Biological Anthropology 2019-2020

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Baylor University: Assistant Professor of Anthropology  - Deadline October 1, 2019 - CAMPUS INTERVIEWS
The Department of Anthropology at Baylor University (Waco, TX) invites applications for an assistant professor (tenure-track). This position is open to applicants with research and teaching interests in human genetics, including molecular anthropology, genetics of modern diseases, genetic epidemiology, evolutionary/population genetics, behavioral genetics, epigenetics, the microbiome, ancient DNA, bioinformatics, and all related topics. Preference will be given to those who use genetic methods to study human health, and who are capable of teaching laboratory-based courses to undergraduate and graduate students. Someone with a combination of active field and laboratory research is preferred. The candidate should possess an earned doctorate (at the time of appointment) in an appropriate field of study.

The new faculty member will join a growing department with interest in applied perspectives on the anthropology of health, broadly conceived. Interest in contributing to a new PhD program (in the Anthropology of Health) is required, and skills appropriate for training graduates for non-academic jobs are preferred. Faculty members are required to contribute to teaching, research, and service. Expectations for an active research agenda include publishing and granting, as well as involving students as appropriate.

The Department of Anthropology values diversity and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community through research, teaching, and service. We also accept the American Association of Physical Anthropologists' Code of Ethics, the Society for Applied Anthropology’s Statement of Ethics and Professional Responsibilities, and the American Association of University Professors' Sexual Harassment Policy. We pledge to respect each other, our students, and the people, animals, and places we study.

Applications will be reviewed beginning 08/15/2019 and will be accepted until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be submitted by 10/01/2019. The following materials should be uploaded into Interfolio : letter of application (explaining your qualifications, current and future research plans, and teaching experience and philosophy), current curriculum vitae, transcript of highest degree earned (or if PhD is in progress, a copy of official transcript showing completed PhD hours), and the contact information (names, email addresses, and phone numbers) for three potential references. Finalists for this position will be required to submit official doctoral transcripts in advance of a campus visit. Employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. To learn more about the above position, the Department of Anthropology, the College of Arts and Sciences, and Baylor University, please visit www.baylor.edu/anthropology/. Please contact Dr. Michael Muehlenbein (Michael_muehlenbein@baylor.edu) with any questions.


 * Question: I've heard all kinds of rumours about professions of religious identity and church based activity if employed by Baylor. Does anyone know if it's actually true?
 * Answer: Baylor discriminates against LGBTQ bc these are behaviors "contrary to biblical teaching," so i ca imagine they also discriminate against other non-Christian behaviors too. https://www.baylor.edu/student_policies/index.php?id=32295


 * 10/16 - Letters of rec requested
 * 11/4 - invited for campus visit

California State University Channel Islands: Assistant Professor of Biological Anthropology  - Deadline: December 6, 2019; position begins August 2020
Description: Preference for an expert in biological anthropology with a demonstrated ability to teach osteology, bioarchaeology, and/or forensic anthropology. The specific research focus is open (example subfields: Paleoanthropology, Primatology, Forensic Anthropology), but should include field and/or lab-based research. The program welcomes candidates whose research has an applied focus and who have an established track record of working with undergraduate students. The successful candidate will teach courses ranging from introductory to specialty, with the expectation that lab components will be incorporated at all levels. The program is particularly interested in individuals who can address biocultural issues broadly to work with Anthropology students and colleagues from other subfields, and with those from other disciplines.

The Program:  The CI Anthropology program is 7 years old with 75 undergraduate majors and has a dedicated bioanthropology lab with teaching collections. The Bioanthropology hire will be the first in the subfield, and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow the discipline at CI. All members of the faculty are expected to assume an active collegial role in the planning and governance of the institution through service on campus-wide, divisional, and Academic Senate committees. Campus faculty are expected to contribute to the CI Mission by facilitating learning within and across disciplines through integrative approaches, emphasizing experiential and service learning, and provide students with multicultural and international experiences.

About the University:    CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) is located in Camarillo, California, halfway between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, and just minutes from both the mountains and the coast. CSUCI is a public comprehensive university that engages students in critical inquiry and is dedicated to educating leaders for a global society. CSUCI is located in Ventura County and home to more than 6,800 undergraduate and 240 graduate students. We are proud to note that our campus is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). 50% of the CSUCI undergraduate students are Latinx, 29% are White, 2% are African-American, 5% are Asian-American, and 4.5% are multiracial. We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving CSUCI’s growing diverse student body as a tenure-track assistant professor beginning in the 2020-2021 academic year.

Required Qualifications: Preferred/Desired Qualifications: Required application materials: application/cover letter, curriculum vitae, names and contact information for three references, a statement describing experience mentoring and/or working with minoritized students with a special focus on Latinx, African-American, and Native American students, and  a teaching philosophy describing how you plan to engage and interact with students, with a special focus on Latinx, African-American, and Native American students.
 * Ph.D. in anthropology or closely related field from an accredited university; PhD is required at the time of appointment.
 * Evidence of excellence in university teaching
 * Evidence of scholarly accomplishments or potential
 * Evidence of ability to work with and mentor a diverse student population
 * Ability to teach courses in biological anthropology and areas of specialization
 * Applicants should demonstrate the commitment to effectively work with and engage a diverse student population and evidence of how they would successfully mentor minoritized students with special focus on Latinx, African-American, and Native American students.
 * Specialization in bioanthropology
 * Ability to teach a variety of biological anthropology courses, including introductory, Human Evolution & Diversity, Forensic Anthropology, Medical Anthropology, & Osteology
 * Evidence of successful teaching at the undergraduate level
 * Evidence of or potential for including students in research projects
 * Demonstrated applied focus in research and teaching
 * Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population
 * Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with academic partners within/outside of Anthropology
 * Strong grounding in quantitative methods.
 * Application Process:  Applicants should submit the following material through CSUCI PeopleAdmin:  www.csucifacultyjobs.com

California State Polytechnic University Pomona: Assistant Professor in Biological Anthropology - Deadline: September 15, 2019
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 for appointment beginning in the 2020-2021 academic year. Candidates specializing in health or medicine, broadly construed, are especially encouraged to apply. Regional area of focus open.

