Job Family Group: Faculty Time Type: Full time Department/Office: Sociology & Anthropology Exemption Status: Exempt Job Description: Trinity University’s Department of Sociology and Anthropology seeks applications for a tenure-track position in Environmental Anthropology, broadly construed, beginning in August 2027. The geographic area of expertise is open, although preference will be given to those working in
Africa, the Middle East, or Latin America. The candidate must be prepared to teach Humans and the Environment, introductory courses, and develop upper-division courses of their choice in their area of specialization. BACKGROUND Trinity University is a secular, independent, private institution, founded in 1869. Trinity offers high-quality science, liberal arts, and pre-professional programs as represented by the four
schools (STEM, Arts & Humanities, Social Science and Civic Engagement, and Business) to approximately 2,500 undergraduate students from the U.S. and more than 45 countries. The attractive campus overlooks downtown San Antonio, a city rich in heritage and ethnic diversity. Additional information can be found on the Resource Guide to Trinity & San Antonio . Trinity University's commitment to recruitment and retention
of talented scholars includes an extensive orientation process with mentors, and the opportunities to apply for summer research funds, a fully-funded semester-long junior research leave, and regular, fully-funded post-tenure research leaves. The Department of Sociology and Anthropology is part of the School of Social Science & Civic Engagement, home to six academic departments and four interdisciplinary programs. The
School has a long record of involvement in interdisciplinary research and teaching, both within the School and across the University. It prizes experiential learning opportunities for Trinity students, including research with faculty, consulting for local civic organizations, and teaching in San Antonio schools. The Department of Sociology and Anthropology is an interdisciplinary department with 11 faculty members,
offering majors in Sociology and Anthropology and minors in Museum Studies and Archaeology. Our faculty contribute to interdisciplinary programs across campus, including Environmental Studies , International Studies , Women and Gender Studies , and Urban Studies . We are located in the heart of San Antonio, the sixth-largest city in the United States, two hours north of the Mexican border. Both the Department of
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