The Sociology and Anthropology Department at Berry College seeks applicants for a tenure-track position in applied or practicing anthropology. We seek a cultural anthropologist who will bring familiarity with region-specific ethnographic work, research projects, and community collaborations that inspire and support students. The successful candidate will have experience in applying anthropology, community engagement, or development. They must demonstrate how their teaching, service, and scholarship will augment students' understanding of wider global contexts as well as real-world opportunities, problems, and research needs in various settings. In addition, this candidate will be prepared to guide students who elect to pursue diverse pathways beyond graduation: graduate studies in cultural anthropology, professions requiring firsthand involvement in research, policy, or practice creation, and practicing professions within business, community development, law, teaching, urban and regional planning, health care, and more.

Berry's foundation in an ethos of service to others makes it a welcoming place for applied and community-engaged practitioners and scholars. The department has been integral to Academic Community Engagement (ACE) learning at Berry, and we seek a candidate who will develop this commitment further by expanding students' cross-cultural perspective as well as hands-on experiences. The department also has well-developed ties to related academic programs such as Women's and Gender Studies, Latin American and Caribbean Studies, Legal Studies (pre-law), Business, Environmental Studies, and pre-professional health science programs. Various Berry College community-engaged programs foster strong connections to social service providers, civic organizations, and businesses in the local community.

The new faculty member will teach a total of 3 sections of introductory cultural anthropology, two electives, and the department's senior capstone course for a 3-3 teaching load (18 hours). We are especially interested in candidates who can offer electives in development, community development, business anthropology, medical anthropology, public policy, global health, or legal anthropology, in addition to specializations of the candidates' expertise.

REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in anthropology or a closely related field, and candidates who are currently ABD should earn their Ph.D. by the date of employment. Working experience as a practicing or applied anthropologist is a plus, as is experience with mentoring student research or community-engaged learning. Applicants with any regional specialization are encouraged to apply, and expertise in Latin American populations is particularly welcome. To apply, click here.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

ABOUT BERRY COLLEGE

Berry is a selective independent college of 2,200 students located adjacent to Rome, GA, midway between Atlanta, GA, and Chattanooga, TN. Berry's educational approach deliberately unites challenging academic programs with practical work experience in a residential campus community that encourages faith and emphasizes caring for the needs of others above self. Our mission and values are grounded in the ethic that our founder instilled more than a century ago:

"We educate the head, heart, and hands - to inspire leaders of integrity who cultivate thriving communities. Combining academic exploration with meaningful work responsibilities in a residential setting, our approach emphasizes firsthand experiences and mentoring. We invest in the personal growth and professional preparation of talented students from varied backgrounds, with an enduring commitment to help those hindered by financial need. Guided by Christian principles, we value the dignity of individuals, the search for truth tempered with grace, and the well-being of our neighbors."

Nationally recognized for quality of learning and quality of life, Berry offers first-rate undergraduate degree programs in the sciences, humanities, arts, and human sciences, as well as undergraduate and master's level opportunities in business, physician associate studies, and teacher education. The College's stunning 27,000-acre campus affords opportunities that cannot be duplicated elsewhere. Berry's ongoing commitment is to provide exceptional educational experiences to talented students from a wide range of social, racial, and economic backgrounds.

COLLEGE COMMITMENTS

Berry College is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and staff. An Equal Opportunity Institution, Berry complies with all applicable laws and provisions prohibiting discrimination in its educational and employment policies. Berry respects the essential dignity of all individuals and accordingly hires and promotes employees without regard to matters of personal identity such as race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and political affiliation. Berry College is committed to ensuring facilities, programs, services, and activities are accessible to everyone, including those seeking employment at Berry College. Inquiries about interviews or workplace accommodations are welcomed and can be directed to employment@berry.edu or (706) 233-4062.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Applicants should submit a letter of application describing the candidate's interest in this position and commitment to the Berry mission and values; a curriculum vitae; a teaching statement that should articulate the candidate's teaching approach, experience, and goals; a statement of research plans; unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts; and names and contact information of three references.

The review of applications will begin on October 20, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Specific questions about the position may be sent directly to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Anne Lewinson, Associate Professor of Anthropology at alewinson@berry.edu.