The Position:  The faculty member will teach undergraduate classes in biological anthropology, such as introduction to biological anthropology, human evolution and variation, primatology, health systems, and forensic anthropology. Research will be in a medicine/health field, with strong focus on disparities, and/or human rights, and/or environmental health. The successful candidate will demonstrate an interest in involving undergraduates in research and/or field activity, an ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment, enthusiasm for a hands-on, learn-by-doing approach to education, and teacher/scholarship. Applicants whose work  demonstrates a commitment to inclusive excellence and diversity in higher education are particularly encouraged to apply.
 * They moved the deadline back to today (Oct 15), but look at what they are asking for:

Application Instructions
A completed application will consist of (prepare all files in .pdf format):
 * Cover Letter that describes the candidate’s research and teaching experience and interests.  The letter should also address the duties and qualifications as articulated in the position description.
 * Statement of Teaching Philosophy within an inclusive environment (1 single-spaced page);
 * Student Success Statement about your teaching, experiences, successes and challenges in working with a diverse student population (1 single-spaced page);
 * Curriculum Vitae comprised of at least those elements specified on the application form;
 * The names, titles, addresses, email and telephone numbers of at least five individual References who can speak to the candidate’s potential for success in this position;
 * Teaching Evaluations (if available);
 * Completed Academic Employment Application Form;
 * Transcript showing highest degree earned (an official transcript will be required of finalists);
 * Three recent Letters of Recommendation (candidates provide contact information for recommenders during the application process and the system contacts recommenders and provides a method for uploading letters).

California State University, Long Beach: Assistant Professor of Biological Anthropology- Deadline October 1, 2019
Required Qualifications: 


 * • Ph.D. in Anthropology


 * • Degree at time of application or official notification of completion of the doctoral degree by August 1, 2020


 * • Demonstrated potential for research productivity


 * • Demonstrated potential for successful teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels


 * • Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population

  Preferred Qualifications:


 * • Trained in Biological Anthropology


 * • Demonstrated experience working with living human populations


 * • Evidence of a solid foundation in evolutionary theory and the theories and methods of biological and biocultural anthropology


 * • Demonstrated ability to teach courses such as Introduction to Physical Anthropology, Research Methods in Biological Anthropology, Human Variation, Human Growth and Development, Osteology, Interdisciplinary Approaches to Health, and Human Evolution insupport of Anthropology and Human Development majors


 * • Ongoing or potential research projects that can foster student involvement and advance student career opportunities


 * • Demonstrated potential to contribute to the anthropology program and to form interdisciplinary partnerships

California State University Los Angeles, Assistant Professor of Biological Anthropology. Deadline: December 1, 2019
Starting Date: August, 2020

Minimum Qualifications: 1) An earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in Anthropology or other closely-related field from an accredited institution (or equivalent) is required; however, applicants nearing the completion of the doctorate (ABD) may be considered. The doctorate must be completed by the date of appointment (8/20/2020). 2) Evidence of effective teaching in anthropology at the undergraduate level, particularly in biological anthropology. 3) Evidence of scholarly engagement (e.g., publications, external funding, presentations, and partnerships).

Preferred Qualifications: 1) Evidence of experience mentoring undergraduates and/or graduate students. 2) Demonstrated ability to work with and mentor a diverse student population. 3) Experience developing fieldwork, research projects, or community-based projects with students. 4) Teaching and/or research experience that complements current faculty specializations, including but not limited to: human skeletal biology, forensics, dental anthropology, primatology, human ecology, immigration/migration, socioeconomic inequality, contact/colonization, or gender and identity.

Duties: The primary professional responsibilities of instructional faculty members are: teaching, research, scholarship and/or creative activity, and service to the University, profession and to the community. These responsibilities generally include: advising students, participation in campus and system-wide committees, maintaining office hours, working collaboratively and productively with colleagues, and participation in traditional academic functions.

Required Documentation: Applications should include the following: 1) A cover letter specifically addressing minimum and preferred qualifications. 2) A curriculum vitae. 3) A narrative statement describing your commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students in a multicultural/multiethnic urban campus environment with a substantial population of first-generation students. 4) A list of three professional references. 5) A University Application for Employment Form (www.calstatela.edu/academic/position).

Email all application materials in a single PDF to Ms. Maricela Godinez ([mailto:mgodin18@calstatela.edu mgodin18@calstatela.edu]), with “Biological Anthropology Tenure-Track Application” in the subject line.

Coastal Carolina University, Assistant Professor of Physical Anthropology. Deadline: October 31, 2019
The Department of Anthropology and Geography at Coastal Carolina University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Anthropology, with a specialization in Physical Anthropology. The candidate must be able to teach a range of lower and upper-level courses in service to an innovative combined B.A. in Anthropology and Geography, and the minor in Anthropology. We specifically seek candidates able to teach undergraduate courses in human evolution, forensic anthropology, biological adaptation, or human health, as well as other introductory courses and upper-level seminars.

Candidates should hold an earned Ph.D. in anthropology or a related discipline, exhibit scholarly promise, and demonstrate a commitment to diversity, student learning, and inclusive pedagogy. The teaching load is 7 classes over the course of a 12-month academic year, and includes limited opportunities for periodically teaching evening, weekend, study-abroad, summer and distance-learning courses. The salary range is within CUPA averages. Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 10,000 students from 45 states and 58 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the baccalaureate and selective master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in educational leadership, and Ph.D. degrees in Marine Science and Education.

