University of Florida Department of Anthropology, Assistant Professor of Digital Anthropology
The University of Florida (UF) Department of Anthropology in the College of Liberal Arts and
Sciences invites applications from cultural and linguistic anthropologists for a nine‐month, tenure‐
accruing position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the field of Digital Anthropology. The
appointment begins August 16, 2019. A Ph.D. in Anthropology is required at the time of
appointment.
We welcome research in areas such as the culturally constituted relations between online and
offline worlds of experience; relationships between local practices of digital media and their
global implications; the pervasiveness of digital technologies in social practice; activism, civil and
human rights, and the cultural politics of digital media; digital technologies and “the human”; use
of language and representation strategies in digitally mediated communication; emerging
computational languages; or the materiality and spatiality of digital practices. Topical and regional
specializations are open.
The prospective hire is expected to develop research projects supported by external funding,
contribute to the theoretical and methodological interests of our masters and doctoral students,
and provide research and experiential learning opportunities for undergraduate students.
Opportunities exist for collaboration with other units, working groups, and initiatives on campus,
including, among others, the Digital Humanities Working Group, Digital Worlds Institute,
Innovation Academy, UF Innovate, UF Informatics Institute, College of Journalism and
Communications, the Institute for Computational Engineering, African American Studies, and area
studies centers (Latin American and Caribbean, African, European).
The Department of Anthropology has 30 faculty members, 125 graduate students, and 325
undergraduate majors. We are an interdisciplinary unit within a large research‐intensive
university of over 52,000 students. More information on the Department can be found at:
www.sites.clas.ufl.edu/anthropology.
Complete applications are due November 26, 2018, and must be submitted online at
apply.interfolio.com/56259. A complete application must include: (1) a cover letter of application
summarizing the applicant’s qualifications, interests, and suitability for the position, (2) a
curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of research interests and plans, (4) a statement of teaching
interests and philosophy, (5) a statement of commitment to diversity and community
engagement in research, teaching, and mentoring, and (6) a list of at least three references. After
initial review, applicants who are chosen to receive further consideration will be asked to request
confidential letters of recommendation from the references.
All candidates for employment are subject to a pre‐employment screening which includes a
review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education.
The selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department
upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is
visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States require
evaluation by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association
of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.
The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to building a broadly diverse
and inclusive faculty and staff. The University is committed to non‐discrimination with respect to
race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression,
marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information, and veteran
status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers,
discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. The Department
particularly welcomes applicants who can contribute to a diverse and inclusive environment
through their scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and professional service. The university and
greater Gainesville communities enjoy a diversity of cultural events, restaurants, year‐round
outdoor recreational activities, and social opportunities. Searches are conducted in accordance
with Florida’s Sunshine Law. If an accommodation due to disability is needed in order to apply for
this position, please call (352) 392‐2477 or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955‐8771 (TDD)