Physical Anthropology 2015-2016

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Baylor University (TX) - Biological or Cultural Anthropologist - Deadline: 30 Oct. 2015
Baylor University is a private Christian university and a nationally ranked research institution, consistently listed with highest honors among The Chronicle of Higher Education’s “Great Colleges to Work For.” Chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas through the efforts of Baptist pioneers, Baylor is the oldest continuously operating university in Texas. The university provides a vibrant campus community for over 15,000 students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries by blending interdisciplinary research with an international reputation for educational excellence and a faculty commitment to teaching and scholarship. Baylor is actively recruiting new faculty with a strong commitment to the classroom and an equally strong commitment to discovering new knowledge as we pursue our bold vision, Pro Futuris.

Baylor seeks to fill the following faculty position in the Department of Anthropology TRACKING ID#: BQ # 34334. We seek a biological or cultural anthropologist at the level of assistant or associate professor with research and teaching interests that would support our developing program emphasis on health and human biology. Department website at http://www.baylor.edu/anthropology/

QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate will have an earned doctorate at the time of appointment, a record of relevant publications, and evidence of strong potential for external support of research.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Duties include teaching of courses such as an introductory course, an intermediate core course in cultural or biological anthropology and advanced undergraduate courses in the applicant’s area of specialization. Advanced courses would be expected to support the developing program emphasis in human biology and human health, and an approach that integrates cultural and biological anthropology is favored. An active research agenda with a quest for external funding and robust publication is expected, combined with collegial service to the department and the university.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Please submit a letter of application and current curriculum vitae. The letter should highlight how the candidate’s background relates to the department’s development of an integrative cultural and biological focus on human health, and human biology and should provide a thoughtful overview of the candidate's research agenda including plans for the future. The CV should include names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references. Semifinalists will be asked to request three letters of recommendation and to provide official transcripts of their doctoral degree work later in the process. Submit to: Garrett Cook, Search Committee Chair, Baylor University Anthropology Department, One Bear Place # 97173, Waco, Texas 76798-97173.

Materials or questions may be submitted electronically to: [mailto:Garrett_Cook@baylor.edu Garrett_Cook@baylor.edu]

Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, marital status, pregnancy status, military service, genetic information, and disability. As a religious educational institution, Baylor is lawfully permitted to consider an applicant’s religion as a selection criterion. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply.


 * SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Applications will be reviewed beginning 9/25/2015 and will be accepted until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be submitted by 10/30/2015'''.
 * Also posted at Cultural Anthropology 2015-2016


 * Just a note based on information from a colleague who was in a different department at Baylor--not only do they consider religion as a selection criteria, it is important in tenure decisions as well (i.e. administration looks at your 'religious service').
 * Check out the long thread regarding this on last year's post (2014-2015), if it is still avilable. (see Physical Anthropology 2014-2015)

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (CA) - TT Asst. Professor - Biological Anthropology - Deadline: 1 Oct. 2015
The Department of Geography and Anthropology in the College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) invites applications for a tenure-track position in biological anthropology at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2016. Candidates specializing in bioarchaeology are especially encouraged to apply. Regional area of focus in Latin America or Asia is preferred.

The Position: The faculty member will teach undergraduate classes in biological anthropology, primatology, health systems, human evolution and diversity, and/or forensic anthropology. The successful candidate will demonstrate an interest in involving undergraduates in research and/or field activity, an ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment, and enthusiasm for a hands-on, learn-by-doing approach to education, and a commitment to service. Applicants whose work incorporates a global perspective and a commitment to diversity in higher education are particularly encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in anthropology with a focus on biological anthropology or closely related field from an accredited university by September 1, 2016; Evidence of university teaching experience (please send teaching evaluations if available); Evidence of ability to work with and mentor a diverse student population (e.g., advising, student club involvement, independent study supervision); Evidence of scholarly potential (e.g., publications, conference presentations, grant development); Ability to teach courses in biological anthropology and area of specialization.


 * The position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to completed applications received by October 1, 2015. Early response is encouraged. An online application process will be used. To access the application and information about the position please visit: http://www.cpp.edu/~class/open-positions/applications/ant.shtml

===Central Washington University (WA) - Primatologist - Anthropology - Deadline: 2 Nov. 2015=== Posting number: P001576

Job Summary: The new faculty member will participate in the interdisciplinary Primate Behavior and Ecology program (graduate and undergraduate degrees). He or she will also be responsible for continuing several aspects of the anthropology curriculum such as graduate and undergraduate classes in primatology, General Education classes in introductory-level biological anthropology, and primatology internship supervision based at field sites, zoos, sanctuaries, and/or other settings.

Required Qualifications: Awarded PhD in Anthropology or related field, with post-secondary coursework in anthropology documented on transcripts; Evidence on CV of research, teaching, and/or training in primatology; Prior teaching of at least one course as instructor of record; Evidence on CV of active research in primatology in last 5 years, as evidenced by publications, grants, and/or fieldwork.

Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated excellence in teaching documented on student evaluations and/or peer evaluations of instruction; Well-articulated teaching philosophy; Past experience teaching introduction to biological anthropology or its equivalent Past experience teaching courses on primatology, evolution, and culture; Past experience developing and/or supervising internships; Research focus on primate conservation, including ethnoprimatology documented on CV; Well-articulated commitment to working in a four-field anthropology department; Other relevant experiences or qualifications documented on CV.

