Physical Anthropology 2013-2014

Postings in Physical Anthropology 2013-14
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Armstrong Atlantic State University (review begins October 1, 2013)
Armstrong Atlantic State University invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Anthropology in the Department of Criminal Justice, Social, and Political Science in the College of Liberal Arts. Appointment will begin August 2014.

Minimum Qualifications: Doctorate in Anthropology from a "four field" program. ABD candidates may be considered, but degree must be completed before August 2014 contract date.

Preferred Qualifications: Candidates with background in cultural and physical/biological/forensic anthropology. Experience in an interdisciplinary academic environment. Experience in online instruction and development. Experience in undergraduate research projects

Essential Duties Summary: Responsibilities include core level course instruction in all areas of Anthropology and the development of upper level undergraduate curriculum and programs in the area(s) of the successful candidate's specialization; advising; maintenance of expertise in areas of responsibility. Participation and service in departmental, college and university committees and initiatives. Ongoing scholarship and service in the professional discipline is also expected. Standard teaching load is a 4/4.

Armstrong Atlantic State University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative-Action Institution committed to cultural, racial, and multi-ethnic communities and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Georgia is an Open Records state. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation.


 * A review of applications will begin October 1, 2013 and will continue until a suitable candidate is selected. For best consideration, please apply by this date.
 * To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply online at the following link: http://jobs.armstrong.edu

Beloit College - Bioarchaeology (review begins Sept. 1)
Beloit College invites applications for a tenure track position in bioarchaeology beginning August 2014. Except for North America, geographic specialization is open. Interest in complex societies preferred. Areas of interest may include health and disease, conflict, human rights, identity, analytical approaches, or demography and population studies. The successful candidate must exhibit exceptional enthusiasm for, and commitment to, undergraduate teaching; develop a research program that engages undergraduates; contribute to all-college programs, interdisciplinary studies, and international education; and serve in leadership roles in campus governance. Preference will be given to individuals who can teach quantitative methods and who are committed to providing summer field opportunities for students. Teaching load is 5 courses per year, 2-3 courses per semester. Beloit College has a long history of excellence in anthropological education. The department offers courses in all four fields and has close ties with the Logan Museum of Anthropology, an AAM-accredited museum with extensive archaeological collections. Interest in using the Logan Museum for teaching or research is a plus. A record of successful undergraduate teaching is preferred. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in hand by the time of appointment.

Located in a diverse community close to Madison, Milwaukee, and Chicago, Beloit College is a highly selective liberal arts college of approximately 1250 students from 48 states and 40 countries. The college emphasizes excellence in teaching, learning beyond the traditional classroom, international perspectives, and collaborative research among students and faculty. Recognized as one of the Colleges that Change Lives, Beloit is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and strongly encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups. Strong candidates must be able to employ effective pedagogical strategies to teach and work with this diverse student body.
 * Applicants should send a letter of interest, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, description of research agenda, and contact information for three references via email to bcanthrosearch@beloit.edu. Review of applications will begin September 1, 2013 with initial interviews to begin at the 2013 AAA meeting. AA/EEO Employer.
 * Also posted at Archaeology Jobs 2013-2014
 * Did anyone apply to the Beloit College Bioarchaeology job and get an acknowledgement?
 * I received an acknowledgement e-mail today (9/9/13). (x4)
 * Deadline doesn't seem to be definitive.  (That is, it seems you can still apply after 9/1.) FYI.

===Boston University (Oct. 20 2013)=== Boston University invites applications from biological anthropologists for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Anthropology, starting in Fall 2014 (pending final budgetary approval). Applicants should have Ph.D. in hand, proven teaching ability, and a strong record of research and publications focusing on the biology of modern humans, with an emphasis on factors affecting adaptation and microevolution. Teaching assignments will include introductory biological anthropology as well as more specialized undergraduate and graduate courses.