Interested candidates should submit: a letter of application that addresses their qualifications and commitment to teaching and diversity, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three (3) professional references electronically at: http://jobs.coastal.edu. Completed applications are due by October 31, 2019. Screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For more information, contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. David Palmer (dpalmer1@coastal.edu).

Coastal Carolina University is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and we seek candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. The University provides equal opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status or disability in admissions, employment and in all of its educational programs and activities. We encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.

For more information, and to apply, please go to: https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/8561


 * 11/14 - Has anyone heard anything?


 * 11/14: Not yet. My HR status still says "In Progress."

Christopher Newport University: Assistant Professor of Anthropology -Deadline October 10, 2019
Working Title: Assistant Professor of Anthropology Appointment Type: Full Time Purpose of Position: The Department of Sociology, Social Work, and Anthropology at Christopher Newport University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Anthropology, effective August, 2020. Applicants must be committed to undergraduate education and demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching and research with undergraduates. We seek candidates who are able to teach introductory courses in cultural and biological anthropology as well as upper level elective courses that contribute to the anthropology concentration and complement the strengths of the department. Topical and regional specializations are open, though preference will be given to candidates who can contribute to and strengthen our women and gender studies offerings. The successful candidate will have the ability to work in an interdisciplinary department and teach classes that support the sociology major and liberal learning core within their topical expertise. Demonstrated excellence in teaching and potential for scholarly research are required. The nominal teaching load for tenure track appointments is 3-3. The Ph.D. in Anthropology, Sociology, or a closely related field is required for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. In some cases, exceptionally well-qualified candidates may be considered for appointment at a higher rank and ABD candidates who will not hold the Ph.D. by the time of appointment may be considered for appointment at the rank of Instructor. Phi Beta Kappa membership is highly desirable. Departmental Information: The Department of Sociology, Social Work, and Anthropology at Christopher Newport University is composed of 16 faculty and offers majors in Sociology and Social Work as well as concentrations in Criminology and Anthropology. Our goal is to develop students into critical thinkers, readers and writers who go on to become global citizens with compassion, communicative skills, and knowledge to help others. In new faculty we always seek excellent teaching, promising scholarship, supportive collegiality, and the ability to inspire passion for research in our students. Candidates wishing to know more about the department and its academic programs are invited to visit http://cnu.edu/academics/departments/sswa. Faculty Information: CNU is committed to outstanding teaching and learning, undergraduate education, and the liberal studies core; the University is seeking to shelter a Phi Beta Kappa chapter. The Fall 2019 freshman class of 1,238 students was selected from 7,200 admission applications, and presented average high school GPA and SAT scores of 3.8 and 1202, respectively. Capital improvements (approaching $1 billion) on the beautiful, 260-acre campus, located between historic Colonial Williamsburg and the ocean resort of Virginia Beach, integrate the University’s liberal arts vision, nurturing mind, body, and spirit. These include the state-of-the-art Trible Library; three new academic buildings including a newly opened integrated science building; the Freeman Center athletic complex; and the I.M. Pei-designed Ferguson Center for the Arts, which brings to Virginia the finest performing artists in the world. Our faculty enjoy an atmosphere of collegiality and mutual respect that rewards outstanding teaching and fosters active intellectual and creative engagement. CNU is committed to ensuring that all people are welcomed, honored and fully engaged in the life of our academic community. We recruit exceptional and diverse faculty and encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented in their profession. Faculty are productive scholars and researchers, supported by professional development funds. Faculty and administrators regularly consult and collaborate as the University works to sustain a culture of scholarly inquiry, informed debate, and civic action that enriches students, faculty, and the surrounding community. The result is a supportive and cohesive academic setting in which the University cultivates and carries forward its mission. Competitive salary with excellent health and retirement benefits and a well-designed family leave policy further enhance the CNU workplace. For further information on CNU, please visit our website at http://www.cnu.edu. Posting Detail Information Posting Number: F101P Application Deadline: 10/10/2019 Application Instructions: To apply, please visit https://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/ to upload a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts (photocopies acceptable for initial screening), statement of teaching philosophy, a one-page statement articulating how your teaching, scholarship and service would contribute toward fostering an inclusive learning environment on campus, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three letters of recommendation. (Letters should be uploaded with application materials or emailed to facultyrecruitment@cnu.edu). Letters of reference will be the only documents accepted via email. Review of applications will begin on October 10, 2019. Applications received after October 10, 2019 will be accepted but considered only if needed. Search finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check. Quick Link for Internal Postings: http://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/8570

11/14 - "11/11- any news on campus interviews? (phone interviews held last week of October) "- listed on the Cultural Anthropology Wiki page...

Eckerd College, Assistant Professor of Anthropology -- Deadline: Nov, 1, 2019 (LETTERS REQUESTED)
Assistant Professor of Anthropology, tenure-track position, to start in September 2020. Ph.D. in Anthropology required. Teach seven courses per academic year (3-1-3), including regular delivery of Introduction to Anthropology and opportunities to take students abroad during the January term or summer. Specialization open within the subfields of archaeology or biological anthropology, with a strong preference for those with empirically oriented field research programs that encourage undergraduate participation. Candidates with teaching experience in a liberal arts setting and/or the ability to offer a culturally-focused introductory course for the Latin American Studies minor are also desirable.

