Assistant Professor of Anthropology - Wilkes University

Wilkes University invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Anthropology to begin August 2025. While we are looking for an Anthropology generalist who can support our Sociology and Criminology programs, preference will be given to individuals with a focus in the area of forensic anthropology or in fields of cultural anthropology that relate to criminology, crime, or law enforcement. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in their specialty area, as well as courses that support our General Education curriculum (Introduction to Anthropology). The typical teaching load is 21 credits over two semesters (3-4 load).

Anthropology is an academic concentration housed within the Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences, which consists of Psychology, Sociology/Criminology, Political Science, International Relations, and Economics. We seek a candidate who demonstrates a commitment to undergraduate learning and can provide evidence of teaching effectiveness and scholarly productivity. The new faculty member will be expected to develop an active research agenda, advise undergraduate students, and perform university and professional service. Wilkes University and our Division both highly value mentoring, and preference will be given to candidates who embrace this core value. A Ph.D. in Anthropology at the time of appointment is required. ABDs will be considered if degree completion will occur by August 2025.

Wilkes University is an independent, comprehensive university dedicated to academic excellence in the liberal arts, sciences, and selected professional programs. The University has approximately 2,000 undergraduate students and over 1,500 full time equivalent students at the graduate and first professional levels. Its institutional focus is on developing strong mentoring relationships with each of its students and contributing vitally to economic development of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The University is located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, a revitalized city, located on the scenic Susquehanna River, that provides an affordable cost of living and is within two and one-half hours driving distance of New York City and Philadelphia.

To apply, visit https://wilkesuniversitycareers.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, summary of course evaluations (if available), graduate transcripts, and research statement. Please also include a statement that covers the following three elements: teaching interests, teaching philosophy, and diversity. Additionally, please arrange to have three letters of reference sent directly from each author to: Ms. Andrea Rizzo (andrea.rizzo@wilkes.edu), Office Assistant for the Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences. Review of applications will begin on February 28, 2025. The position will remain open until filled. Questions about this position can be sent to kyle.kreider@wilkes.edu.

Wilkes University is constantly seeking to become a more diverse community and to enhance its capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. The University strongly encourages applications from persons with diverse backgrounds. Wilkes University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

Employment at Wilkes is contingent upon the results of a thorough background screening. PA Act 153 requires that persons working in positions with regular and unsupervised contact with minors complete additional clearances, including FBI fingerprinting and PA criminal and child abuse clearances.