Physical Anthropology 2013-2014

Postings in Physical Anthropology 2013-14
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Arizona State University - Two Assistant Professors, Evolutionary Anthropology (Nov. 15)
The School of Human Evolution and Social Change at Arizona State University seeks to fill two positions in evolutionary anthropology at the assistant professor level, reflecting our continuing investment in global leadership in the area of evolutionary social science. Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in hand at time of appointment in anthropology, psychology, or a closely-related field, and a strong record of empirical or theoretical research. Desired qualifications include (1) research that focuses on the evolution of modern behavior, especially within the areas of evolutionary psychology, gene-culture coevolution, mathematical evolutionary theory, and the evolution of technology, or (2) research that focuses on the evolutionary basis of social behavior or cognition in nonhuman primates, especially as related to aspects of social complexity.

Additional desirable qualifications include evidence of or potential for obtaining external funding; teaching experience in anthropology or related fields; commitment to mentoring and supporting students; and collaborative experience with interdisciplinary research projects. Anticipated start date August 2014.


 * We will begin reviewing applicants on November 15, 2013. Reviews may occur every two weeks thereafter until the search is closed. Applicants must apply online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/3310 and include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names and email addresses of three references. Please make sure your last name appears in each uploaded file name. You may address your cover letter to Professor Joan Silk, Evolutionary Anthropology Search Committee Chair. ASU Job ID: 10547.
 * So this means they are not explicitly hiring one person for description 1 and one person for description 2, but it's more fluid? The wording suggestions they have two topics of interest, but they are not listing them as separate jobs, so I'm guessing they have a lot of freedom to hire the two "best" candidates?
 * The AAA job posting states that they are looking to fill two positions, one in each area.
 * They anticipate two more similar hires next year, so if they found two incredible primatologists in this year's pool, they could potentially count on getting two human-oriented positions next year (and vice versa).

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

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

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

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

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


 * A review of applications will begin October 1, 2013 and will continue until a suitable candidate is selected. For best consideration, please apply by this date.
 * To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply online at the following link: http://jobs.armstrong.edu
 * 10/1 Letter requests auto-generated with application

Australian National University - Lecturer, Bioarchaeology and/or Forensic Anthropology (closed Oct 16)
The School of Archaeology and Anthropology in the ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Biological Anthropology specialising in Bioarchaeology and/or or Forensic Anthropology to contribute to its research and teaching program, commencing in 2014. We seek to appoint a Lecturer with an active commitment to research, who is able to translate that research interest into lively and engaging courses and supervision at undergraduate and graduate levels.
 * http://jobs.anu.edu.au/PositionDetail.aspx?p=3528

Australian National University - Lecturer, Human Behavioural Ecology (closed Oct 16)
The School of Archaeology and Anthropology in the ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Biological Anthropology broadly specialising in human behavioural ecology to contribute to its research and teaching program, commencing in 2014. We seek to appoint a Lecturer with an active commitment to research, who is able to translate that research interest into lively and engaging courses taught at the undergraduate level and above, and to supervise postgraduate research students. That person will be able to demonstrate energy and expertise in teaching, research and publication, at an early-career level.
 * http://jobs.anu.edu.au/PositionDetail.aspx?p=3525
 * This isn't really a limited-term appointment as such; they just start you at 4 years and then "continue" you (that's when you're made permanent). This is more or less equivalent to assistant prof. here from what I understand.
 * 10/16: Application acknowledged via email

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

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


 * NOTE from Archaeology Jobs page: "AAA interview requests have gone out to a short list (10/31)"

Binghamton University, SUNY (review begins Nov. 15)
Binghamton University, State University of New York (SUNY), Anthropology Department seeks a biological anthropologist specializing in epidemiology for a tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 2014. The candidate is expected to develop an active research program with field-based and/or laboratory-based research, and with plans to incorporate students in her/his research. This position must support the Biomedical Anthropology MS Degree program by teaching core courses for the MS, as well as advising Biomedical MS students, and providing teaching support for pre-med students who need to meet the new competency requirements for the MCAT exams. Applicants should review the graduate and undergraduate programs and other faculty interests at http://www.binghamton.edu/anthropology/.

Requirements: Applicants must have a PhD, demonstrated teaching experience, an active research program, and publications. The areas of expertise within epidemiology should include one or more of the following: evolutionary medicine, international health, genetic epidemiology, and/or the epidemiology of chronic and infectious diseases.

Additional Information: It is the policy of the Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.