 * Applications should be received before October 20, 2013 to ensure full consideration. Please submit a letter of application (including statement of research and teaching), vita, and names of three references to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/2736 and address any queries to Prof. Cheryl Knott, Chair, Biological Anthropology Search Committee, Department of Anthropology, Boston University, at [mailto:bioanjob@bu.edu bioanjob@bu.edu]


 * -ABD candidates will be considered, but preference is for those who already hold the PhD


 * The job listing states explicitly now "do not apply through the HR website", heads up! LINK
 * 9/14: the posting on HigherEd Jobs (title link) says This position is no longer an active posting on HigherEdJobs  and Position Deleted on 9/01/2013 ; does anyone know if this means that the hire was cancelled??
 * 9/15: this position is definitely still active. I am a member of the search committee.
 * 9/15: Maybe they deleted the original pages that linked to the HR site? I'm glad to see the position is still active!
 * 9/16: They deleted the original post through HigherEdJobs because applications through this system sent out automatic requests to letter writers for references. They did not want letters so early in the process, so they stopped using that system.

California State University, Los Angeles (Nov. 15)
POSITION: TENURE-TRACK, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY

STARTING DATE: September 1, 2014

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Anthropology from an accredited institution of higher education. Candidates must be able to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in physical anthropology. Candidates should provide record of /or potential for scholarly activity involving students, as well as the demonstrated potential for effective teaching. Candidates should also demonstrate an ability or interest in teaching in a multicultural, multiethnic campus.

DESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Topical research specialty in biomedical anthropology; human biology, growth and development; paleoanthropology; and/or bioarchaeology. We prefer applicants who can include undergraduate and graduate students in ongoing research and provide hands-on opportunities for students to gather, analyze, and present anthropological data.

DUTIES: We seek a colleague committed to serving one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and to sharing the responsibilities of undergraduate and graduate instruction, research and creative activities, and university service. The successful candidate will be expected to establish a research program and garner external funding; publish research articles in peer-reviewed journals; participate in student advisement and mentoring; engage in Department, College and University committee service.

SALARY RANGE: Initial salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

THE UNIVERSITY: California State University, Los Angeles, a comprehensive urban university and one of 23 campuses that comprise The California State University system, offers programs in more than 50 academic and professional fields. The campus is located at the eastern edge of Los Angeles, adjacent to the western San Gabriel Valley, with more than 22,000 full and part-time students reflecting the rich, ethnic diversity of the area. The University is committed to student-centered learning, free scholarly inquiry and academic excellence.

The Department of Anthropology is part of the College of Natural and Social Sciences. The Department offers a B.A. and minor degrees in Anthropology and an M.A. degree in Anthropology with options in Sociocultural Anthropology, Forensic Anthropology, and Archaeology. Faculty offices and laboratories reside King Hall and the Biological Sciences Building.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: Candidates should submit a letter of application, a detailed curriculum vitae, unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts, a plan of proposed research activities (2-3 pages), a statement of teaching philosophy (1-2 pages), three letters of recommendation, and the University's Application for Academic Employment form. Employment contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Receipt of official transcripts of doctoral degree required for appointment.


 * APPLICATION DEADLINE: We will begin reviewing applications on November 15, 2013. Address application, required documentation and/or request for information to: Faculty Position-Physical Anthropology, Attn: Jo Ann Arriola, Office Coordinator, Department of Anthropology, California State University, Los Angeles, 5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90032-8220. [mailto:jarriola@cslanet.calstatela.edu jarriola@cslanet.calstatela.edu]

Duke University School of Medicine (Open Until Filled)
The Physician Assistant (PA) Program in the Department of Community and Family Medicine (CFM) at the Duke University School of Medicine invites applications for a full-time, 12-month non-tenure track anatomy teaching position to begin as early as January 2014 and no later than July 1, 2014. The PA program will review applications from individuals at the post-doctoral associate and assistant professor levels. Candidates are invited to join a team of anatomists and will have a primary role in teaching Physician Assistant anatomy with the expectation that they will also contribute to anatomy education in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree in anatomy or biomechanics or equivalent professional training and expertise teaching gross anatomy and cadaver dissection to graduate students. Individuals with prior teaching experience in health sciences education are strongly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate is also expected to be actively engaged in research. Salary and rank for this position will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.


 * Application:  Interested individuals should electronically submit a letter of interest detailing anatomy teaching experience and research interests, a current CV, and the names of three references to Dr. Andrea B. Taylor ([mailto:andrea.taylor@duke.edu andrea.taylor@duke.edu]).  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
 * 9/5 - campus interview scheduled for end of September.

