Assistant Professor, Human Biology

Submitted: 10/16/2025
Submitted By: Jennifer George
Department: Anthropology
Institution: University of New Mexico
Job type: Tenure-track
Apply by: 11/15/2025
Application Email:
Application URL: https://unm.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/18/home/requisition/34424?c=unm

The UNM Department of Anthropology invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Anthropology to begin August 10, 2026. This is a full-time, tenure-track position in Evolutionary Anthropology. We seek a dynamic scholar using an evolutionary approach to understand human biology. This may include, but is not limited to, specialties in developmental biology, genetics, cognition, behavior, ageing, health, demography, or intersections among these. Our new colleague will join a new interdisciplinary sciences cooperative blending field, laboratory, and experimental approaches and provide novel training opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students in our human biology and evolutionary anthropology programs.

Learn more about our program: https://anthropology.unm.edu/undergraduate/concentrations1/evolutionary-anthropology.html

Complete applications must include:

Letter of intent explaining the applicant’s minimum and preferred qualifications for the position, a description of current research activities, teaching interests and experience, and a five-year research plan
Curriculum vitae
Full contact information for three references

To apply, please access the University of New Mexico’s online application system at https://www.unmedu/jobs and apply for posting requisition #34424. Only applications submitted through this website can be considered. Applicants should pay extra attention to the “Special Instructions to Applicants,” which detail all of the required elements that must accompany the application. Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

For best consideration, all required application materials must be received by November 15, 2025. We will only consider complete applications. The position will remain open until filled. Inquiries about the position should be directed to the search committee chair (Ian Wallace, iwallace@unm.edu). Inquiries about the online application process can be directed to the Search coordinator, Jennifer George (jgeorge2@unm.edu). The University of New Mexico is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

UNM is the premier research university in New Mexico, is a Carnegie Highest Research Activity Institution. Our campus is located in the heart of Albuquerque, which has cultural, outdoor and recreational opportunities for everyone. Learn more about our city, our welcoming campus, and research opportunities at http://advance.unm.edu/why-abq/ and https://advance.unm.edu/why-unm/. For more information regarding the College of Arts and Science's ambitious hiring plan, including a list of departments that are hiring faculty members with shared interests, please see this page.

Minimum Qualifications:

PhD in Anthropology, Biology, Psychology, or a related field with relevant training/expertise in evolutionary biology, conferred by August 2025
An active field and/or laboratory research program
Evidence of at least 2 peer-reviewed publications, published or in press

Preferred Qualifications:

Evidence of research quality, productivity, and impact
Evidence of commitment to pursuing extramural funding
Demonstrated teaching and/or mentoring experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels
Clearly articulated and innovative research plan
Evidence of research strengths in evolutionary biology
Evidence of the ability to contribute valuable research training opportunities for both graduate and undergraduate students
Demonstrated ability to collaborate in integrative interdisciplinary research that complements existing strengths at UNM.
A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university’s mission to serve local and global communities

Application Instructions
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Please provide a letter of intent, CV and contact information for three professional references.

Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.