Rice University seeks applicants for a tenure-track position in
sociocultural anthropology at the level of assistant professor with a
specific focus on medical anthropology. We particularly welcome
applicants whose research and expertise connects medicine and health
with science and technology studies (STS). The geographical area of
specialization is open. Applicants should have a strong command of
theory, an excellent record of scholarly activities and publication
(appropriate to career stage) and a demonstrated commitment to
innovative field research. Applicants should complement existing
departmental research strengths and be prepared to contribute to Rice
Anthropology's distinctive culture of graduate training and
undergraduate teaching. Rice is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative
Action Employer with a strong interest in the diversity of its
faculty. It offers spousal and domestic partner benefits. Applicants
must have completed the PhD or PhD requirements by June 30, 2014. The
department strongly urges women and minority candidates to apply.
Applicants should send a letter of introduction, a curriculum vita and
the names of at least three referees to Chair, Search Committee,
Department of Anthropology-MS 20, Rice University, P. O. Box 1892,
Houston, TX 77251-1892. Please do not send additional materials
initially; they will be requested as needed. Electronic submission of
materials is also acceptable; please submit by email to Joanne
Carpenter (
jcar...@rice.edu) with the subject line “2013 Rice
Anthropology Job Search.” The deadline for the receipt of applications
is December 15, 2013.