Organizational unit: school of social sciences, department of anthropology
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type of contract: indefinite contract
salary: commensurate with qualifications and experience.
fringe benefits: health insurance, pension and retirement benefits.
teaching load: 6-8 courses per year, depending on research productivity.
overview of the functions of the position
the applicant will teach and conduct research and advise in their area(s) of expertise. Essential responsibilities include:
* teach between 6 and 8 courses per year, determined by research, at the undergraduate level in anthropology and in university-wide core curriculum courses.
* provide academic support and advising to students;
* coordinate and carry out academic-administrative tasks, as well as curricular planning and evaluation activities, and academic management functions, in accordance with the needs of the department.
required qualifications
education
* area of expertise : sociocultural anthropology
work experience
* at least 2 years of experience and excellence in teaching, preferably at the undergraduate level.
* experience in the design, management, and implementation of research projects in the field of expertise.
* ability to teach courses in anthropology in both english and spanish at the undergraduate level, including two or more of the following topics: equity, diversity and inclusion; social problems in mexico; ethics, society, and the environment; science and technology studies.
* experience developing a research line related to the aforementioned topics that enable activities to support student recruitment and consulting with businesses, organizations and government.
* proven ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary and international academic environment.
* proven experience advising students and fostering student involvement in research projects.
* excellent written and oral communication skills in english; proficiency in additional languages is a plus.
languages
* english and spanish, or english willing to develop spanish skills.
applications deadline: october 20, 2025
position to start: january 2026
application instructions
send cover letter explaining the role that teaching plays in the candidate's academic and professional development, a statement explaining research interests and the candidate's interests in joining the anthropology faculty at the udlap, curriculum vitae (cv), contact information for three references and two recent publications to the anthropology department:
seniority level: mid-senior level
employment type: full-time
job function: education and training
industries: higher education
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