Employment

ANTHROPOLOGY–– Simon Fraser University, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Department of Sociology and Anthropology––invites applications for a full-time tenure-track appointment in Anthropology at the rank of Assistant Professor, to commence July 15, 2026.

We acknowledge the Squamish (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw), Musqueam (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm), Tsleil-Waututh (səlilwətaɬ), Katzie (q̓ íc̓əy̓), Kwikwetlem (kʷikʷəƛ̓əm), Qayqayt, Kwantlen, Semiahmoo and Tsawwassen peoples, on whose traditional territories Simon Fraser University's three campuses stand. By recognizing the Unceded Traditional Coast Salish territories, we aspire to create space for reconciliation through dialogue and decolonizing practices.

SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

Qualifications

The department is seeking an emergent scholar with expertise in the anthropology of race, migration, or health with a focus on South Asia/South Asian diaspora. We will give preference to candidates with a PhD in Anthropology. Applicants should indicate how their active research programs enhance the areas of specialization in our unit (see: http://www.sfu.ca/sociology-anthropology/research/faculty-research-areas.html). The successful candidate will have experience teaching a diverse student body, experience teaching in multi-modal formats, and use innovative approaches to student assessment. Excellence in research and teaching are the primary criteria for this position.

Applicants must have earned their PhD by the appointment start date or shortly thereafter. PhD candidates with solid indication of imminent completion may be hired at the rank of Instructor and will be promoted to the rank of Assistant Professor upon completion of the PhD.

Duties

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the University’s research excellence through a rigorous research program. The successful applicant will teach a range of anthropology courses (in person and online), including in the core curriculum (introduction to anthropology, anthropology and contemporary life, ethnography and research methods), as well as supervise graduate students. Finally, it is expected that the successful candidate will contribute to the Department, Faculty, University, and the academic community through service.

Applicants will submit electronically:

1) a cover letter.
2) a full curriculum vitae.
3) a statement of teaching philosophy that includes the applicant’s perspective on teaching a diverse student body; approach to teaching in multi-modal formats (faculty must prepare courses in various formats, including online courses); approach to student assessment; teaching evaluations; one full syllabus from a past course; examples of new courses they could develop for our joint department; and approach to graduate supervision.

4) a research statement, including writing sample (no more than 2), one of which should be solely authored.
5) the names and contact details of three referees.

Please submit this application package as one consolidated PDF.

All material should be sent to:
Dr. Wendy Chan, Chair of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology

c/o Assistant to the Chair, email: sachrsec@sfu.ca

Review of complete applications will begin on August 29, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

Faculty salaries at SFU are based on the salary scales defined by the collective agreement between the University and the SFU Faculty Association. The current salary range is based on the 2022-25 SFU/SFUFA Collective Agreement. A reasonable estimate of the salary range at the Assistant Professor rank is $104,700 to $133,322. In addition, a reasonable estimate of the salary range at the Instructor rank is $98,340 to $104,700. The position is subject to availability of funding.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Under the authority of the University Act, personal information that is required by the University for academic appointment competitions will be collected. For further details see: https://www.sfu.ca/vpacademic/academic-careers/current-openings.html

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology has limited capacity to accept Visiting Faculty scholars in non-stipend positions.  

For a definition of Visiting Faculty status, visit the link here.  If you wish to be pursue this status, contact the chair’s secretary for more information sachrsec@sfu.ca.