Assistant, Associate or Full Professor in Anthropology (Fall 2026)

About The American University in Cairo:

Founded in 1919, AUC moved to a new 260-acre state-of-the-art campus in New Cairo in 2008.  The university also operates in its historic downtown facilities, offering cultural events, graduate classes, and continuing education.  Student housing is available in New Cairo.  Among the premier universities in the region, AUC is Middle States accredited; its engineering programs are accredited by ABET, its chemistry program is accredited by the Canadian Society for Chemistry, the School of Business is accredited by AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS, and the Master of Public Administration and the Master of Public Policy programs of GAPP are accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and administration (NASPAA).  The AUC libraries contain the largest English-language research collection in the region and are an active and integral part of the university's pursuit of excellence in all academic and scholarly programs.  AUC is an English-medium institution; eighty-five percent of the students are Egyptian and the rest include students from nearly ninety countries, principally from the Middle East, Africa and North America. Faculty salary and rank are based on qualifications and professional experience. According to AUC policies and procedures, all faculty are entitled to generous benefits.

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.

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.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must submit the following documents via the online system: (a) an updated CV; (b) a letter of interest addressing the required qualifications; (c) a completed AUC Personnel Information Form (PIF); (d) a statement of teaching philosophy; (e) copies of recent student evaluations; (f) an example of a recent publication relevant to the position; and (g) letters of reference from at least three referees familiar with the applicant's professional background.

To ensure full consideration, candidates are encouraged to submit their applications by October 15, 2025 . The committee will begin reviewing applications after this date; however, applications will continue to be accepted until a qualified applicant pool has been achieved or until the position is filled. 

Questions may be directed to: imorrison@aucegypt.edu

URL: www.aucegypt.edu/about/jobs/faculty-vacancies