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Advertised Title Assistant Professor of Linguistic Anthropology Campus Columbia College/Division College of Arts and Sciences Department CAS Anthropology Advertised Salary Range We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Part/Full Time Full Time Hours Per Week 40 Position Category Full-time Equivalent (FTE) Basis 9 months Work County Richland Tenure Information Tenure-Track/Tenured Job Search Category Faculty About University Of South Carolina From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond. Advertised Job Summary 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 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 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 Required Education And Experience08/16/2026
Job Open Date 08/11/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions To Applicant All Applicants must apply online at USCJobs at 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@mailbox.sc.edu. Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. Quicklink For Posting EEO Statement 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....Abilities Abound Physical Therapy & Wellness Center - Physical Therapy Tech Needed! Are you enthusiastic about providing top-notch Physical Therapy support? Do you thrive in a dynamic work environment where teamwork is key? Are you interested in learning more about the...
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