Postdoctoral Associate/Visiting Assistant Professor in Human Biology/Biological Anthropology

Submitted: 01/23/2025
Submitted By: Adam Gordon
Department: Anthropology
Institution: University at Albany (SUNY)
Job type: Postdoc
Apply by: 02/10/2025
Application Email:
Application URL: https://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=184648

The Department of Anthropology in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University at Albany, is seeking applicants for a Promoting Recruitment, Opportunity, Diversity, Inclusion and Growth plus (PRODiG+) Fellowship in Biological Anthropology or Human Biology. PRODiG+ is an initiative of the SUNY system aiming to (1) increase the number and share of excellent diverse faculty committed to advancing the ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion; and (2) strengthen the pipeline for retention and support of those faculty. This is a 12 month position that is expected to be two years in duration.

Through the PRODiG+ program, SUNY expects to generate a pipeline of over 400 postdoctoral fellows to enter tenure-track faculty positions over the next 10 years.

The area of research specialization should complement departmental strengths in Demography, Functional Morphology, Biomechanics, Comparative Biology, Primate Variation, Human Growth and Development, Health and Statistics. The Fellow will work with school faculty to advance their personal research portfolio with journal publications and presentations and national/international conferences.

A review of applications will start on February 10, 2025 and the search will remain open until the position is filled.

Primary Responsibilities:

Research

Continuing efforts on existing and new research opportunities are expected, resulting in acceptance of at least one paper in a peer-reviewed journal during this position. The Visiting Assistant Professor (VAP)/Postdoctoral Associate may participate in collaborative research with senior faculty, or work with senior faculty on the development of the VAP/PA's personal research agenda.

The Visiting Assistant Professor /Postdoctoral Associate may also collaborate with other faculty across the College and University depending on their interests and specializations. These combined faculties conduct qualitative and quantitative research across a broad spectrum of domains.

Teaching

A Visiting Assistant Professor position will include teaching responsibilities in the area of the Fellow's research specialization, while a Postdoctoral Fellow position may include teaching responsibilities as determined by the department, which may include introductory courses in Human Evolution, as well as upper-level courses. Additionally, the VAP/PA may contribute to Graduate seminars in their area of specialty. Undergraduate courses are offered to students in the large, diverse and growing Human Biology program that serves students with interests in health-related careers, as well as evolutionary and comparative biology. Face-to-face teaching is the expected modality on campus.

The Visiting Assistant Professor/Postdoctoral Associate will be mentored by experienced faculty and will have access to campus resources for skill development.

The PRODiG+ Fellowship is open to any and all prospective candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, or sex, and is consistent with all current governing federal and state nondiscrimination law. All application submissions will be assessed and evaluated in accordance with the required eligibility criteria.

Requirements:

Minimum Requirements:

· Be eligible to work in the United States without a visa sponsorship.
· PhD in a relevant field such as Biological Anthropology or Human Biology from an accredited institution completed prior to start date.
· Established record in conference or journal publications.
· Experience with diverse student populations.
· Excellent written and oral communication skills.
· Demonstrate personal, academic, and/or work experience engaging with diversity, equity, and inclusion and/or a commitment to facilitating and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the campus community. Such experience may include, but is not limited to, an academic/scholarly track record focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion; work, volunteer/ unpaid/community service; or related experience/expertise in serving underserved or vulnerable areas and/or populations.

Preference will be given to candidates who are:

· Current SUNY students, alumni, and/or Fellows.
· Applicants who have a low-income background (e.g., Pell-eligible as undergraduates), were first-generation college students (students whose parents have not earned a bachelor's degree), have overcome adversity, are AmeriCorps alumni, or are veterans.

Additional Information:

Professional Rank and Salary Range: Visiting Assistant Professor OR Postdoctoral Associate (SL1) based on qualifications

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Application Instructions:

Applicants MUST submit the following documents:

· CV
· Cover letter stating all the required minimum qualifications and any of the applicable preferred qualifications.
In 750 words or less, please submit an essay in response to the prompt: "Please describe how you've engaged, facilitated, and/or enhanced diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the campus community. Examples could include personal, academic, and/or work experience and may include, but is not limited to, an academic/scholarly track record focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion; work, volunteer/unpaid/community service; or related experience/expertise in serving underserved or vulnerable areas and/or populations."
· Contact information for three references

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