University of Oklahoma

Overview

Assistant Professor of Anthropology--Linguistic Anthropology (Tenure Track). The Department of Anthropology at the University of Oklahoma (OU) invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor with a start date of August 16, 2026.

We seek a broadly trained linguistic anthropologist whose research foci complement and/or expand on existing departmental strengths in one or more of the following areas: language documentation and reclamation; health and health outcomes; ecology and the environment; community collaborative methods and methodologies; languages and cultures of Indigenous Peoples. The successful candidate will teach, mentor, and advise students within our Linguistic and Sociocultural Anthropology undergraduate and graduate programs (B.A., M.A., and Ph.D.).

The position is open to any regional or topical specialization. We especially encourage applicants who are committed to community-based, collaborative, and engaged scholarship, as well as candidates whose research is ethnographically grounded and includes a focus on language use in context.

The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active research program, teach a 2/2 load, and have a successful track record of, or potential for, securing external funding. Faculty members in the department represent the four fields of the discipline, and an ideal hire will help integrate teaching and research across the sub-disciplines.

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Linguistic and Sociocultural Anthropology.
• Maintain an active research program and contribute to the department’s scholarly mission.
• Mentor and advise students; supervise graduate student research and progress toward degrees.
• Engage in service and contribute to program development across the department.
• Collaborate across sub-disciplines and foster community-based, collaborative scholarship.

• ABD considered but Ph.D. in anthropology, linguistics, or other related field in hand by start date.
• Established record of high-quality research and publications.
• Familiarity with effective teaching practices and mentoring approaches that support students from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Commitment to teaching undergraduate and graduate courses that engage students.

• Demonstrated evidence of, or potential for, securing extramural funding.
• Demonstrated record of effective teaching.
• Potential for collaboration within or outside of the OU community.

Applicants are invited to submit a comprehensive cover letter, current C.V., writing sample, and the names and contact information of three individuals who are able to provide confidential recommendations. The cover letter should address the candidate’s approach to research, teaching, service, and graduate student mentorship and include examples to illustrate each. Additional materials may be requested at a later date. The search will remain open until filled.

Applications should be submitted online via the Interfolio listing:

Screening of candidates will begin February 27, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

• Patrick Livingood, Associate Professor and Department Head (patrickl)

Position:
Assistant Professor of Anthropology--Linguistic Anthropology (Tenure Track)

Organization:
University of Oklahoma

Location:

Norman, OK, United States

Posting

Start Date:

1/28/2026

Date Posted: 1/28/2026

• ABD considered but Ph.D. in anthropology, linguistics, or other related field in hand by start date.
• Established record of high-quality research and publications.
• Familiarity with effective teaching practices and mentoring approaches that support students from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Commitment to teaching undergraduate and graduate courses that engage students.