Participation in an interdisciplinary, values-oriented general education program is required, including a regular rotation in the two-semester first-year program. Eckerd College, the only independent national liberal arts college in Florida, has a tradition of innovative education and teaching/mentoring excellence. Submit a letter of application, vita, teaching evaluations, statement of teaching philosophy, graduate transcripts, and contact information for three references so that letters of recommendation can be requested, via https://eckerd.hirecentric.com/jobs/. Applications must be complete by November 1, 2019. Inquiries may be sent to Dr. Allan Meyers, meyersad@eckerd.edu.

Eckerd College is committed to fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student body, and an inclusive campus community. Eckerd is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Eckerd College is especially interested in attracting candidates from historically underrepresented groups.


 * On the Arch wiki page someone updated this position:  "LOR requested 10/22: they probably review the applications as they come. & LOR requested from recommender: 10/28 (x1)"


 * 10-30 It looks like their application system auto-sends requests for letters.... It says: "Faculty applicants must list the name and email address for their 3 references. An email will be sent shorty after submission of your application to the reference writers requesting the letters of recommendation. Please communicate to your references that you have applied for a position at Eckerd College and have listed them as a reference. Applications will not be considered completed until all 3 references have been received"


 * 10/30: I'm not sure if that's actually how it's working, although I saw the same thing you did. I submitted my application on 10/19 and none of my references have been contacted to provide a letter.
 * Application submitted 10/21, letters requested 10/28

Emory University: 3 assistant/associate professors of Biological Anthropology Deadline: November 1, 2019
The Department of Anthropology at Emory University (Atlanta, GA) invites applications for three tenure track positions to begin Fall 2020. For this cluster hire, we seek scholars at the assistant or associate level who are engaged in cutting-edge research in any area of biological anthropology. To complement existing departmental strengths, we are particularly interested in scholars engaged in field and/or lab-based research in the areas of behavioral/human ecology, genetics, human biology, paleoanthropology, prehistoric archaeology, primatology, and scientifically-based medical anthropology. Candidates should be willing and able to regularly teach a large introductory course in biological anthropology or human biology along with courses in their area of expertise and be willing to mentor undergraduate and graduate students. Candidates must have a doctoral degree, excellent research record, and a demonstrated commitment to teaching.

Applications should include cover letter, curriculum vita, research statement, teaching statement, a statement about teaching and mentorship of students of diverse backgrounds, and complete contact information for three references. The Department of Anthropology, Emory College and Emory University embrace diversity and seek candidates who will participate in a climate that attracts students of all ethnicities, races, nationalities, genders, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Applications will be accepted through November 1, 2019. To apply for this position, please visit [//apply.interfolio.com/66080 https://apply.interfolio.com/66080] and submit your materials free of charge through Interfolio. Please direct questions regarding the search to Committee Chair Dr. Craig Hadley at [mailto:chadley@emory.edu chadley@emory.edu]. Questions regarding applications may be directed to Lora McDonald at [mailto:lora.mcdonald@emory.edu lora.mcdonald@emory.edu].

Emory University is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

George Mason University: Assistant Professor - Biocultural Anthropology- Deadline October 10, 2019 - CAMPUS INTERVIEWS
The George Mason University Department of Sociology and Anthropology invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor opening for a biocultural anthropologist (geographic area open) to begin August 2020 (teaching load is 2:2). George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity and excellence among its faculty and staff and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason’s academic and culturally inclusive environment.


 * The online application calls for a "Cover Letter" and a "Letter of Intent" - anyone know what they want from these?
 * 10/11 - Letters of rec requested
 * 10/28 - Invited for phone interview x2
 * 11/3 - All phone interviews were 10/31 or 11/1. Anyone invited for on campus interviews yet? Know they want to do them in November.
 * 11/5 - Nothing here
 * 11/6 - Invited for campus interview

Texas A&M University Assistant or Associate Professor in Biological Anthropology (Functional Morphology)
The Department of Anthropology at Texas A&M University invites applications for one Tenured Track/Tenured Assistant/Associate Professor in Biological Anthropology to begin September 1, 2020. This is a full-time, 9 month appointment. We are seeking someone with expertise related to evolutionary morphology, focused in particular on skeletal form and function. The ideal candidate will have an active research program that articulates well with the current interests of faculty including questions related to migration, health and nutrition, technology, and ecology. The candidate will teach a 2-2 course load including upper-level undergraduate and graduate level courses in their specialty.

About the university: Texas A&M University is a public land-grant institution that serves undergraduates who are primarily from the state of Texas, along with a graduate and faculty body from around the world. We are a member of the Association of American Universities and our tenure-track faculty are evaluated on their research, teaching and service records. The ADVANCE center provides a wide range of networking, mentoring, and development opportunities to support faculty in their professional and personal success.

About the department: The Anthropology Department is made up of 23 full-time tenure-track faculty. Along with Biological Anthropology we have programs in Nautical Archaeology, Terrestrial Archaeology, and Cultural Anthropology. Students and faculty in Biological Anthropology regularly collaborate with experts in the Health Sciences Center, College of Dentistry, College of Veterinary Medicine, College of Science (Ecology and Evolutionary Biology/Genetics programs) and Department of Health and Kinesiology, among others.

Qualifications
Required qualifications: Ph.D. in hand by September 1, 2020.

About the evaluation process:
We define excellence in a scholar as one who has an active research program that is making an intellectual contribution to the discipline. This is measured along many dimensions including the conventional outputs of publications and grants, but also other activities including mentoring students, particularly those from underrepresented communities, public outreach that demonstrates the social value of anthropology, and teaching courses that recognize the value of decolonizing our field. In their application materials, candidates should demonstrate the varied ways they see themselves contributing to the advancement of the field along these, or other similar dimensions.

