Assistant, Associate or Full Professor in Anthropology (Fall 2026) - The American University in Cairo at American University in Cairo – New Cairo

Position Title: Assistant, Associate or Full Professor in Anthropology (Fall 2026) - The American University in Cairo

Location: Cairo, Egypt Category: Anthropology Posted On: Thu Jun 19 2025 Job Description:

The Department of Sociology, Egyptology and Anthropology (SEA) at the American University in Cairo (AUC) is seeking to recruit an Assistant or Associate Professor of Anthropology with expertise in either the Anthropology of Religion and/or the Anthropology of the Environment. The position will be subject to a four-year contract with opportunities for renewal where the candidate is able to meet departmental renewal and promotion criteria. Candidates with experience in and familiarity with the North American higher education system are preferred.

Job Requirements:

A PhD in Cultural Anthropology or Social-Anthropology and a demonstrable record of teaching that illustrates an ability to teach courses in the BA in Anthropology and the MA in Sociology and Anthropology programs at AUC, including those with a focus on the Middle East and North Africa, as well as courses in their area of sub-disciplinary expertise. A second regional expertise will be considered advantageous. Candidates must also demonstrate an active research and publication record commensurate with their rank as well as experience of service and program administration.

Additional Information:

Priority will be given to applications that are submitted by October 15, 2025. Preliminary interviews will be held in early November 2025. Final interviews will be held in late November or early December 2025.