Assistant Professor of Anthrpology (Biological), tenure track
Submitted: 08/30/2025
Submitted By: Elizabeth M. Lynch
Department: Anthropology & Applied Archaeology
Institution: Eastern New Mexico University
Job type: Tenure-track
Apply by: 09/29/2025
Application Email:
Application URL: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/enmu/jobs/5063710/assistant-professor-of-anthropology-biological?page=2&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
Duties and Responsibilities:
Teach a range of introductory undergraduate-level forensic science/forensic anthropology/biological anthropology and/or other anthropology courses across in-person, hybrid, and online modalities
Contribute to the graduate program as a Biological Anthropologist
Establish a research program that provides practical, applied, and lab-based training and research experiences for ENMU students (including undergraduate capstone/graduate thesis/projects).
Contribute to academic planning, curricular design, program development, recruiting/retention efforts, and program assessment
Involvement with related student organizations
Engage in scholarly activities, including publications, presentations, and seeking grant funding
Serve on departmental, college and university committees
Regular and predictable attendance is required
Perform other related duties as assigned
Minimum Job Requirements:
Ph.D. in Anthropology with a focus in Biological Anthropology or a closely related field
Commitment to excellence in both undergraduate and graduate teaching
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
Clear plans for an active research program
Knowledge about the analysis of human remains
Preferred Qualifications
Teaching experience in Osteology/Skeletal analysis at the college level
Experience teaching and mentoring under graduate and graduate anthropology students.
Familiarity with Native American groups and NAGPRA
Interest in regional issues and community engagement