George Mason University (VA) - Bioarchaeology (Oct. 25)
The George Mason University, Department of Sociology and Anthropology announces a tenure-track opening for an Assistant Professor of Anthropology, specializing in bioarchaeology, beginning in the fall semester of the 2014-15 academic year. The teaching load for this position is 2/2.

Qualifications: The successful candidate must have Ph.D. in-hand at time of application, and teaching experience. We seek a bioarchaeologist with topical specialties and interests that compliment the interests and specializations of the department. The geographical area is open. Candidates are expected to demonstrate a successful research, publication and funding trajectory. We also seek a candidate with ongoing field/research projects who is able and/or has experience providing training to students in a lab setting.

Candidates must be outstanding in both large and small classroom settings. The successful candidate must be competent to teach introductory courses in archaeology and physical anthropology, as well as advanced courses in forensics/osteology; archaeological methods, theories, and issues; physical anthropology; and in the incumbent's specific area of interest. Ability to teach a large upper-division class aimed at nonmajors is preferred.


 * For full consideration, applicants must apply for position number F5351z at http://jobs.gmu.edu/; complete and submit the online application; and upload a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names of three persons whom we may contact for letters of reference. Any questions should be directed to Professor Andrew Bickford, Chair, Bioarchaeology Search Committee at: abickfo1@gmu.edu or 703-993-1424. Review of applications will begin on October 25, 2013.
 * Job posted to the Washington Post: http://www.washingtonpost.com/jobs/JS_JobSearchDetail?jobid=33742192&jobSummaryIndex=0&agentID=&xfeed=1&wpsrc=AG0002974
 * Why are they looking for another bio-arch? Didn't they hire someone (Klaus) last year? Does somebody know?
 * They did hire another bioarch last year as an Assoc. Prof or senior Asst. Prof, so there lies the question - deptartment expansion?
 * Yup, they hired Klaus last year, and I've heard they're expanding the bioarch track.

Idaho State University (Open Until Filled)
The Idaho State University Department of Anthropology invites applications for a tenure-track position in physical or biological anthropology at the assistant professor level. The position may start as early as January 2014, but will remain open until filled. We seek a dynamic physical anthropologist with a Ph.D. degree in Anthropology in hand at the time of appointment, evidence of superior teaching ability, and an active research program. Research specialty is open, but those working on modern humans are preferred (e.g., human adaptation, demography, nutrition, health and disease, or anthropological genetics). Candidates must be committed to both undergraduate and graduate education, display evidence of a developing research profile, and show the potential for interdisciplinary synergies.

Duties will include teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, research and scholarly publication, mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, and participating in department activities and governance. Teaching duties will include: introduction to biological anthropology, upper-division undergraduate/graduate courses in biological anthropology, and a biological anthropology graduate seminar. Experience in online instruction and a willingness to develop online courses in physical anthropology is also a requirement. Priority will be given to candidates whose scholarly and teaching interests complement current faculty expertise or advance the Department’s strategic mission (see departmental website at  http://www.isu.edu/anthro/people.shtml ).

About the University: Idaho State University is a Carnegie Research High Institution, situated in the picturesque Portneuf Valley of Southeastern Idaho. The University is home to over 12,000 undergraduate and 2,500 graduate students in 66 departments over 6 major colleges.

About the Department: The  Department of Anthropology  is housed in the College of Arts and Letters, the largest college on the campus. The Department aims to maintain its historical four-field approach and has strong ties to the  Idaho Museum of Natural History ,  Kasiska College of Health Professions ,  Molecular Research Core Facility  and the  Center for Archaeology, Materials and Applied Spectroscopy, all on the ISU Pocatello campus.
 * Special Instructions to Applicants: Please submit a cover letter, including a statement of interest with goals for both teaching and research, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference. For full consideration, please apply through the Idaho State University - Human Resources website https://isujobs.net/. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Initial interviews will be conducted at the AAA meetings, Nov. 20th-24th in Chicago.
 * Received an email today reaffirming the above: "Apply through the HR website!". Surprised that they didn't use BCC though, and I could see all the other applicants who received the email.