Anticipated Start Date: 09/16/2016
 * Screening date: 11/02/2015.
 * Link to Apply: https://jobs.cwu.edu/postings/10668

Central Washington University (WA) - Assistant Professor - Biological Anthropologist - Deadline: 16 Nov. 2015
Posting number: P001612

The new faculty member will be responsible for continuing several aspects of the anthropology curriculum, such as teaching undergraduate classes in biological anthropology at the introductory level, forensic anthropology, human osteology, and human evolution. S/he will lead the interdisciplinary Forensics Certificate program, and participate on thesis committees in the Cultural and Environmental Resource Management and/or Primate Behavior Masters programs. Applicants must describe their research in forensic anthropology and how students could be incorporated into it, and demonstrate commitment to working in a four-field anthropology department.

Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in hand in Anthropology, with an emphasis on biological anthropology; Expertise in forensic anthropology and human osteology demonstrated through coursework, scholarship and/or teaching; Prior teaching of at least one course as sole instructor. Active research in forensic anthropology in the past 5 years, as evidenced by publications, grants, and/or fieldwork.

Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated excellence in teaching (based on student evaluations and/or peer teaching reviews); Well articulated teaching philosophy; Ability to teach introductory biological anthropology (Anth 110, 110Lab) and human evolution (based on prior teaching experience, research experience, and/or coursework); Ability to teach forensic anthropology and human osteology (based on prior teaching experience, research experience, and/or coursework); Ability to teach interdisciplinary forensic science (based on prior teaching experience, research experience, and/or coursework); Ability to develop, grow, and supervise our interdisciplinary Forensics certificate (based on prior experience and/or description in application).
 * Screening date: 11/16/2015
 * Link to Apply: https://jobs.cwu.edu/postings/11089

===Kennesaw State University (GA) - TT Asst. Professor - Physical Anthropology - Deadline: 16 Oct. 2015=== The Department of Geography and Anthropology in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Kennesaw State University invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Anthropology position in physical anthropology to begin August 2016. We seek a physical anthropologist who works with living populations; geographic specialization is open. Research foci should complement current departmental strengths, but may include human biology, human adaptation, growth and development, nutrition or medical anthropology. In addition to teaching general introductory undergraduate anthropology courses and human origins, the successful applicant will be expected to develop courses in her/his areas of expertise and teach the equivalent of a 3/3 load. Scholarly research and professional service will also be required.

Required Education - Experience - Skills (Minimum Qualifications): Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. in Anthropology, or related discipline, at the time of employment, or the foreign equivalent, or its equivalent in ability, training, and/or experience. A commitment to excellence in teaching, complemented by strong scholarship and engagement is expected of all faculty members in KSU’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences.


 * Application Deadline Date: 10/16/2015.
 * Apply at: https://facultyjobs.kennesaw.edu/postings/2453

Mississippi State University - TT Asst. Professor - Bioarchaeology with capabilities in Forensic Anthropology - Deadline: 15 Oct. 2015
The Department of Anthropology and Middle Eastern Cultures (AMEC) invites applications for an Assistant Professor, tenure track position in biological anthropology, with a specialization in bioarchaeology and capabilities in forensic anthropology, beginning August 16th 2016. The preferred candidate will have a regional focus in the Southeastern U.S. and/or the eastern Mediterranean. AMEC is a dynamic, growing department offering an anthropology major and Middle Eastern studies minor, with an applied anthropology MA program including a bioarchaeology track. AMEC is housed within the Cobb Institute of Archaeology, and the successful candidate will be a Senior Research Associate in the Cobb. A strong, active research agenda with the potential for involving graduate students is crucial to this position. The successful candidate will contribute to our track in applied archaeology, as well as our biological anthropology subfield, and must demonstrate a strong commitment to both graduate and undergraduate teaching and mentoring. Interest in developing a bioarchaeology field school would be beneficial. The position carries a 2:3 teaching load and a nationally competitive salary.

Mississippi State University is a top 100 major research university, designated as a “very high research activity university” and recipient of a Community Engagement Classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Mississippi State University is located in Starkville, MS, which is a progressive, growing, sun-belt community.

Basic qualifications: Applicant must have a Ph.D. or equivalent foreign degree in Anthropology or closely related field. Ph.D. must be in hand by August 15th 2016. The successful candidate must demonstrate strong research activity and an excellent record of teaching.

Position available: August 16th 2016, with academic year beginning Fall 2016.

To apply: Applicants must complete the online Personal Demographic Data Information Form at https://www.jobs.msstate.edu (reference PARF 9231). Send the following materials, as PDF files only, to the Search Committee Chair, Molly Zuckerman (mkz12@msstate.edu). The following materials are required for the application to be considered complete: Letter of application, which should address the candidate’s current and future research agenda and teaching philosophy; Curriculum vitae; Names of three references willing to write a letter of recommendation if solicited.
 * Closing date: Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2015. To ensure full consideration, applications should be complete by this date. The position will remain open until filled, but not later than August 15th 2016.
 * Also posted at Archaeology Jobs 2015-2016

Rollins College (FL) - Medical (and Biological) Anthropology - Deadline: 1 Oct. 2015
The Department of Anthropology at Rollins College has an opportunity for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Medical Anthropology position beginning in August 2016. We seek those whose area of research expertise is medical anthropology. Applicants with additional expertise in biological anthropology are welcome to apply. You must be committed to excellent undergraduate teaching, as well as to the liberal arts, and interested in maintaining an active program of research and publication.

