Instructor or Visiting Assistant Professor in Biological Anthropology

The Department of Anthropology at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign invites applications for an Instructor or Visiting Assistant Professor in Biological Anthropology with scholarly interests in one or more of the following: paleoanthropology, human evolutionary anatomy and biomechanics.

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 This is a non-tenure-track, full time, one-year appointment, with the possibility of extension for a second year, pending administrative approval.  The anticipated start date is August 16, 2022; the salary is commensurate with qualifications.  Successful candidates are expected to teach effectively at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and have the potential to pursue an active and independent research program. A PhD in Anthropology or related field is required by the appointment start date. Candidates with superior qualifications who will complete all the Ph.D. requirements within the first appointment semester may be appointed at the rank of Instructor. After the Ph.D. requirement is met, the appointment will be changed to Visiting Assistant Professor.

Applicants must submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a writing sample, statement of teaching and research interests, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and contact information for three professional references. Letters of recommendation may be requested electronically from referees at a later date.

To apply, create your candidate profile through the university of Illinois application login page at  https://jobs.illinois.edu, and submit your application materials by June 1, 2022.  Only applications submitted through the University of Illinois Job Board at https://jobs.illinois.edu will be considered. Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date, however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date.

Questions about the position or application procedures may be directed to Professor Ripan S. Malhi at malhi@illinois.edu.

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