Assistant Professor, Biological Anthropology

Submitted: 01/31/2025
Submitted By: William Alexander
Department: Anthropology
Institution: University of North Carolina Wilmington
Job type: Tenure-track
Apply by: 03/03/2025
Application Email:
Application URL: https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/34982

The Department of Anthropology, University of North Carolina Wilmington, seeks to fill a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in Biological Anthropology with a Biocultural focus, beginning August 2025.  The successful candidate will have or will develop, and maintain, an active field and or laboratory-based research program that can ideally be supported by external funding. Preference will be given to those whose research interests are in medical anthropology and or the anthropology of health and disease, although other related areas may be considered. Applicants should be able to demonstrate capability in teaching a large undergraduate introductory four-field anthropology course, an introductory level biological anthropology lecture course with a separate laboratory course, an upper-level medical anthropology (cultural) course, and upper-level courses in their specific area of expertise. We encourage applications from candidates who show interest and ability in directing undergraduate student research projects, independent study courses, and in supervising internships and practica where applicable. Additionally, the successful candidate will be expected to participate in service to the department, college, and university.  Applicants must hold a PhD in Anthropology, by or before August 1, 2025.  Submit applications at:  https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/34982