Kent State University (OH) - Two TT Positions (October 15th, 2013)
Kent State University’s Department of Anthropology invites applications for two full-time, tenure-track positions: one in Biological Anthropology and one in Cultural Anthropology. The successful candidates will join a growing department with excellent research and educational programs. An additional hire in Archaeology is expected for the 2015-2016 academic year. These positions are part of an expansion of research-focused departmental faculty and the disciplinary focus of the individuals we seek will complement the research strengths of the current faculty. For the Biological Anthropology position, applicants with a specialization in primate or human paleontology, anatomy, or developmental biology are strongly encouraged to apply. For the Cultural Anthropology position, the area of theoretical specialization is open, but applicants with a focus in cultural ecology, medical anthropology, or culture and cognition will receive favorable attention.

Applicants should send their curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, and three letters of recommendation by email to bioanth@kent.edu for the Biological Anthropology position; to cultural@kent.edu for the Cultural Anthropology position; or by mail to:

Chair, Biological Anthropology Search Committee or Chair, Cultural Anthropology Search Committee Department of Anthropology Kent State University 750 Hilltop Dr., Rm. 226 Lowry Hall P.O. Box 5190 Kent, OH 44242-0001 Kent State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of the University’s faculty.

http://careercenter.aaanet.org/jobs/#/detail/5598371/1,false
 * Review of applications for both positions will begin October 15, 2013 and continue until the positions are filled.
 * Also posted at Cultural Anthropology 2013-2014
 * When they ask for letters of reference with the application, is that essential or can you just include the names of three references?  It seems like a bad idea to bother references (even though they would be willing) to go through the effort unless you know you've been long-short-listed--especially for the Associate position, where referees might write a more tailored letter instead of a standard form one.  Does anyone know the actual protocol on this, how bad it would be to just include contact information?

Pacific University (OR) - (Oct. 1)
Assistant Professor of Anthropology. The undergraduate Department of Anthropology at Pacific University Oregon invites applicants for a full-time, tenure track position in the area of medical anthropology, or physical anthropology with an emphasis in health, to begin fall of 2014. Located in Forest Grove, Oregon, twenty-five miles west of Portland, Pacific University Oregon is a selective liberal arts college with a commitment to excellence in undergraduate education. The Anthropology program at Pacific is located in the multidisciplinary Department of Sociology/Anthropology/Social Work/Public Health.

The position is open to a variety of topical research areas, though a regional focus in Asia or Latin America is preferred. The successful candidate will teach five courses (or twenty credit hours) per year and should be able to design courses in medical or physical anthropology in addition to courses in cultural anthropology, including introductory and theoretical courses. Additionally, successful applicants should maintain an active research agenda amenable to student involvement. An ability to work closely with and mentor students in a small, liberal arts environment is essential. In order to better prepare our anthropology students for post-graduate success we intend to forge partnerships with organizations open to hosting internships with our students. Qualified applicants will be able to assist in this process as well as in the expansion of the anthropology program at Pacific. Successful applicants should have PhD completed by the time of hire.


 * Please submit a letter of application (addressed to Dr. Jessica Ritter, Department Chair), CV, three letters of recommendation, statement of teaching philosophy, copies of teaching evaluations, and a statement of research agenda. Electronic submission (in pdf format) is required. Application materials and inquiries should be sent to Ms. Pam Kofstad, Administrative Assistant for the School of Social Sciences: kofstad@pacificu.edu. The deadline for all application materials is October 1, 2013. The search committee expects to conduct preliminary phone interviews by mid October to be followed by on-campus interviews for finalists in early November, 2013. Position begins in late August, 2014.


 * Application materials will be screened and interview candidates will be selected and notified. The hiring process normally consists of several interviews and can last several weeks depending on the position. Employment is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States and successful completion of a background check. If the position is posted on our job board at http://www.pacificu.edu/hr/employment/positions/index.cfm it is an available position and you may apply. No phone calls please.

Stony Brook University Anthropology, Musculoskeletal Biology (Oct. 28)
Assistant Professor REF#: F-8135-13-09

Department: Anthropology Campus: Stony Brook West Campus/HSC

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with diverse imaging modalities (e.g., confocal microscopy, SEM, CT, micro-CT) and their application to the study of the paleontological record. Research interests that dovetail with those of current faculty in the proposed Musculoskeletal Biology cluster initiative. Good history of external funding and publication. Promising plans for future research.