Application Instructions
Complete applications must be submitted by November 11, 2019. The following materials should be uploaded to Interfolio (http://apply.interfolio.com/68744) : a 1-2 page cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, a maximum two-page statement of research detailing current and future research plans, and a maximum two-page statement of teaching and mentoring philosophy and experience. Please do not upload any additional materials at this time. We anticipate requesting additional materials from a long list of candidates in late November and contacting a short list of candidates in December to visit the campus in late January 2020. Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Sheela Athreya, Chair of the Biological Anthropology Search Committee at [mailto:athreya@tamu.edu athreya@tamu.edu].

===Texas Tech University: Assistant Professor of Anthropology - Deadline: October 15, 2019 - VIDEO INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED===

The Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work (SASW) at Texas Tech University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in forensic anthropology to begin September 1, 2020. Candidates whose research area complements the existing strengths of the department in the Indigenous Americas are highly desired. Research focus is open, but candidates that have a successful research agenda specific to forensic anthropology as it applies to issues of human rights, genocide, and/or the excavation and interpretation of mass graves a encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will have experience in GIS, quantitative analysis, anthropological DNA, or other methodological specialty and will contribute to the curriculum by teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses in anthropology including Forensic Anthropology, Forensic Archaeology, and Human Skeletal Biology and Forensic Techniques. The successful candidate will be expected to seek outside research funding.

Candidates who have very strong records of scholarship supported by extramural funding and who have the proven capacity or clear potential to bring externally sponsored research to Texas Tech University are encouraged to apply. Service duties include program-building, as well as commitment to extra-curricular activities. Service to the department, college, university, and community is expected.


 * Request for a Skype interview sent on 10/28

===University at Albany (SUNY): Assistant Professor of Biological Anthropology - Deadline: October 25, 2019 (LETTERS REQUESTED)=== The Department of Anthropology of the University at Albany (SUNY) seeks to hire a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Biological Anthropology. The candidate should have a research focus on evolutionary anthropology with application of evolutionary theory and/or bio-cultural theory relevant to human evolution, which can include work on modern humans. The candidate will teach classes relevant to a large and growing Human Biology Major, specifically Introduction to Human Evolution (AANT 110) and upper level courses, as well as graduate classes in Biological Anthropology. In addition to these required courses, the ability to teach Human Population Biology (AANT 211) on occasion would be preferred. The candidate will also participate in advising undergraduate and graduate students.

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. Applicants must possess a significant record of scholarship and have demonstrated ability to develop an independent program of research. Applications should discuss their potential for external funding. Applicants must address in their applications their ability to work with and instruct a culturally diverse population.

Anticipated Start: September 2020

Applicants MUST submit the following documents: A review of applications will start on October 25, 2019 and the search will remain open until the position is filled. https://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=116472
 * CV
 * Cover letter stating all the required minimum qualifications and any of the applicable preferred qualifications
 * Names and contact information for three (3) references


 * 10/30 - LOR requested

Univerity of Calgary (CAN): Assistant Professor in Primatology - Deadline: September 15, 2019 (LETTERS REQUESTED)
The Faculty of Arts, Department of Anthropology and Archaeology invites applications for a tenure-track position in Primatology at the rank of Assistant Professor. The anticipated start date is July 1st, 2020. The successful candidate will have an active field and/or laboratory-based research program asking broad, evolutionary questions related to primate biology, ecology and/or sociality. We welcome candidates bringing expertise in research areas, techniques, and training that diversify and expand the strengths of our department and align with the strategic directions of the University of Calgary. The regional and taxonomic focus for this hire is open, but ideally should diversify and add to the current areas of research. The successful candidate will be expected to produce high-impact research and scholarship, to secure external research funding and to play an active role in teaching and in graduate supervision in the Department of Anthropology and Archaeology. The successful candidate will have regular teaching duties of 2/2. Service to the department, faculty, University and community will also be expected. The preferred candidate will have a Ph.D. in Anthropology or in a related field. The preferred candidate must demonstrate evidence of excellence in research, such as publications in high-quality journals and an ability to obtain external funding. Demonstration of, or potential for, teaching excellence is also expected through a strong statement of teaching philosophy, teaching evaluations and evidence of commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching, student supervision and mentorship.


 * 10/28: Letters of Rec requested.

University of California- Merced: Assistant Professor of Biological Anthropology Deadline: October 15, 2019
The Department of Anthropology and Heritage Studies invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in biological anthropology at the rank of Assistant Professor. We seek a broadly trained biological anthropologist with a research specialization in past human populations and a preferred methodological expertise in laboratory techniques including isotopic analyses, paleogenomics, trace elements, or bone histology, and a strong grounding in quantitative methods. The position is broadly conceived to stress the use of modern scientific methodologies for studying human remains with a research agenda focused on important anthropological issues, including questions of gender, health, nutrition, migration, and mobility.

The successful candidate will complement and enhance existing strengths in the Anthropology and Heritage Studies Department; be active in field or laboratory research; and be willing to work to support and/or establish vigorous teaching and research programs involving undergraduates and interdisciplinary graduate students. We seek a candidate with a strong record of publication and demonstrable interest in obtaining external funding who will establish and maintain strong research programs, participate actively in the development of innovative interdisciplinary programs and research, and teach effectively at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. We expect this individual to contribute to the teaching of biological anthropology courses within the Anthropology undergraduate curriculum as well as participate in graduate teaching as appropriate. This includes introductory Biological Anthropology and quantitative analyses, and upper division elective courses including those emphasizing the candidate’s research interests and methodological skills. We are also interested in scholars whose work intersects with heritage studies, broadly defined.

In order to be considered, candidates must have a PhD in anthropology or a closely related field by the position start date.

The anticipated start date for this position is July 1, 2020.

