Assistant Professor in Anthropology (Biological Anthropology)/College of Liberal Arts

Submitted: 09/23/2024
Submitted By: Joe
Department: Anthropology
Institution: University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Job type: Tenure-track
Apply by: 10/31/2024
Application Email:
Application URL: https://apptrkr.com/5652434

Job Class Code: 10031

FLSA: Exempt

Posting Number: FRGV1683

Location: Rio Grande Valley

Division/Organization: Provost – Academic Affairs

Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position:

Tenure Status: Tenure Track

FTE: 1.0

Scope of Job:

We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's diverse student body as an Assistant Professor of Anthropology (biological anthropology specialization) beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year.
The successful applicant will contribute to our undergraduate majors in anthropology, our Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, and our Forensic Anthropology minor (currently in development). This includes developing local research opportunities with the potential to benefit our students and local communities. The successful candidate will be able to teach introductory-level courses in anthropology and upper-division and graduate courses in biological anthropology and the candidate's sub-field of specialization. Additionally, the successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to collaborate with scholars in the Community Historical Archaeology Project with Schools (CHAPS), and Public Heritage and Community Engagement (PHCE) programs in the College of Liberal Arts as well as researchers in the School of Earth, Environmental, and Marine Sciences (SEEMS), the School of Integrative Biological and Chemical Sciences (SIBCS), and the School of Medicine. Applicants should have an active program of research and scholarly publications, documented classroom excellence with innovative course delivery, and demonstrated record of funded research. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Selected candidates will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities. Applications must be submitted through the UTRGV employment portal.
About UTRGV:
UTRGV serves the Rio Grande Valley and beyond via an innovative and unique multicultural education dedicated to student access and success. By championing leading research, healthcare, and application of university discoveries, we support sustainable development, community engagement, and well-being. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is committed to building and sustaining a highly qualified and talented faculty to pursue excellence in everything that we do, including teaching, research, and service.Drawing on our unique identity as the leading Hispanic-Serving Institution in a bilingual and bicultural environment, UTRGV will promote student access and success by building from strength in education and creating a vibrant campus experience. By 2027, we will accelerate transformation in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond by driving meaningful advancements in research and creative works, expanding access to high-quality and affordable healthcare, and fostering authentic community engagement and integration. UTRGV is a distributed campus, one university spanning four counties and multiple locations. Our purpose is to be a university for the entire Rio Grande Valley and beyond. Over 91% of the students enrolled at UTRGV identify as Hispanic, making UTRGV one of the top 3 universities with the highest percentage of Hispanic students. For additional information, please visit https://www.utrgv.edu/index.htm.

Department/College Background
The Department of Anthropology is one of thirteen departments in the College of Liberal Arts. See our webpage for more info https://www.utrgv.edu/anthropology/

Minimum Qualifications:

1) Ph.D. in Anthropology with degree conferred by August 31st, 2025, from an accredited institution of higher education, or a Ph.D. in a related field with 18 semester credit hours or more of graduate level work in Anthropology.2) An active program of research and scholarly publication.3) Demonstrated potential for teaching excellence.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications:

Preferred Qualification:

1) A strong research agenda in biological anthropology (subfield open)2) Experience or demonstrated potential for mentoring students3) Evidence of external research funding or a well-designed plan to obtain future external funding4) Potential for developing local research opportunities with the potential to benefit our students and local communities5) Experience in methodological and research approaches that expand on those currently offered by the department

Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience

License or Certification Required?: No

Number of Vacancies: 1

Desired Start Date: 09/01/2025

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Open Date: 09/18/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Complete all sections on the application. If you are applying for the first time, please complete all biographical information including address, email and phone number. You may update this at any time by selecting to edit your profile in the application. Security sensitive; All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). CBCs will be conducted for all candidates invited for an on-campus interview.

Additional Information:

UTRGV is a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, the position may
require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is
performed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security sensitive
and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code
§51.215. The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of
Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least
135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement
Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week
and at least 135 days in length.

Please Note:

Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English to
demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory paper-based
test score of 500 (computer-based of 173 or internet-based of 61) on the Test of
English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on the
International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Incomplete applications will not be considered. All positions are subject to budget approval.

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