Responsibilities & Requirements: The Assistant Professor will complement current strengths in human and primate evolution, functional morphology, and bone biology in the Department of Anthropology, Department of Anatomical Sciences, and Department of Biomedical Engineering. The candidate will be expected to offer courses in their area of expertise, and to advise graduate students in the Interdepartmental Doctoral Program in Anthropological Sciences.

Special Notes: This is a tenure track position. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Internal and external search to occur simultaneously. Anticipated start date: Fall 2014. **Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.

Application Procedure: Those interested in this position should submit a State employment application, cover letter stating research and teaching interests, curriculum vitae, up to three examples of publications, and three references letters (to be submitted by the reference writers through AcademicJobsOnline.Org). E lectronic submission to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/3130 is highly preferred. Written applications may be mailed to Musculoskeletal Biology Search Committee, Department of Anthropology, Social & Behavioral Sciences Bldg. Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-4364


 * Applications for this position must be received, as specified in the Application Procedure Section, no later than 5:00 PM Eastern Time on 10/28/2014**, unless specifically noted otherwise in the Special Notes Section.
 * 9/17: So they want us to submit our own reference letters? That doesn't seem right
 * 9/20: You're right, it is not. Please see clarified instructions.

University of Auckland - Lecturer/Sr. Lecturer (applications close 01 September 2013)
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (tenure-track) in Biological Anthropology

Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Arts

The Department of Anthropology at The University of Auckland is seeking a tenure-track, Lecturer/Senior Lecturer position (equivalent to Assistant Professor) in biological anthropology. The appointment will begin either 01January or 01 July, 2014. Candidates must have a PhD in hand, or have their defence scheduled, at the time of application.

We are seeking a biological anthropologist with a research program that complements our existing strengths. Individuals with expertise in lab-based research skills and with interests in evolutionary theory, health, nutrition, reproduction, or migration in contemporary human populations are particularly encouraged to apply.

The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to undergraduate and graduate courses and labs in biological anthropology, undertake graduate supervision, carry out an active research program leading to peer-reviewed publications, and take on administrative responsibilities commensurate with their level.

The department has a strong program in multi-disciplinary anthropology with undergraduate degrees in both Anthropology (BA) and Anthropological Science (BSc) and graduate degrees in Anthropology (MA, PhD). There are opportunities for co-teaching and research cooperation within and between the subdisciplines.

The Department has links with the School of Biological Sciences and the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences and maintains laboratories and technicians. We are committed to the engagement of students in on-going research.

Further information about the position and the department may be obtained from Professor Peter Sheppard, Head of the Department of Anthropology (p.sheppard@auckland.ac.nz).

For further information go to http://www.auckland.ac.nz/opportunities.


 * Applications close 1 September 2013.

University at Buffalo - Bioarchaeology (October 15, 2013)
The Department of Anthropology invites applications for a position in Biological Anthropology with specialization in bioarchaeology at the Assistant Professor level (tenure-track) to begin Fall 2014.

We seek a bioarchaeologist who conducts research in human biological and evolutionary anthropology. He/She will primarily focus on the sub-discipline of Biological Anthropology, but also intersect with the sub-disciplines of Archaeology and Medical Anthropology and the Departments of Biological Sciences, Geology or the Medical School. This candidate will be at the core of the Department's new research cluster in environmental and climate change in relation to sustainability, health, culture and society in the past and present.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in hand; active laboratory and/or field research, preferably in Europe, teaching experience; publications in standard or refereed journals; and demonstrated ability to obtain research funds. Faculty are expected to teach consistently at the undergraduate and graduate levels, mentor graduate students, provide service to the Department and/or University as a whole, and maintain an active research agenda.

