Applied Anthropology Assistant Professor - Data/AI Focus

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california state universityCalifornia (MO)

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San José State University’s Anthropology Department invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Applied Anthropology to begin August 2027. Applicants should demonstrate innovative approaches at the intersection of archaeological and cultural anthropology, with emphasis on data science and AI tools. The successful candidate will develop undergraduate and graduate courses, initiate local or global projects involving students, advise students, supervise graduate work, advance an active

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