The position requires teaching three courses per semester, and you must be able to teach courses on epidemiology, public health, and global health, among others. Applicants should also be willing to help build Rollins growing Global Health program.

We seek applicants who share our commitment to community engagement and who can integrate it into their teaching and scholarship and create field opportunities for students. While geographical area of specialization is open, applicants whose research interests are in Africa or Asia are especially encouraged to apply.

Applicants must have PhD in hand by June 1, 2016. Teaching experience is preferred.

Interested candidates for this position must apply online through Rollins' employment website at http://www.rollinsjobs.com and submit the following: (1) cover letter, including a statement of teaching philosophy and interest in a career at liberal arts institution; (2) curriculum vita; (3) contact information for three references.


 * All applications must be submitted by October 1, 2015. Through its mission, Rollins College is firmly committed to creating a just community that embraces multiculturalism; persons from historically under-represented minority groups are therefore encouraged to apply. Apply link: https://www.rollinsjobs.com/postings/2484
 * Also posted at Cultural Anthropology 2015-2016

San Diego State University (CA) - TT Asst. Professor - Biological Anthropology - Deadline: 15 Sept. 2015
The Department of Anthropology at San Diego State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Biological Anthropology, beginning Fall 2016.

Candidates should have teaching experience and an active research program in biocultural approaches to human biology. Potential areas of specialization include, but are not limited to: developmental origins of health and disease (DOHaD), life history and nutrition, the microbiome, human plasticity (developmental plasticity, neuroplasticity, epigenetics), human sexuality and reproduction, and human adaptability. We are particularly interested in individuals who conduct field-based, interdisciplinary research integrating biological data within an ecological and social context. The successful applicant will show a strong record of research, publication, and the potential to obtain external funding. Geographic area is open.

Candidates should be prepared to teach undergraduate and graduate courses as required by the department, develop courses within their own areas of specialization, and mentor M.A. students. Our department strongly encourages a four-field approach to anthropology and the engagement of undergraduate and graduate students in on-going research. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Anthropology at the time of appointment.

SDSU is a large, diverse, urban university and Hispanic-Serving Institution with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence. Our campus diversity includes race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, pregnancy, medical condition, and covered veteran status. We strive to build and sustain a welcoming environment for all. SDSU is seeking applicants with demonstrated experience in, and commitment to, teaching and working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and members of underrepresented groups.


 * Application review will begin on September 15, 2015 and the position will remain open until filled. Apply via Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/30144. More information on SDSU’s Department of Anthropology can be found at: http://anthropology.sdsu.edu.

Santa Clara University (CA) - Assistant Professor in Biological Anthropology - Deadline: 1 Nov. 2015
The Department of Anthropology at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit, Catholic institution, invites applications for a Biological Anthropologist, to be appointed as a tenure-track assistant professor beginning in September 2016. The department seeks applicants who are theoretically grounded and empirically engaged in biological anthropology.The successful applicant will teach Introduction to Biological Anthropology (lecture and lab), Evolutionary Medicine, Human Health & Nutrition, Human Sexuality, and possibly other related courses. Research areas that emphasize a biocultural approach to subjects within this range of topics are preferred.


 * Apply at: https://jobs.scu.edu/postings/3349
 * Deadline: 11/01/2015.

===Southern Methodist University (TX) - TT Assistant Professor of Biological Anthropology (Archaeology) - Deadline: 9 Nov. 2015=== The SMU Department of Anthropology invites nominations and applications to fill a tenure-track appointment in biological anthropology at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 2016. We seek a creative and innovative biological anthropologist whose research interests are in biomolecular archeology, and who is looking for an opportunity to be involved in a dynamic interdisciplinary program in Anthropology. We are particularly interested in candidates with technical skills that include an expertise in analyzing aDNA, proteins and lipids. Candidates must have an established field and laboratory program, demonstrated excellence in obtaining external funding and experience in multidisciplinary and collaborative research, a strong publication record, and evidence for outstanding teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Geographical area is open, but scholars working in areas that complement departmental strengths will be preferred. The candidate is expected to develop graduate and undergraduate courses that enhance the Department’s offerings and articulate with the new Interdisciplinary Institute. While an appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor tenure track is anticipated, extraordinary candidates at all levels will be considered.

Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in Anthropology, demonstrated expertise in teaching undergraduate courses in archaeology and graduate courses in the applicants field or specialty, demonstrated ability to generate external funding for research projects and a strong record of scholarship.

Application: Applications may be submitted electronically (pdf format preferred) or by letter, and should include a curriculum vitae, a statement on how the applicant’s research and teaching interests fulfill the parameters of the position and complement the strengths of the Anthropology faculty at SMU, and contact information for three references. Applications should be sent to: Dr. David J. Meltzer, Chair of the Biological Anthropology Search Committee, Southern Methodist University, Department of Anthropology. PO Box 750336 Dallas, TX 75275, dmeltzer@smu.edu. Please cc all application materials to Pamela Hogan, phogan@smu.edu.
 * To ensure full consideration, the application must be received by November 9, 2015, but the committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. A review of applicants will begin November 10, 2015. The committee will notify applicants of its employment decisions after the position is filled.
 * Also posted at Archaeology Jobs 2015-2016

University at Albany (SUNY) - Open Rank - Physical/Biological Anthropology - Deadline: 1 Oct. 2015
The Department of Anthropology of the University at Albany (SUNY) is seeking applications for a faculty position at open rank in Physical/Biological Anthropology. Research area is open, but candidates working within the context of evolutionary theory, including on modern humans, are especially encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will be able to teach classes relevant to a large and growing major in Health Sciences and Human Biology, specifically Introduction to Human Evolution and upper-level courses, as well as graduate classes in biological anthropology. The position entails a competitive salary and start-up package commensurate with rank.