Applications must be submitted online. Completed applications must be received no later than September 17, 2019, in order to be considered. Interested applicants are required to submit 1) a cover letter; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) statement of research; 4) statement of teaching; 5) 2-3 writing samples; 6) a contributions to diversity statement; and, 7) a list of references with contact information including mailing address, phone number and e-mail address.

The contributions to diversity statement should describe your past experience, activities and future plans to advance diversity, equity and inclusion, in alignment with UC Merced’s mission to reflect the diversity of California and to meet the educational needs and interests of its diverse population. Some faculty candidates may not have substantial past activities. If that is the case, we recommend focusing on future plans in your statement. A more developed and substantial plan is expected for senior candidates. For additional information on what should be included on your Diversity Statement, please visit [//facultyexcellence.ucsd.edu/c2d/index.html#Are-there-any-guidelines-for-wr http://facultyexcellence.ucsd.edu/c2d/index.html#Are-there-any-guidelines-for-wr].

Applicants for the Assistant Professor level should arrange to have three letters of reference submitted online. After an application is submitted, the letters of reference should be electronically uploaded by the letter writers (instructions will be provided by the application system). Letters of reference should be received no later than October 15, 2019.

University of Central Florida: Assistant Professor, Biological Anthropology (Open), Deadline: October 31, 2019
Description: The Department of Anthropology at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-earning assistant professor, anticipated to begin August 2020. While the primary research area in Biological Anthropology is open, the successful applicant must have a methodological specialization in quantitative methods. Geographical research area is open. The successful candidate will also demonstrate an ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in biological anthropology and quantitative methods in anthropology

Minimal Qualifications: A doctorate in Anthropology or a closely related discipline with a specialization in Biological Anthropology from an accredited institution by time of hire is required.

Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate a successful research program that includes peer-reviewed publications, evidence of external funding, and the ability to include graduate students in their research.

University of Central Florida: Assistant Professor, Biological Anthropology (Osteology), Deadline: October 31, 2019
Description: The Department of Anthropology at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-earning assistant professor, anticipated to begin August 2020. The successful applicant must have a research focus in an area of human osteology and a methodological specialization in quantitative methods,  Geographical research area is open. The successful candidate will also demonstrate an ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in areas related to human osteology and quantitative methods in anthropology.

Minimal Qualifications: A doctorate in Anthropology or a closely related discipline with a specialization in Biological Anthropology from an accredited institution by time of hire is required.

Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate a successful research program that includes peer-reviewed publications, evidence of external funding, and the ability to include graduate students in their research.

University of Kansas, Lawrence: Assistant Professor of Anthropology Deadline: November 4, 2019
The Department of Anthropology at the University of Kansas (KU) invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor position in anthropological genetics. The successful applicant will have expertise in bioinformatics and cross-disciplinary big data analytical methods. Teaching interests should include biological anthropology, quantitative methods, human evolutionary genetics and paleogenomics. The ideal candidate will be expected to creatively use genomic data and methods to address questions in human evolution, regional population histories, diversity of human commensal or prey species, migration, archaic admixture, evolution of pathogens and disease, and adaptation. The selected candidate will be expected to procure external funding for their research program and teach courses and engage in mentoring both undergraduate and graduate students.

In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the university actively encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups in higher education.

A complete online application will include the following materials: (1) a letter of interest; (2) full curriculum vitae; and (3) the names and contact information of three references

Only complete application packages submitted online at https://employment.ku.edu/academic/15733BR will be considered.

As part of the materials above, applicants should inform us of their contribution and engagement in areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion. As a result, applicants will be presented the following questions at the time of application. Each response must be within 4,000 characters or less.
 * Please describe your experience, approach or methodologies to create and implement inclusive teaching and advising practices, pedagogical techniques and course materials to create an inclusive classroom environment.
 * In your current and/or previous role, please provide an example outlining how you demonstrate your ongoing commitment in working with diverse groups/populations.

Application review will begin November 4, 2019 and will continue until the position is filled.

University of Massachusetts Amherst: Assistant Professor of Anthropology (Disease Ecology) - Deadine: September 16, 2019 - VIDEO INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED.
The Department of Anthropology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst seeks to hire a scholar with a specialization in disease ecology for a tenure track position to begin September 1, 2020. PhD required at time of appointment. We are seeking talented applicants qualified for an Assistant Professor position. Under exceptional circumstances, highly qualified candidates at other ranks may receive consideration.

The candidate is expected to have had and plan to continue field-based research to study health and disease within living populations in ethnographic contexts. We seek someone with a record of research and scholarly success, including plans for NSF and/or NIH grant proposals. Candidates employing biocultural, eco-social, and/or evolutionary frameworks in the study of disease ecology, health, and human biology are welcome, including an interest in the impacts of cultural factors such as developmental, economic, environmental, and political on the distribution and diversity of disease. Specializations might include biomarkers, epigenetics, infectious and/or chronic/metabolic disease, the microbiome, nutrition, reproductive ecology, or zoonotic disease ecology, as well as disease patterns and susceptibility as related to climate change, multispecies interactions, and structural inequalities. Geographic area of study is open. The department values and encourages research and teaching across the sub-disciplines of anthropology. The position will contribute to the expanding undergraduate concentrations in “Medical Anthropology and Global Health” and “Evolutionary Anthropology.” The department faculty participate in Five Colleges initiatives, including but not limited to the vibrant undergraduate certificate in Culture, Health, and Science and the graduate program in Organismic and Evolutionary Biology.

