Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity

Assistant Professor
Sociology, Anthropology & Criminal Justice
College of Liberal Arts
CLA-N-2508

Seeking a tenure track, assistant professor position in cultural anthropology beginning in Fall 2012. We seek candidates with regional expertise in Asia, with knowledge of South or Southeast Asia particularly desirable. Additional consideration will be given to applicants who can contribute to Towson’s cultural studies program and other area studies programs, as well as those with experience or interest in public anthropology who can link our students to the local or global community. Applicants must possess a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and show clear potential for scholarly research and publication; interest in pursuing external funding desirable. A PhD degree in anthropology is desired, but advanced ABD candidates will also be considered.

Towson University

Towson University is a metropolitan comprehensive university of approximately 21,000 students located in suburban Baltimore. The department currently consists of 27 full-time faculty members. For more information about the university or department, please visit www.new.towson.edu.

Application Process

To apply, please send a curriculum vitae, a cover letter indicating current research and teaching interests, one sample of written work, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three letters of professional reference to :

Samuel Collins, Chairperson
Department of Sociology, Anthropology & Criminal Justice
Towson University
8000 York Road
Towson, MD 21252-0001

Review of applications will begin October 15, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled.

Upon submitting your Curriculum Vitae to indicate you are an applicant for this position, please be sure to visit http://www.towson.edu/odeo/applicantdata.asp to complete a voluntary on-line applicant data form. The information you provide will inform the university's affirmative action plan and is for statistical purposes only and shall not be used to illegally discriminate for or against anyone.

Towson University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. This position is contingent on the availability of funds at the time of hire.