Link to HigherEdJobs announcement


 * Send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of representative publications, and contact information for three letters of recommendation by October 15, 2013. Applications must be submitted through UBJobs. For inquiries, please contact Professor Sarunas Milisauskas, Chair Search Committee, Department of Anthropology, University at Buffalo, SUNY, 380 MFAC, Buffalo, NY 14261-0026 via email [mailto:apy-facultysearch@buffalo.edu apy-facultysearch@buffalo.edu]. Applications for this position will only be accepted online. To apply, please visit: www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=56242


 * -When they say "Candidates must have a Ph.D. in hand", is this a way to require a postdoc without stating such? Who has a PhD in hand by October who is new to the job market? I will have defended by the time they bring people in for interviews, but October is quite soon.
 * PhD in hand generally means you are done/defended/graduated or graduating soon say August, before the deadline.
 * I wouldn't assume that it means that they're requiring a postdoc. Maybe your friends and colleagues have been lucky, but I know several anthropologists who had defended over the summer or in the fall semester without having a postdoc lined up. I think it's just the same standard "PhD in hand" as is seen in many ads, and they may or may not be entirely firm about it.
 * This typically means that you must have a PhD at time of application (or possibly a succesful defense done even if the dissertation deposit happens after the application is submitted.

University at California, San Diego (October 15, 2013)
Description: The Department of Anthropology within the Division of Social Sciences at the University of California, San Diego (http://www.anthro.ucsd.edu) is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body. We seek a Biological Anthropologist with research and teaching interests in human diversity. The successful candidate will contribute to our department's exploration of the multi-faceted origins and dimensions of human variability. We seek an anthropologist with a commitment to cross-disciplinary inquiry, including, when pertinent, co-teaching with departmental colleagues. Sample areas of interest to the department include (but are not limited to) anthropological dimensions of epigenetics, genomics, and the physiological bases of human variation.

Anthropologists with an evolutionary perspective that emphasizes the mutual interactions between human biology and factors (including construals of race and ethnicity) that produce social, cognitive, economic, or health disparities in human societies are particularly encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will be judged both on research accomplishments and potential for and demonstrated leadership in areas contributing to diversity. This appointment is a tenure-track assistant professor position beginning July 1, 2014.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and based on University of California pay scales.


 * Closing Date: Application deadline is October 15, 2013. To Apply: Applications are accepted at: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/apply/JPF00380. Please include electronic versions of: an application cover letter, research and teaching statements, a curriculum vitae, samples of written work, teaching evaluations, sample syllabi, and names and current contact information for three referees (do not send letter of recommendation and/or placement files). Additionally, applicants are required to submit a separate statement summarizing their past and/or potential contributions to diversity. (See http://facultyequity.ucsd.edu/Faculty-Applicant-C2D-Info.asp for further assistance regarding UCSD's diversity expectations). Please select the following recruitment: Assistant Professor (10-590) – Biological Anthropology. AA-EOE: UCSD is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong institutional commitment to excellence through diversity
 * Check out the 2012-2013 jobs page. Apparently this position was listed last year and after bringing candidates out, they decided not to hire anyone.

University of California, Santa Barbara, Ecological Anthropology (November 15)
The University of California, Santa Barbara, Department of Anthropology, Integrative Anthropological Sciences (IAS), invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level, beginning July 1, 2014. We seek a social scientist specializing in any area of scientific ecological anthropology, such as human ecology, behavioral ecology, evolutionary ecology, anthropology of living foragers, farmers or pastoralists, cooperation and common pool resources, indigenous resource management, cultural transmission, ethnobiology, subsistence economics, reproductive ecology, evolutionary demography, nutritional ecology, life history theory, ecological genetics, and social epidemiology. Other topical approaches are open, but research program must be theoretically rigorous, empirical and scientific in orientation, and should complement and integrate effectively with existing faculty expertise and perspectives to help bolster the mission of the IAS Unit (see Department website: http://www.anth.ucsb.edu/graduate/specializations/ias). Integration with Broom Center for Demography is also preferable. Strong fieldwork and/or lab component is preferable. Geographical area of specialization is open, but interests in Oceania, Asia, Africa or Latin America are preferable, as is a comparative orientation.

The successful candidate will demonstrate ability to teach lower-division introductory courses in ecological and/or biocultural anthropology and upper-division courses related to the anthropologist’s areas of specialization. Capacity to teach courses in quantitative methods is valued. The ability to direct graduate students and to advance a departmental focus on ecological research are critical requirements. The department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service.


