ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ANTHROPOLOGY

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ANTHROPOLOGY: The Department of
Anthropology, Geography, and Ethnic Studies invites applications for a fulltime,
tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, with specific
emphasis on applied biological anthropology. The person appointed to this
position will teach at the lower and upper division levels, including courses such
as: Introduction to Physical Anthropology, Human Adaptation, Human
Evolution, Bodies of Evidence (lab methods course), Talking Skeletons, as well
as regional and topical courses in the candidate’s areas of specialization within
biological anthropology. Additional duties may include online teaching and
distance learning courses. Other responsibilities include recruiting, advising, and
mentoring undergraduate students. Effective teaching, scholarly productivity and
service to the University are required for retention, promotion, and tenure. This
is an academic year appointment and contingent upon the availability of
authorized funding. Candidates should have an active research agenda and be
able to integrate their research interests with student learning. This may include
providing local research opportunities for undergraduates, developing
innovative, active learning pedagogies with high-impact practices, and working
with a diverse student body, many of whom represent the first generation in their
family to attend college. Candidates should expect to develop new courses in
their area of expertise to enrich the curriculum, be receptive to exploring
connections between Anthropology and other disciplines, and eager to seek
extramural funding for research, scholarly, and creative activities.