Assistant Professor – Anthropology

Vacancy: #15F036
Position: #6991

The Department of Anthropology, University of North Carolina Wilmington, seeks a broadly trained biological anthropologist to fill a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning August 2015. Preference will be given to individuals with an active research program in areas such as paleoanthropology, human variation, growth and development, health and disease, and molecular biology. Position requires teaching introductory courses, and advanced courses in evolutionary theory and area of specialization. Preference will be given to candidates who can engage students in field- or laboratory-based research. PhD in anthropology required at time of appointment.

Priority review of applications will be given to those received by November 5, 2014 but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications must be filed electronically at http://consensus.uncw.edu. A letter of application, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references should be addressed to A. Midori Albert, Chair of Search Committee, and attached to the online application—not e-mailed or mailed. Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachments are required.

UNCW actively fosters a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified men and women from all racial, ethnic, or other minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.