Endowed Gillian Tett Professor of Applied Anthropology
Core
Lead Penn State's new Applied Anthropology Initiative to bridge theory with real-world impact in corporate, government, and NGO sectors while maintaining basic science strengths.
Role type
Tenure-track Associate or Full Professor (Applied Anthropology)
Builds
A new applied anthropology program integrating with archaeology, biological anthropology, and human ecology.
Domain
Academic Anthropology / Applied Social Science
Required skills
Empirical research methods, teaching excellence, stakeholder engagement, program development, curriculum design, strategic leadership
Preferred skills
Experience in for-profit/non-profit/government sectors, translational research, faculty hiring
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Lead the Applied Anthropology Initiative, teach courses, conduct research, engage with external organizations, train students, hire new faculty
Seniority
Senior, Tenure-track (Associate or Full Professor)