Assistant Professor of Anthropology — China Studies (Fang Chair)

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massachusetts institute of technologySomerville (MA)

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The Anthropology Program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, MA invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in the anthropology of China. This tenure-track role will fill the Fang Chair in Chinese Languages and Culture, with a start date targeted for July 1, 2027 or soon after. Responsibilities include teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, advising students, conducting research, and providing service.

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