 * Applicants must have completed the Ph.D. at the time of appointment. Please apply and submit via UCSB’s Recruit website athttps://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF00234 (1) a cover letter, (2) a statement detailing research experience and a five-year research plan, (3) a statement on teaching experience, (4) a curriculum vitae, and (5) names and contact information for three references. Please direct any questions to Professor Michael Gurven, Chair, IAS Search Committee, at [mailto:searchsci-eco@anth.ucsb.edu searchsci-eco@anth.ucsb.edu]. Preference will be given to applications submitted on or before November 15, 2013. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.
 * Also posted at Cultural Anthropology 2013-2014

University of Hawaii - West O'ahu (Application Review begins Sept 30th)
This position will be responsible for teaching upper and lower division courses in Physical Anthropology and Forensic Anthropology. Responsibilities include teaching some combination of existing courses--Humankind Emerging, Introduction to Physical Anthropology and Lab, Human Skeletal Biology, Human Ecological Adaptation, Forensic Anthropology, Advanced Techniques in Forensic Anthropology, and/or Senior Practicum--plus related courses in areas of the professor’s expertise. In addition to teaching within their disciplines, all faculty members at UHWO are expected to engage in scholarly activity, participate in curriculum development, provide service to the profession and broader community, teach courses using distance methods, participate in program assessment, advise students and supervise senior projects, practicum and readings courses, and participate in faculty governance. The person hired will also work closely with our partners for an undergraduate Certificate in Applied Forensic Anthropology with faculty at the nearby Leeward Community College and staff at the Joint Pacific Account Command/Central Identification Laboratory.

Submit cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications, curriculum vita, names and contact information of 3 professional references, and copies of official transcripts (official transcripts required at the time of hire) by email as a MS Word or PDF file attachments to: [mailto:uhwoacad@hawaii.edu uhwoacad@hawaii.edu]. Please be sure to include the position title and number in the subject line. Copies of selected publications and student evaluations summaries may be requested during the search process. If ABD, submit a letter from the committee chair attesting that all degree requirements will be met by August 1, 2014. Please redact out references to social security numbers and birth date on transcript copies. Incomplete applications will not be considered. All items become the property of the University of Hawaii-West O‘ahu and will not be returned. http://www.pers.hawaii.edu/wuh/Jobs/NAdvert/18010

University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Biological Anthropology--Paleoanthropology (review begins Nov. 15, 2013)
The Department of Anthropology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor of Biological Anthropology. Expertise in paleoanthropology is preferred. The successful candidate will engage in theory-driven field research, and demonstrate evidence of effective teaching, of obtaining extramural funding, and of a strong record of scholarly publications. The candidate should synergize with other faculty focused on bioarchaeology, prehistoric archaeology, hunter-gatherers, and the evolution of human social behavior and nutrition. The Department offers BA, MA, and PhD degrees, and has research emphases in adaptive strategies; food and nutrition; childhood and parenting; and sexuality, gender, and identity. Applicants should be able to teach a range of courses, from an introductory course in Biological Anthropology to more advanced undergraduate and graduate classes. The successful candidate must have a PhD in hand by July 1, 2014. Review of applications begins on November 15 and continues until the position is filled. Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.
 * The review of materials will begin November 15, and will continue until the position is filled. Materials should be addressed to Dr. Peter Gray, Search Committee Chair, and are to be submitted via on-line application at https://hrsearch.unlv.edu.
 * For assistance with UNLV’s on-line applicant portal, contact UNLV Employment Services at (702) 895-2894 or [mailto:hrsearch@unlv.edu hrsearch@unlv.edu ]. Applicants of under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.

Ithaca College (NY) - Biological Anthropology, Asst. Professor (non-TT, 5 yr. Appt) - (Nov. 1)
Ithaca College seeks a physical/biological anthropologist for a full-time five-year (non-tenure eligible) Assistant Professor position. The successful candidate must be able to teach Introduction to Biological Anthropology, a broad-based biological anthropology methods class and various middle and upper level courses at the undergraduate level. The successful candidate will also advise undergraduates and oversee independent study projects. Topical specialty is open with the exception of forensic anthropology and bioarchaeology. Those with biocultural and applied approaches who can articulate with other subdisciplines of anthropology are of particular interest. Preference for candidates who engage students in experiential learning/fieldwork.
 * Interested individuals should apply online at http://apply.icjobs.org and attach a cover letter, c.v., and a list containing the contact information for three references. Questions about online application may be directed to the Office of Human Resources at 607-274-8000.
 * Review of materials will begin November 1, 2013, and continue until position is filled.

