Assistant Professor Faculty Position Department of Anthropology, focus Livable and Resilient

10/15/2026

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The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Full-Time/Regular

The Department of Anthropology at Boston University’s College of Arts and Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position whose work focuses on livable and resilient cities. Specifically, we seek an anthropological archaeologist specializing in comparative analyses of urban resilience and preservation. Qualified applicants should have expertise in the analysis of large datasets dealing with urban centers over deep time, with particular implications for understanding issues of quality of life and resiliency, and/or dealing with the tangible heritage of archaeological and historical cities as part of contemporary ones.

This position is part of BU’s major investment in convergent research , bringing together bold ideas, deep expertise , and perspectives from across disciplines to take on society’s most critical challenges.

The position is part of a University
-wide cluster hire in Livable and Resilient Cities, which builds on BU’s strength in Urban Development & Resilience . Spanning anthropology, biology, civic data science, environmental health, journalism, learning sciences, political science, sociology, and urban affairs, the cluster draws together BU’s strengths in urban scholarship to advance new approaches to creating healthier, more equitable , and adaptable cities.

The Department of Anthropology at Boston University is a globally engaged, interdisciplinary community of scholars whose research explores the relationships among people, environments, cultures, and institutions across time and space. Building on strengths in sociocultural anthropology, archaeology, biological anthropology, and environmental anthropology, the department offers an exceptional environment for scholars interested in how cities are shaped by migration, inequality, environmental change, governance, infrastructure, and community life, as well as how urban residents adapt to and transform rapidly changing social and ecological conditions.

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We seek scholars who will contribute to our community of teachers and researchers through excellence in innovative scholarship , engaged teaching, and participation in the intellectual life of the University. Boston University provides an environment where faculty and students work together across disciplines, perspectives, and experiences to advance knowledge and address society’s most pressing challenges.

Candidates should have a PhD or equivalent degree in Anthropology or a related field, a demonstrated ability to lead an independent research program, a nd a commitment to excellence and innovation in teaching, education, and mentorship of students. Successful cand idates will be expected to lead an independent…