Requirements: The successful candidate must hold a doctoral degree from a university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized accrediting organization. At the Assistant Professor level, preferred candidates will have a strong record of scholarship and show promise as independent, extramurally funded investigators. At the Associate and Professor levels, preferred candidates will have demonstrated a significant and continued trajectory of publications and external funding. Applicants must address in their applications their ability to work with and instruct a culturally diverse population.

To be considered for the rank of Professor or Associate Professor applicants must demonstrate in their application a significant and continued trajectory of publications and external funding. It is not necessary to demonstrate external funding for rank of Assistant Professor.

Start date: September 1, 2016
 * Please apply online via http://albany.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=61167
 * Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2015 and the search will remain open until the position is filled.

University of California, Davis (CA) - Assistant Professor in Anthropology - Molecular Anthropology - Deadline: October 30, 2015
The Department of Anthropology at the University of California, Davis, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Molecular Anthropology. Ph.D. must be completed by the first day of courses (September 2016). This recruitment is conducted at the assistant rank. The resulting hire will be at the assistant rank, regardless of the proposed appointee’s qualifications.

We seek applicants with a strong commitment to original research and scientific publication on using genetic and genomic data to illuminate human or non-human primate evolution (phylogeny, demography, adaptation), with a background in bioinformatics, molecular biology, and/or population genetics. Applicants must demonstrate exceptional promise as scholars and teachers.

The position is a nine-month appointment within the Department of Anthropology. The proposed start date is July 1, 2016. Teaching duties will be four courses per academic year (quarter system) at the introductory, advanced undergraduate, and graduate level. Courses will include an introduction to Human Evolutionary Biology, an advanced undergraduate course in Anthropological Genetics, and a graduate seminar. The candidate will develop additional classes, perform undergraduate and graduate advising, and supervise graduate and undergraduate student research. The University of California, Davis, and the Department of Anthropology are interested in candidates who are committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities, and to the development of a campus environment that supports equality and diversity.

Applicants should submit: (1) a curriculum vitae; (2) a cover letter that outlines completed research, current research program, and teaching experience; (3) copies of up to three publications; and (4) the names and addresses of three referees. Applications must be submitted online to: http://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF00659.


 * For full consideration, applications should be complete by October 30, 2015. The position is open until filled.
 * Also posted at Archaeology Jobs 2014-2015

University of California, Santa Barbara (CA) - TT Assistant Professor, Scientific Ecological Anthropologist - Deadline: 15 Oct. 2015
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, 2016. 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, behavioral endocrinology, 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. The ability to direct graduate students and to advance a departmental focus on ecological research are critical requirements. Applicants must have completed the Ph.D. at the time of appointment. Please apply and submit via https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF00530): (1) a statement detailing past and current research experience, (2) a five-year research plan, (3) a statement on teaching experience, (4) a curriculum vitae, (5) three reference letters, and (6) three representative publications. Please direct any questions to Professor Michael Gurven, Chair, IAS Search Committee, at searchsci-eco@anth.ucsb.edu.
 * For primary consideration submit application and materials on or before October 15, 2015.
 * Also posted at Cultural Anthropology 2015-2016
 * There will be a short turnaround for applicants. Interviews will be held in November.

University of California, Santa Cruz (CA) - TT Assistant Professor, Biological/Physical Anthropology - Deadline: 15 Sept. 2015
The Department of Anthropology at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for a tenure-track position in Biological/Physical Anthropology, at the assistant professor level beginning July 1, 2016. The department prefers scholars focusing on human ecology, whose work speaks to our interests in human diet, health, and disease in pre-historic, historic, and contemporary populations, as well as the longue durée of human migration and environmental change and adaptation. A researcher specializing in modern methodological and technological approaches to these questions e.g. with a research focus on bone stable isotopes, trace elements, proteomics or microbiome genomics would be a particularly good fit for our department and the UCSC research community. We especially want to encourage individuals to apply that are willing to contribute to the interdisciplinary dialog between the anthropological subfields and other disciplines found on campus.

Active research projects with the potential for involving graduate students would be crucial to this position. The successful candidate will contribute to our emerging biological anthropology subfield and must demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and mentoring. The campus is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching and/or service.
 * Click here for more information: http://apo.ucsc.edu/academic_employment/jobs/JPF000285-16.pdf
 * Review of applications will begin on September 15, 2015. To ensure full consideration, applications should be complete by this date. The position will remain open until filled, but not later than June 30, 2017. Apply at https://recruit.ucsc.edu/apply/JPF00285 - Refer to Position #JPF00285-16 in all correspondence.

University of Texas at San Antonio (TX) - Asst. Professor - Biological Anthro. - Deadline: 1 Oct. 2015
The University of Texas at San Antonio Department of Anthropology seeks to hire an integrative biological anthropologist at the rank of Assistant Professor. We seek a scholar with research interests in the evolutionary biology and/or ecology of non-human primates. We are looking for a theoretically motivated researcher, with a proven track record of external funding and publication, and preferably an established field research site. Research areas could include but are not limited to: behavioral, nutritional or reproductive ecology; anthropological genetics/genomics/epigenetics; physiology or morphology of growth and development; metabolism; and ecological immunology. We are interested in a scholar whose research complements existing faculty and can help build our BA, MA, and PhD programs. Area focus is open, and we strongly encourage all interested biological anthropologists to apply, but we have a preference for a colleague who demonstrates openness to interdisciplinary collaboration and who has the ability to engage cross–campus linkages.