George Washington University - Post Doctoral Scientist, Paleobiology (to begin Jan. 2014)
The George Washington University Department of Anthropology is seeking a Post Doctoral Scientist for a position in the Center for the Advanced Study of Hominid Paleobiology, to begin January 2014. We seek candidates with research interests that are interdisciplinary, in the sense that his/her research agenda bridges two or more of the conceptual or methodological approaches to human evolution represented by the existing faculty in thge Center for Advanced Study of Hominid Paleobiology (i.e., paleoanthropology, archeology, life history, neuroscience, primate behavior and archeology). This is a one year limited term appontment which may be extended at the discretion of the department.
 * Apply at https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/17931

University of Utah - Post Doctoral Fellow (Nov. 15)
The Department of Anthropology, University of Utah, invites applications for the position of Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Anthropology. Fellows may come from any sub-field of Anthropology, as long as their proposal relates to research of at least two faculty members in the Department. Potential research topics may span the full range of research interests of the faculty. http://www.anthro.utah.edu

The Fellowship will be awarded for 12 months and may be renewable for up to 24 months, depending on the scope of the proposal.Candidates should receive their Ph.D. before the beginning of the Fellowship year and must be in residence at the University of Utah for a minimum of six months during the Fellowship period. The Fellow is expected to take an active part in the intellectual life of the Department, including giving a research presentation and attending other Departmental events.

Potential candidates should submit the following materials: - CV - Statement of Research (not to exceed 5 single-spaced pages) - Writing Sample (an article or a chapter of the dissertation) - Contact information for 3 academic references

Responsibilities: Candidates should receive their Ph.D. before the beginning of the Fellowship year and must be in residence at the University of Utah for a minimum of six months during the Fellowship period. The Fellow is expected to take an active part in the intellectual life of the Department, including giving a research presentation and attending other Departmental events.
 * Apply at https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/26856
 * Close Date: 11/15/2013.

Discussion, Rumors, and Speculation
- There were a number of positions posted in July, but now in August, it's dried up. Where are the biological anthropology jobs? (8/16/13)


 * Ads do seem thin on the ground this year. Is there something systematic going on that I just haven't heard about? Or is my desperation coloring my perception? (8/18/13)


 * No, it seems rather thin right now to me too. I assumed after all the years of no hiring coupled with student enrollment increases, plenty of places would be finally willing to hire. (8/19/13)


 * I have been told that it is still very early in the season, and not to start worrying. We have enough to worry about as it is! (8/22/13)


 * I agree--in the past you would rarely see anything before September so I was pretty happy to see so many already and good ones too (8/22/13)


 * There will be more jobs posted in the near future. No reason to worry yet.  I know of one TT job that won't be posted until probably Oct. (8/24/13)

- I posted this on last year's page too, but as it's unlikely to be seen, has anyone heard anything about the job at Christian-Albrechts in Kiel? It was a late due date (March 2013). I had my application acknowledged. Then nothing. I don't know enough about the German system to know if silence means they're still thinking about it, or if it means I've been rejected but they don't formally tell you. -I'm new to the market (so forgive my naivete). Is it expected that you should receive an acknowledgment of your application? I don't want to email about my application if it's common to not get an email confirming its been received (9/4/13)
 * Is it the same job now listed on the Arch wikia? Professorship (W2) in "Ancient Socio-Environmental Modelling". If so, it's been relisted. (9/3/13)
 * No, it was a DNA job. The archaeology one looks like a new position. (9/3/13)
 * It is really really department dependant - sometimes  you will, sometimes  you'll hear nothing. It never hurts to write and ask for an acknowledgement if one is not sent.
 * I think between the department and HR a lot of what should be simply polite communication slips through the cracks. I was even interviewed once and then never contacted again. I had to learn about the outcome of the search through grapevine. I don't think the lack of information is ever malicious; simply that people on the hiring side have forgotten how heart-breaking it is to be on the applying side and don't make the extra effort to keep applicants up to date.
 * If it makes you feel anybetter I once found out that I had not gotten the job via facebook (a job I had an on-campus for). As for whether or not you receive any information it really depends on the univ/department as teh person above stated. You can ask all you want, but you won't always hear back.