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Job Description

Assistant Professor in Anthropology (Education and Research)

Location: Brighton, UK
Salary: Grade 7.4, starting from £41,671 to £45,413 per annum (pro rata if part-time)
Hours: Full-time (36.5 hours per week)
Contract Type: Fixed-term for 24 months
Start Date: 1 September 2025
Interview Date: To be confirmed (in-person interviews preferred)

The Opportunity

The Department of Anthropology at the University of Sussex invites applications for a fixed-term, full-time position as Assistant Professor in Anthropology (Education and Research). This post is available for two years and offers an exciting opportunity to join a collegial, internationally recognised, and research-intensive department.

The successful candidate will contribute to both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in Social Anthropology, and will also play a key role in academic advising, dissertation supervision, and departmental administration. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in religion, politics, and global transformation, though other areas will be considered.

The post also carries expectations for high-quality research and impactful engagement that aligns with and enhances the department’s existing strengths.

About You

We are looking for an enthusiastic and collegial individual with:

• A PhD in Anthropology or a closely related discipline (or near completion).
• Research and teaching interests aligned with or complementary to the department’s existing strengths.
• Expertise in religion, politics, power, and anthropological theory (regional specialism is open).
• A strong interdisciplinary outlook and commitment to critical, inclusive, and globally engaged pedagogy.
• Experience in teaching Anthropology at university level and a dedication to delivering high-quality teaching and student support.
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to actively contribute to departmental life.

About the Department of Anthropology

Anthropology at Sussex is one of the largest and most dynamic departments in the UK, with:

• Over 25 faculty members and a thriving community of doctoral and postdoctoral researchers.
• A strong track record in research excellence—ranked 7th in the UK for overall research performance and 8th for research impact (REF 2021).
• A global reputation—12th in the UK and in the top 100 worldwide (QS World University Rankings 2025).
• An excellent teaching record with consistently high NSS scores and multiple University teaching award recipients.

Our research and teaching explore the world’s most urgent challenges, including inequality, sustainability, gender and sexuality, health, climate justice, migration, development, and geopolitics. We are known for our progressive, interdisciplinary approach that integrates theoretical rigour with empirical depth.

About the School of Global Studies

The School of Global Studies is a vibrant, interdisciplinary hub for research and teaching focused on global justice, environmental change, conflict, migration, health, human rights, and inequality. Our work is underpinned by a commitment to decolonising, anti-racist, and reparative justice approaches in both pedagogy and scholarship.

We strive to inspire and equip students to shape a fairer, safer, more inclusive, and more sustainable world through transformative education and engagement.

Why Join Sussex?

• Location: Situated next to the stunning South Downs National Park, our 150-acre campus is just minutes from Falmer train station and well connected by public transport and cycling routes.
• Sustainability & Wellbeing: We promote environmentally responsible commuting and offer a Cycle to Work scheme.
• People-Centred Culture: At Sussex, people are our strength. We foster a supportive and inclusive environment where all staff can thrive.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The University of Sussex is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of university life. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups.

To learn more, visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion page.

Right to Work and Visa Sponsorship

Please note that this role must be performed in the UK. The position is eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, subject to meeting the relevant salary and eligibility criteria. For further details, consult our Skilled Worker Visa information.

How to Apply

For full details and to apply, please visit our vacancies page.

For informal enquiries about the role, please contact Professor Maya Unnithan at:
m.unnithan@sussex.ac.uk