ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ANTHROPOLOGY

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ANTHROPOLOGY: The Department of

Anthropology, Geography, and Ethnic Studies invites applications for a fulltime,

tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, with specific

emphasis on applied biological anthropology. The person appointed to this

position will teach at the lower and upper division levels, including courses such

as: Introduction to Physical Anthropology, Human Adaptation, Human

Evolution, Bodies of Evidence (lab methods course), Talking Skeletons, as well

as regional and topical courses in the candidate’s areas of specialization within

biological anthropology. Additional duties may include online teaching and

distance learning courses. Other responsibilities include recruiting, advising, and

mentoring undergraduate students. Effective teaching, scholarly productivity and service to the University are required for retention, promotion, and tenure.

 

This is an academic year appointment and contingent upon the availability of

authorized funding. Candidates should have an active research agenda and be

able to integrate their research interests with student learning. This may include

providing local research opportunities for undergraduates, developing

innovative, active learning pedagogies with high-impact practices, and working

with a diverse student body, many of whom represent the first generation in their family to attend college. Candidates should expect to develop new courses in their area of expertise to enrich the curriculum, be receptive to exploring

connections between Anthropology and other disciplines, and eager to seek

extramural funding for research, scholarly, and creative activities.