Eastern New Mexico University’s (ENMU) Department of Anthropology and Applied Archaeology invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Anthropology who will also serve as the Coordinator of our growing undergraduate Forensic Science Program. Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience. The position entails a .25 administrative release as Coordinator and a 3/3 teaching load. This is a residential appointment and campus presence is required. ENMU seeks candidates committed to excellent undergraduate and graduate education and student success within the framework of the teacher-scholar model.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach a range of general undergraduate and graduate courses in anthropology, forensic science, and biological anthropology
• Establish a research program that provides practical training and applied and/or basic research experiences for ENMU students
• Mentor students in thesis and capstone projects
• Assist with academic planning, curricular design, and program development; program assessment and reporting
• Assist with recruitment and retention efforts
• Serve as the faculty advisor of the ENMU Forensic Science Society
• Engage in scholarly activities
• Serve on departmental, college and university committees
• Perform other related duties as assigned

 
Minimum Job Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Biological Anthropology or related field of Forensic Science preferred (ABD will be considered)
• Preference given to candidates with experience in the application of osteological analyses in a medicolegal setting
• Previous teaching experience at the college level preferred

 
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Commitment to excellence in teaching and willingness to teach using traditional, hybrid or online distance education technologies
• Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated leadership abilities and/or administrative experience
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Clear plans for an active research program
• Knowledge about the analysis of human remains

 
Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience at the college level
• Experience teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.
• Familiarity with Native American groups and NAGPRA applications.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities