Assistant Professor of Anthrpology (Biological), tenure track

Submitted: 08/30/2025
Submitted By: Elizabeth M. Lynch
Department: Anthropology & Applied Archaeology
Institution: Eastern New Mexico University
Job type: Tenure-track
Apply by: 09/29/2025
Application Email:
Application URL: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/enmu/jobs/5063710/assistant-professor-of-anthropology-biological?page=2&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Duties and Responsibilities:
Teach a range of introductory undergraduate-level forensic science/forensic anthropology/biological anthropology and/or other anthropology courses across in-person, hybrid, and online modalities

Contribute to the graduate program as a Biological Anthropologist

Establish a research program that provides practical, applied, and lab-based training and research experiences for ENMU students (including undergraduate capstone/graduate thesis/projects).

Contribute to academic planning, curricular design, program development, recruiting/retention efforts, and program assessment

Involvement with related student organizations

Engage in scholarly activities, including publications, presentations, and seeking grant funding

Serve on departmental, college and university committees

Regular and predictable attendance is required

Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Job Requirements:

Ph.D. in Anthropology with a focus in Biological Anthropology or a closely related field

Commitment to excellence in both undergraduate and graduate teaching

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

Clear plans for an active research program

Knowledge about the analysis of human remains

Preferred Qualifications
Teaching experience in Osteology/Skeletal analysis at the college level

Experience teaching and mentoring under graduate and graduate anthropology students.

Familiarity with Native American groups and NAGPRA

Interest in regional issues and community engagement