Required Qualifications: PhD in Anthropology or Human Evolutionary Biology; theoretically motivated research; desire and ability to contribute to growth and excellence of a PhD program broadly engaging ecology and environmental issues; desire and ability to educate and mentor anthropology students with either academic or applied career goals; and successful external granting and publication.

Preferred Qualifications: excellence in teaching; strong record of external funding; fluency across a broad spectrum of theory in anthropology and biology; laboratory and/or field/laboratory integrated methods; strong quantitative background; commitment to multidisciplinary anthropology; interests that complement existing faculty; potential to contribute to interdisciplinary areas of collaborative excellence; and record of service appropriate to the rank of Assistant Professor.

Responsibilities include: maintaining an active research program; teaching introductory courses in general anthropology and biological anthropology, elective undergraduate courses, and graduate courses in areas of specialization; mentoring graduate students in the department’s MA and PhD programs; department and college service.

Applicants must submit: letter of application that includes research, teaching, and service goals; a CV; sample publications; teaching evaluations if available; and the names, addresses, email, and phone numbers of three references. Applicants who are selected to interview must be able to show proof that they are eligible and qualified to work in the United States.
 * Electronic submission only. Send all application materials as PDFs to Carolyn Cochran (carolyn.cochran@utsa.edu). Please direct inquiries to Carolyn Cochran via email or by phone at (210) 458-4075. Applications must be received no later than October 1, 2015.

University of Waterloo (ON, Canada) - Biological Anthropology TT - 2 Nov. 2015
The Department of Anthropology in the Faculty of Arts, University of Waterloo, invites applications for atenure track position at the Assistant Professor level in Biological Anthropology. The successful candidate will have a completed Ph.D. in Anthropology and a strong commitment to teaching and to experiential learning. We seek an anthropologist whose research specializes in human evolution.Teaching responsibilities will include a three- field introduction to anthropology as well as a course in biological anthropology and one in hominin paleoanthropology, and may include courses in human osteology, primatology, and in the successful candidate's own area of specialization. The Department of Anthropology has a flourishing three-field undergraduate program and a Master's program in PublicIssues Anthropology, and the successful candidate will be expected to contribute substantially to both. Additional information concerning the department can be found athttp://uwaterloo.ca/anthropology The position will commence on July 1, 2016, with a starting salary range of $77,500.00 - $98,000.00. The closing date for applications is November 2, 2015. Applications must be submitted online athttps://artsonline.uwaterloo.ca/OFAS/ANTH/. Applicationsrequire a curriculum vitae, the names and contact information for three referees, three examples of scholarly work, an outline of research plans, a teaching statement, teaching evaluations if available, and a cover letter briefly outlining how they see themselves and their expertise complementing the diverse interests of our current faculty.Enquiries may be directed to:Professor Maria Liston, Chair  Department of Anthropology  University of WaterlooWaterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1 Canadaanthrecruiting@uwaterloo.ca

Vanderbilt University (TN) - Biological Anthropology - Deadline: 15 Oct. 2015
The Anthropology Department at Vanderbilt University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in biological anthropology, beginning fall semester 2016. Applicants should have extensive experience in one of the subfields of biological anthropology (excluding paleoanthropology and primatology), with a preference for epigenetics and/or genetics.

The ideal candidate will have research and teaching specialties that include the biology of inequality and health disparities, and a research focus in Latin America or among Latino, immigrant, indigenous, or minority communities in the Americas. The scholarly agenda should be conducive to collaborative work across subfields and disciplines, and research and teaching in cooperation with Vanderbilt’s Program in Medicine, Health, and Society and the Vanderbilt Genetics Institute. Ph.D. required by time of appointment.

Teaching responsibilities include four courses per year, with undergraduate and graduate classes in the applicant’s specialty areas as well as general bioanthropology.

Vanderbilt University is committed to recruiting and retaining an academically and culturally diverse community of exceptional faculty. Vanderbilt is an AA/EO employer and particularly encourages applications from minorities, women, and members of other underrepresented groups. Please email cover letter, c.v., evidence of teaching effectiveness, if available, and names and email addresses of three references to Tiffiny Tung, Search Committee Chair, in care of: frank.s.midgley@Vanderbilt.edu, with subject line: ATTN: Tung, Bioanthropology Faculty Search.
 * Application deadline is October 15, 2015. We intend to interview candidates at the AAA meetings in Denver.

Wayne State University, Detroit, MI - Open rank position in Integrative Biosciences.  Deadline: Nov 15.
WSU is recruiting 30 faculty (Open rank) for research and development programs in Integrative Biosciences. This initiative leverages a new 200,000 sq. ft. Integrative Biosciences Center (IBio) opening in 2015 that will house coordinated, multidisciplinary research teams and programmatic initiatives involving translational thrusts focused on pathophysiologies and accumulated stressors affecting health in evolving urban environments.

Phase one recruitment (6 to 8 faculty) focuses on five primary areas: Brain & Behavioral Health; Bio & Systems Engineering; Interface of Genes, Ethnicity, Environment and Health; Metabolic Diseases (Diabetes and Obesity); and Urban Health Equity. Each theme includes basic discovery-driven research as well as translational, community and implementation sciences cutting across departments, programs, centers and colleges.