Requirements:

The Department of Anthropology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst seeks to hire a scholar with a specialization in disease ecology for a tenure track position to begin September 1, 2020. PhD required at time of appointment. We are seeking talented applicants qualified for an Assistant Professor position. Under exceptional circumstances, highly qualified candidates at other ranks may receive consideration. Application Instructions:

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, and contact information for three references. Please use this website to apply: http://careers.umass.edu/amherst/en-us/job/501257/assistant-professor-of-disease-ecology-tenure-track

Additional Information:

We share a fundamental commitment to teach, support and attract a diverse student body. Therefore, in addition to the materials noted above, applicants should also submit a one-page diversity statement that discusses past or future contributions to inclusive excellence in the areas of research, teaching and/or outreach.

Application screening will commence promptly on September 16, 2019 and will continue until the position is filled.

UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, or genetic information in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of the UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.


 * 10/2 - Invitation for Zoom interview
 * 10/29 - Short list should be approved over the next week or 2

Troy University:Assistant/Associate Professor Deadline: October 25, 2019
The Department of Social Science (https://www.troy.edu/academics/colleges-schools/college-arts-sciences/departments/social-science/) at Troy University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track assistant, associate, or full professor of Anthropology, anticipated to begin in January or August 2020. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Biological Anthropology and quantitative methods in Anthropology. The primary responsibilities of this position are to teach four undergraduate and graduate courses per semester, conduct scholarly activities including research and publish their findings in academic publications. Full participation in departmental activities, serve on committees, advise and mentor students, and other duties may be assigned.

While the area of specialty should be Biological Anthropology, the subject of research is open. Preferential consideration will be given to the candidate who: 1. Has expertise in Forensic Anthropology or Bioarchaeology. 2. Demonstrates the abiiity to teach courses such as Introduction to Physical Anthropology, Osteology, Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology. 3. Shows the capacity to involve students in ongoing or potential research project(s) or grant(s). 4. Demonstrates the potential to form interdisciplinary partnership(s).

Qualified applications will be made available to the department/committee for review immediately upon submission. We ask that you provide email addresses for your reference providers and please be certain that the email addresses you list are accurate. If you are selected as a candidate for consideration by the department/committee, an instructional email will be sent to your reference providers to ask that they submit a reference letter on your behalf via a link to our reference portal. Separate reference letters will be requested for each position to which you apply (if applicable), so your reference providers will be contacted separately for each application on which you list them. Reference letters will not be copied from one application to another. You can assure your reference providers that our system is secure and that all letters are confidential. If your reference providers have trouble using the reference portal, please advise them to contact jobs@troy.edu. Questions regarding this position should be directed to Dr. Stephen Carmody at scarmody@troy.edu

Under Review : October 29, 2019

===University of Minnesota: Assistant Professor of Anthropology (Molecular Anthropologyl) - Deadine: October 18, 2019.=== The Department of Anthropology in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in biological anthropology at the assistant professor level beginning fall semester 2020 (08/31/2020). We seek scholars at the cutting edge of biological anthropology who critically utilize tools at the molecular scale, broadly conceived, to answer anthropological questions related to the evolution and variation of humans and/or their primate relatives. Possible research areas include, but are not limited to: genomics, functional genetics, proteomics, endocrinology, immunology, quantitative genetics, epigenetics, and ancient DNA. Appointment will be 100% time over the nine-month academic year (late-August to late-May). Appointment will be made at the rank of tenure-track assistant professor, depending on qualifications and experience, and consistent with collegiate and University policy. Faculty in the Department of Anthropology in the College of Liberal Arts are expected to maintain an active program of scholarly research or creative activity that includes publication; teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses; advising students; and contributing service appropriate for the level of appointment to the department, college, university and profession. The holder of this position will be expected to teach two courses per semester, which will include joining the teaching rotation for a large introductory course in biological anthropology as well as developing specific undergraduate and graduate courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. We are especially interested in candidates who, broadly conceived, enhance diversity in the department and whose interests integrate with and expand on current department expertise in evolutionary anthropology.


 * Is anyone else having problems to log in? yes 10/18/19 10am EST.


 * 11/01/19 -- additional materials and LOR requested.

===University of Illinois at Chicago: Assistant Professor of Biomedical Anthropology - Deadline October 15, 2019. (LETTERS REQUESTED)===

===University of Victoria (CAN): Assistant Professor - Biological Anthropology - Deadline October 1, 2019  (LETTERS REQUESTED)===

We seek a colleague who has demonstrated excellence in effectively teaching a diverse undergraduate student body and robust potential for graduate teaching and mentoring in a manner that facilitates participation of students diversified by gender, ethnicity and other social locations; has demonstrated evidence of strong scholarship in the form of publications and has an outstanding record of research achievement that contributes to the diversity of research and methodological perspectives in the discipline; an active or well-formulated plan for a continuing research program; a demonstrated ability or strong potential to attract external research funding; and potential for involving students in research. We seek an individual whose research and teaching interests will contribute strength primarily towards our “Evolution and Ecology” and/or “Inequality, Culture, and Health” program themes with research that focuses on human or primate diversity, evolution, and/or health, and complements but does not duplicate current faculty strengths (faculty profiles: [//www.uvic.ca/socialsciences/anthropology/people/faculty/index.php https://www.uvic.ca/socialsciences/anthropology/people/faculty/index.php]). Examples of possible specialties include but are not limited to human/primate evolutionary biology, life history, evolutionary energetics, social determinants of health, developmental origins of health and disease, primate behavioural ecology, and/or paleoanthropology. The successful candidate will contribute to the success of the new BSc Anthropology program as well as the current BA, MA, and PhD programs through undergraduate and graduate teaching with a strong skill-based focus. Applicants must be able to teach introductory biological anthropology. The ability to teach methods-based courses and a breadth of biological anthropology courses will be a strong asset.


 * 10/01/19: I received an email saying only aboriginal peoples and people of visible minorites are eligible for the position


 * 10/10/19: Letters of reference requested.


