fostering an inclusive and supportive classroom environment both through internal department discussions and through attending workshops offered by the college. Further information may be found online at https://www.union.edu/anthropology. Location: Schenectady, NY.

Responsibilities

• Teach six courses over three ten‑week trimesters.
• Direct one of the ethnographic field schools in rotation with another faculty member (if willing).

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Anthropology preferred; ABD candidates welcome.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Candidates in closely related fields are welcome to apply.

Benefits

• Healthcare: Medical (PPO & HDHP), Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)
• Free On‑Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On‑Campus Wellness