Faculty recruits (tenured, tenure-track or research-track) will integrate with, and be appointed in, department(s) and colleges or schools consistent with their area of training, expertise, and shared interests. Tenure-track and tenure appointments are expected to engage in all aspects of our academic mission including research, education and service. Wayne State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse faculty and educating a diverse student population.

Candidates must have a PhD or  related degree(s) in disciplines aligning with the focus areas and possess a demonstrated track record of and/or potential for exceptional science, creative discovery and/or knowledge translation and application. We would be pleased to receive applications from groups of faculty from one or several institutions who may wish to work together. Qualified candidates should submit (pdf) a curriculum vitae  and a brief narrative describing their research and how it relates to the IBio initiative () to Dr. Lanier at  . Candidate packages will be reviewed by a search committee chaired by the University’s Vice President for Research, Stephen M. Lanier, Ph.D. Competitive recruitment packages are available with salary and rank based on qualifications. In addition, an online application should be completed. To apply, please visit https://jobs.wayne.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp.

Review of Phase 1 applications will begin immediately with applications accepted until November 15, 2015.

For the full ad, visit:  http://ibio.wayne.edu/career-opportunities.php

===Yale University (CT) - TT Assistant Professor of Anthropological Genetics - Deadline: 1 Oct. 2015=== Yale University, Department of Anthropology anticipates making a tenure-track appointment in anthropological genetics at the starting assistant professor level, beginning on July 1, 2016.

Priority will be given to candidates with demonstrated research interests in genetic approaches to issues in the evolution of human and/or nonhuman primates. Appropriate fields include, but are not restricted to, the genetics of nonhuman primate behavior and ecology; genomic variation, including that associated with disease risk; epigenetics and the genotype-phenotype linkage in human and nonhuman primates; and the reconstruction of population histories, dispersal patterns, and modern human origins. Candidates who combine laboratory and field based research are preferred. Yale University is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, members of underrepresented groups, protected veterans, and persons with disabilities are particularly welcomed.


 * Applications, should be received by October 1, 2015 and should include curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests, and names and contact information of three references. Letters of recommendation or copies of publications are not required at this stage. Review of applications will begin September 15, 2015. Application material should be uploaded as individual PDF files using InterFolio: apply.interfolio.com/30777

Bates College (ME) - Lecturer - Archaeologist (long term/renewable) - Review Begins: 15 Oct. 2015
Bates College seeks to hire an archaeologist for a renewable, long-term position as Lecturer in the Department of Anthropology, beginning in September 2016. The successful candidate will teach four courses each year (a full course load is five courses) in addition to advising theses, with service requirements and research expectations subject to negotiation. Two of the successful candidate’s courses will be: Introduction to Archaeology and Introduction to Human Evolution. We hope the third course (taught every year or every other year) will be a field-based one that provides students with the opportunity to participate in an archaeological excavation during our five-week April/May Short Term. Geographical area of interest is open, but preference will be given to candidates who work in Native North America, or South or Central America. Bates and the Anthropology Department are committed to enhancing the diversity of the campus and the curriculum. We welcome applications from all individuals with the ability to contribute to the college’s continuing commitment to social and cultural diversity, inclusiveness, and the transformative power of our differences. The search committee expects applicants to identify their strengths and experiences in these areas and describe how their research, teaching, and/or outreach can further this goal.
 * APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Review of applications begins on October 15, 2015, and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit the following: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcripts, and statements on teaching and research, including plans for involving undergraduates in a research program. Please also arrange for the submission of at least two (preferably three) letters of recommendation. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. http://apply.interfolio.com/31047
 * Also posted at Archaeology Jobs 2015-2016

University of Oklahoma (OK) - Sam Noble Museum - NAGPRA Research Fellowship/Postdoc - Physical Anthropology or Bioarchaeology - Review Begins: 1 Sept. 2015
Position Description: The Sam Noble Museum seeks an experienced biological anthropologist or bioarchaeologist to work with human remains from archaeological sites in Oklahoma to assist in the implementation of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. At a minimum, this will include skeletal analyses to determination related to the minimum number of individuals, age, and sex. The NAGPRA Research Fellow will also be involved in the specialized repackaging of human remains for repatriation. The Fellow will also work with museum documentation and other sources to identify affiliated funerary objects associated with human remains. The NAGPRA Research Fellow must demonstrate a sensitivity to and respect for diverse systems of belief while engaging in consultation with tribal representatives, archaeologists, and officials from local, state, and federal agencies. The NAGPRA Research Fellow will work under the supervision of the Archaeology Department’s Collection Manager and Curator of Archaeology. This is a full-time temporary 12-month position, but with the potential for renewal—pending the availability of external grant funding.

How to Apply: applicants must submit digital files including cover letter, CV, and list of three professional references at the OU jobs website (http://jobs.ou.edu). The job requisition number is 23089. See job post here (may need to copy and paste link into browser): https://jobs.ou.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=338548
 * Application Review: will begin on September 1st and will continue until the position is filled. The appointment can begin as soon as mid-September, with a later starting date negotiable based on candidate availability.

Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine at New Mexico State University (NM) - Assistant/Associate Professor (Multiple Positions) - Deadline: 1 Oct. 2015
The Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine (BCOM) at New Mexico State University, one of the nation’s newest and most innovative medical schools, located in beautiful Las Cruces, New Mexico, invites applications for multiple full-time, 12-month faculty positions in the Pre-Clinical Science Departments. BCOM’s inaugural class will matriculate in August, 2016, and the College is seeking to identify and hire energetic, dedicated individuals with strong pedagogical versatility, a passion for teaching and mentoring in the indicated biomedical science disciplines, and a deep commitment to medical education. Available Positions: The Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology seeks to fill three (3) faculty positions in the Anatomical disciplines of Gross Anatomy, Neuroanatomy, Histology, and/or Embryology (2 positions with cross-over capability), and in Cell Biology (1 position). The Department of Biomedical Sciences seeks four (4) medical educators in the fields of Immunology (1 position), Biochemistry (1 position), and Pharmacology (2 positions). The Department of Physiology & Pathology seeks six (6) medical educators positions in the field of Physiology (3 positions) and Pathology (3 positions).

The College’s mission is to improve health education and healthcare in Southern New Mexico, and throughout the Southwestern US by increasing the number of physicians trained in this region. Teaching is the primary focus of our faculty. The College plans to implement a spiral, systems-based curriculum that will integrate disciplines, and will incorporate interactive methodologies and an androgogical teaching philosophy. The College will encourage student learning in a humanistic environment, and convey promote patient-centered, evidence-based medical care of the highest quality, in a manner consistent with these core values.

Successful candidates will function as member of a collaborative teaching team to develop and deliver their instructional content within an integrated curriculum. Primary responsibilities will involve teaching medical students through the systems-based courses of the 1st and 2nd academic years, and will involve the development of collaboratively designed, and highly integrated curricular elements. Additional teaching responsibilities students may exist in the 3rd and 4th years of the curriculum, and will focus on the application of foundational scientific knowledge to clinical settings. Service to the College and the community will also be an essential function of the position, including committee membership, faculty development, student advising, interviewing prospective students, and community outreach. Additionally, evidence of scholarly activity with a record of publication and productivity, are preferred and valued credentials in prospective candidates.

Minimum Qualifications: Terminal degree (PhD, DO, MD, or other) in the pre-clinical sciences. Evidence of commitment to teaching foundational science in a medical school setting. Evidence of, and the potential for growth in, teaching, scholarly activity and service. Post-doctoral experience will strengthen the candidate’s application. Preferred Qualifications: Additional training or experience in educational theory and/or evaluation. A substantial record of success as an educator with experience in teaching foundational concepts which are relevant to medical education. Experience using innovative teaching methods which might include team-based learning, ‘flipped classroom’, problem-based learning, distance learning, interactive large group presentation, audience response systems, curriculum delivery systems (e.g. Blackboard), and proficiency in exam item writing (USMLE and/or COMLEX-style). Experience with curricular and instructional design.

Specific Faculty Responsibilities: Approximately 70% time and effort devoted to delivering instruction in first and second year medical student curriculum and to providing service (committee responsibilities, student mentoring, interviewing, etc.) to the institution. Work collaboratively with other faculty members to develop the integrated and interdisciplinary medical curriculum (1st and 2nd year). Supervise, advise, and mentor medical students through the curriculum. Serve as student advisors and mentor. Approximately 30% time and effort devoted to scholarly activity: Participate in institutional and departmental educational research activities including study design, data generation and analysis, manuscript preparation and submission. Develop an independent program of scholarly endeavor (basic, translational, clinical, or educational research; educational materials/programs development, etc.). Provide supervision and evaluation of medical students and their scholarly projects. Develop and prepare teaching materials (presentations, lectures, exam items, etc.). Serve on departmental and institutional committees and task forces. Demonstrate professionalism as defined by the BCOM declaration of faculty professionalism and responsibility.

These full-time, 12-month positions have start dates ranging from January 1 to April 1, 2016. The positions are fully funded educational appointments reporting directly to the Chair of the respective Department administering the position. BCOM offers a competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with appointed faculty rank, qualifications, and experience.

The Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine at New Mexico State University (BCOM) is a free-standing, privately-funded, separately licensed and independently operated entity, and not part of New Mexico State University (NMSU). BCOM is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in our faculty and staff as an important aspect of the educational process. BCOM encourages individuals with varied backgrounds and experience to apply.

Application materials should include: a Curriculum Vitae; a cover letter which includes detailed statements of teaching philosophy, scholarly (research) interests, and academic and professional experience; and the names and contact information of three referees from whom the applicant has requested letters of recommendation (to be forwarded directly to BCOM).
 * Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled, and should be submitted by electronic submission (e-mail) to the BCOM Department of Human Resources. Pre-Clinical Science Faculty Search Human Resources [mailto:hr@bcomNM.org hr@bcomNM.org] attn.: Chair, Search Committee (cite Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology, Department of Biomedical Sciences, or Department of Physiology & Pathology, as appropriate to the position being applied for).

Touro University Nevada (NV) - Assistant and Associate Professor in Gross Anatomy and Embryology - Deadline: 31 Aug. 2015
Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine is seeking candidates for two full time faculty positions in Gross Anatomy and Embryology for its Department of Basic Sciences, one at the Assistant and one at the Associate Professor level. These positions are 12 month appointments with primary teaching responsibilities and opportunities to conduct original research/scholarly activities.