 * 10/30/19: Rejection email stating they are only considering aboriginal and minority candidates

===Washington University in St. Louis: Assistant Professor, Biological Anthropology - Deadline October 21, 2019 (LETTERS REQUESTED)===

The Department of Anthropology, Washington University in St. Louis, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor appointment in Biological Anthropology with a specialization in Human Biology. We seek an exceptional researcher to join a department with historical excellence in biological anthropology. The successful candidate will be an individual with expertise in human biology and in global health, broadly defined as working with living human populations using theoretical frameworks from human biology. Candidates should explain how their research program relates directly or indirectly to important research questions in human biology, primatology, paleoanthropology and/or other disciplines in biological anthropology, as well as global health. The successful candidate is expected to work with graduate students in developing research projects and to have a strong commitment to both undergraduate and graduate teaching. Duties will include teaching assigned courses (including a lecture course on Global Health), conducting research, securing funding for research, writing for publication, advising students, participating in department governance, and university service. Applicants must have demonstrated excellence in empirical research, and will be expected to compete for external funding. Applications should consist of a curriculum vitae, a cover letter describing ongoing research and teaching interests, and the names and contact information of three referees. Applicants must have Ph.D. in Anthropology or a cognate discipline, and the degree must be in hand by time of appointment. All materials should be submitted via Interfolio. Applications received before October 21 will receive full consideration. Consideration after that date will be at the discretion of the search committee. Washington University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity and inclusion are core values at Washington University; the strong candidate will demonstrate the ability to create inclusive classrooms and environments in which a diverse array of students can learn and thrive. Washington University seeks an exceptionally qualified and diverse faculty; women, minorities, protected veterans, and candidates with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.


 * Notified that letters would be requested 10/29


 * Rejection e-mail. x2

Baylor University: Non-tenure track position in Honors College  - No deadline
Baylor University seeks to fill a position for a non-tenure track faculty member in the Honors College. This individual will work with students who are interested in careers in medicine and dentistry. Rank ranges from Clinical Assistant Professor through Clinical Professor or Lecturer through Senior Lecturer. A terminal degree is the minimum qualification for consideration for this position. The successful candidate will teach three undergraduate classes each semester in his or her area of specialization and will be expected to serve as a mentor for undergraduate students writing Honors theses and preparing to apply to medical, dental and graduate school. The ideal candidate will possess one or more of the following areas of expertise: Public Health, Epidemiology, Healthcare Policy, Healthcare Administration, Global Environmental Health, Medical Sociology, Human Biology, Medical Anthropology or Medical Ethics. Experience in clinical medicine, human health science research, clinical human health research, healthcare administration or health science policy will also be valued highly in a candidate’s application. Qualifications • Earned terminal degree in area of appointment or appropriately related field. • Successful professional experience in this field/area (ordinarily at least 10 years) as a broadly respected practitioner and/or educator. • Seasoned performance and leadership as an outstanding teacher as evidenced in performance evaluations. • Commitment to and/or record of successful direction of honors theses and service on thesis committees. • Distinguished record of contributions and/or leadership in scholarly or practitioner organizations in the field/area. • Meaningful commitment/participation in the community and in a local congregation. • Collaborative and respectful professional relationships with colleague faculty, staff, and clinical partners. • Active mentorship of individual students and/or student groups. The application can be accessed here: https://apply.interfolio.com/67076. Please provide a letter of interest; current curriculum vitae; transcripts and a list of three references. 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.

Loyola University Chicago: Lecturer in Biological Anthropology, Department of Anthropology, Non-Tenure-Track
Loyola University Chicago (LUC), College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Anthropology invites applications for a full-time position as a Lecturer in Biological Anthropology (preference given to Medical Anthropology), beginning Fall 2020. The appointment is full-time, non-tenure track with a multi-year renewable contract. The department serves over 100 majors and minors, offers BA and BS degrees, and is a substantial contributor to the University Core Curriculum and Interdisciplinary Programs. (For more information about the Department of Anthropology, please visit its website at http://www.luc.edu/anthropology/index.shtml.)

Candidates will be expected to teach four courses per semester, the majority of which will be the College of Arts and Sciences Foundational Core Course UCSF 137: The Scientific Basis of Environmental Issues. The candidate will also be expected to contribute to and develop interdisciplinary teaching initiatives that enhance collaboration between Life and Medical Sciences, Social Sciences, and the Humanities, develop courses specifically designed to support and enhance the Anthropology program alongside other programs such as Public Health, Environmental Science, and Biology, and develop new opportunities for student experiential learning.

We seek candidates with an excellent record of teaching and a deep commitment to undergraduate education in medical, biological or applied anthropology, whose expertise focuses on issues including global and local health disparities in living populations, health outreach and education, and/or ethics and inequities. Requirements include a Ph.D. in hand by May 2020 in anthropology, an exceptional enthusiasm for and commitment to undergraduate teaching, and a dedication to student development. The candidate should be willing to support the mission of LUC and the goals of a Jesuit Catholic Education.

Candidates should submit a current Curriculum Vitae, a teaching statement, and a letter of interest to www.careers.luc.edu. They also should provide the names and email addresses of three individuals prepared to speak to their professional qualifications for this position, especially in terms of undergraduate teaching and mentorship. Referees will not be contacted immediately, but might be contacted at subsequent points in the review process. Candidates should, if they desire, forward additional materials related to teaching excellence and mentoring to:

Anne L. Grauer, Ph.D., Chair  Department of Anthropology  Loyola University Chicago  1032 W. Sheridan Road  Chicago, Illinois 60660 Review of applications will begin December 15, 2020 and continue until the position is filled. http://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/12604