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Job description
Tenured Associate or Full Professor in Sociocultural Anthropology of South Asia
The Department of Anthropology at Yale University seeks to hire a full-time tenured associate or full professor in the sociocultural anthropology of South Asia beginning as early as January 1, 2028. The topic of specialization is open. The selected scholar will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in sociocultural anthropology and South Asian studies; these courses may include theoretical, topical, methodological, and/or other offerings, as appropriate to specialization. The teaching expectation is normally four courses per academic year, plus service to the department and university. Mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students is also expected.
The appointee must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree.
Applicants should apply via apply.interfolio.com/ . An initial application includes a cover letter, up-to-date CV, and 2-page statement of research interests and plans. Review of applications will begin September 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. For questions regarding this position, please email Doug Rogers, Chair of Anthropology, at
The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. Additionally, in accordance with this Policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual's sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions; race; color; national or ethnic origin; religion; age; disability; protected veteran status, or other protected classes as set forth in federal and Connecticut law.
The final candidate, upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment/faculty appointment, may be required to disclose whether they are, or have been, the subject of any disciplinary proceeding (investigation, hearing, etc.) at previous institutions or employers, and may also be subject to a background screening. Candidates who materially misrepresent information on their resume or other application materials are ineligible for hire/appointment. Final candidates may also be required to sign a release to allow Yale to solicit information regarding any substantiated conduct violations from current and/or past employers.
Worksite address
new haven, CT, 06540, US
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