Broad Responsibilities: Successful candidates will be responsible for teaching gross anatomy/embryology in Touro University Nevada’s Osteopathic Medicine and Allied Health Programs (Occupational Therapy(OT), Physician Assistant (PA), Physical Therapy (PT), Master of Medical Health Sciences (MHS)) as required. Faculty members are encouraged to conduct original research/scholarly activities and pursue extramural funding in their areas of interest. All Department of Basic Sciences Faculty are expected to contribute to institutional service activities. Other duties will be assigned as necessary.

Specific Responsibilities: The major responsibilities of Anatomy and Embryology faculty, include the following: Provide lectures and dissection based laboratories in gross anatomy for DO, PA and other Allied Health students. Provide lectures and laboratories in embryology for DO and Allied Health students. Oversee/perform prosections for courses in anatomy.

Minimum Requirements: Candidates should have substantial teaching experience in cadaver based Gross Anatomy and Embryology courses. US citizenship or permanent residency is required. An advanced degree in health related sciences (M.D., Ph.D., D.O.) Evidence of productivity in research or other scholarly activities.

Preference will be given to candidates with: Substantial teaching experience in anatomy and embryology. Experience in teaching osteopathic medical, allied health and graduate students. An exemplary record of research, extramural funding, and publication

Core Competencies: Teaching gross anatomy at a medical school level with an emphasis on clinical correlations. Teaching embryology at a medical school level. Practical knowledge of teaching both dissection and prosection courses in anatomy. Teaching gross anatomy to allied health students (OT, PT).

Additional Information: Touro University Nevada offers generous benefits to eligible employees including: health and optional dental/vision coverage; life insurance, long-term disability, a tax-deferred retirement plan, numerous paid holidays, and more. Touro University Nevada does not have a tenure system, but can offer an initial biennial contract with the possibility for multi-year contracts later. Starting salaries are commensurate with experience. Both positions are available for an ideal start date of July 1, 2015, although some flexibility is possible. Touro University Nevada is a branch campus of Touro University California and is located in Henderson, Nevada, a fast-growing community in the metropolitan Las Vegas area. The school features state-of-the-art classrooms, teaching laboratories, and research space. Touro University Nevada is an equal opportunity employer.


 * To Apply: Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching and research or other scholarly interests, and contact information for three references to: Csaba Fulop, Ph.D. Chair of Search Committee Department of Basic Sciences Touro University Nevada 874 American Pacific Drive Henderson, Nevada 89014 1-702-777-3082 [mailto:csaba.fulop@tun.touro.edu csaba.fulop@tun.touro.edu]. Resumes apply only to these positions and are not kept on file. Applicants will be reviewed until the positions are filled.

University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine (CA) - Assistant or Associate Professor in Human Anatomy - Deadline: 25 Sept. 2015
The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the “Trojan Family,” which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university what it is.

Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California: Assistant/Associate Professor – Human Anatomy

The Department of Cell and Neurobiology invites applications for a full-time, 12-month faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in the non-tenure Clinical Educator track. The position will begin July 1, 2016 or shortly thereafter. Applicants must have a Ph.D., M.D., and/or equivalent degree, and have prior experience in teaching human gross anatomy to health professional students. The primary responsibility will be to fulfill the department’s obligation for continued excellence in teaching human anatomy in a dissection-based course with a clinical emphasis in an integrated medical curriculum. Ability to contribute to the teaching of related anatomical sciences is desirable but not required (e.g., neuroanatomy, embryology, or histology). The successful applicant must demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and the person selected is expected to make significant contributions to innovation in anatomical instruction and applying new communication and technology tools to best meet the needs of 21st Century students in mastering the anatomy relevant to their careers in medicine. Applicants must also have a strong commitment to continued research in some area of the anatomical sciences, and we are especially interested in productive scholars who focus on functional morphology, vertebrate evolution and/or biological anthropology. There are ample opportunities for collaboration with the department’s gross anatomists (Drs. Gene Albrecht, Michael Habib, Kristi Lewton, Thomas McNeill, Biren Patel, Mikel Snow, Michelle Winfield), as well as with basic sciences and clinical faculty throughout the Keck School of Medicine, the Dornsife College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences, the Viterbi School of Engineering, the School of Cinematic Arts, and others.

Applicants should prepare a full application that includes: a cover letter; a curriculum vitae; a statement of teaching experience and philosophy; a summary of research/scholarly accomplishments, interests and future plans; and the contact information for 3-5 professional references including e-mail addresses. (Reference letters are not required at this time). The full application must be submitted electronically online through USC’s Employee Recruitment Services at https://jobs.usc.edu/postings/37190. In addition to the formal online submission process, applicants must send a copy of their submitted application materials (as a single PDF document) directed to the USC Gross Anatomy Search Committee, at [anatomy.usc@gmail.com].
 * Review of applications will begin immediately, but all applications should be submitted by September 25, 2015 to receive full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.

A Running List of Schools Requesting Reference Letters Upfront (Contrary to AAA Career Center Request)
The AAA has requested that search committees refrain from asking for letters of recommendation until initial screening of applicants has been completed:

"Solicitation of letters of recommendation should occur only after an initial screening of candidates to minimize inconvenience to applicants and referees. Names of references may be requested, however."

http://www.aaanet.org/profdev/index.cfm

Despite this (at least four year-old request), many institutions persist in requiring letters of recommendation as part of an initial application package. This places a burden on both the applicant and his/her reviewers and places undue stress on advisor/advisee relationships. Please list here the names of schools/job posts asking for up-front letters of recommendation so that we may alert the AAA to violations of their request:


 * California Polytechnic University Pomona


 * University of California, Santa Barbara