 * Application Instructions: Formal review of applications will begin 15 November 2013 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications consisting of a cover letter addressing teaching and research interests, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references must be sent electronically by visiting http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com. In addition, hard copies should be sent to: Chair, Biological Anthropology Search Committee, Department of Anthropology, Binghamton University, P.O. Box 6000, Binghamton, NY 13902-6000. Questions about the position may be directed to anthsrch@binghamton.edu.

Boise State University - Human Evolutionary Ecologist (Dec. 1, 2013)
Assistant Professor - Department of Anthropology - Search # SS-0020-13

Boise State University, p0wered by creativity and innovation, stands uniquely positioned in the Northwest as a metropolitan research university of distinction. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply for the position of Assistant Professor.

We seek a Human Evolutionary Ecologist for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level, beginning in August 2014.

You will have the opportunity to: ·contribute to the department's commitment to the study of human behavior from an evolutionary and ecological perspective. ·teach lower division courses in biological and biocultural anthropology, upper division courses in kinship, ecological and evolutionary anthropology, and quantitative methods, as well as graduate courses in methods and your area of specialization. ·advise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students ·maintain an active research program

At a minimum you should have: A Ph.D. in hand is required by time employment begins.

Preferentially, you will have: ·expertise in human behavioral ecology, life history theory, reproductive ecology, cooperation and resource management, game theory and network analysis. ·strong quantitative skills and an active research program including a fieldwork or lab component and external grant experience ·The geographic area of interest is open.

Salary and benefits: Competitive salary, plus an excellent benefits package is available for eligible employees, for more information visit: http://hrs.boisestate.edu/careers/benefits/.

http://apply.interfolio.com/23387
 * If you are interested in this position: Please submit a cover letter indicating your interest and qualifications for this position. Attach a CV that includes employment history (including dates of employment) and three professional references with contact information. Required documents should be submitted at:
 * Review of documents will begin immediately and will continue until finalist are identified. About the University: http://www.boisestate.edu/. About the City of Boise: http://www.boisechamber.org/. About the Department: http://sspa.boisestate.edu/anthropology/ [posted at HigherEdJobs.com on Oct. 11, 2013]

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


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


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


 * The job listing states explicitly now "do not apply through the HR website", heads up! LINK
 * 9/14: the posting on HigherEd Jobs (title link) says "This position is no longer an active posting on HigherEdJobs" and "Position Deleted on 9/01/2013"; does anyone know if this means that the hire was cancelled??
 * 9/15: this position is definitely still active. I am a member of the search committee.
 * 9/15: Maybe they deleted the original pages that linked to the HR site? I'm glad to see the position is still active!
 * 9/16: They deleted the original post through HigherEdJobs because applications through this system sent out automatic requests to letter writers for references. They did not want letters so early in the process, so they stopped using that system.
 * 9/28: Does anyone know what happened to last year's job and how this relates to that (e.g., stronger emphasis on the physical/physiological?)?


 * 10/21: Application acknowledgment received from department (2x)
 * 10/24: Request for letters of rec received (3x)
 * 11/10: The first cut happened 4 days after the closing date? Just curious if anyone else received a request for letters so soon? - Yes, and I know of a couple of others.
 * 11/11: Well I didn't hear anything, so I guess I'll cross this one off of my list

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

STARTING DATE: September 1, 2014

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

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

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

SALARY RANGE: Initial salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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

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

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


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

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


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

Emory University (Nov. 15)
The Department of Anthropology at Emory University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in paleoanthropology or Paleolithic archeology. We seek a scholar with an active research program addressing core issues in hominin biological and behavioral adaptation and evolution. Candidates must hold a doctoral degree, have an excellent research record, and a demonstrated commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level. Capacity to teach skeletal biology is desirable. Ability to interact effectively with faculty in a broadly inclusive department is important.

The Department of Anthropology and Emory University embrace diversity and seek candidates who will participate in a climate that attracts students of all ethnicities, races, nationalities, and genders. We strongly encourage qualified women and underrepresented minorities to apply.


 * Please send a curriculum vita, a research statement, a teaching statement, and complete contact information for three references to: [mailto:AnthroFacultySrch@emory.edu AnthroFacultySrch@emory.edu]. Applications accepted through November 15, 2013.
 * It doesn't ask for a cover letter, but I cannot imagine that they do not want a cover letter (right?).
 * I read this as a cover letter/research statement with an additional teaching statement

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

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

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


 * For full consideration, applicants must apply for position number F5351z at http://jobs.gmu.edu/; complete and submit the online application; and upload a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names of three persons whom we may contact for letters of reference. Any questions should be directed to Professor Andrew Bickford, Chair, Bioarchaeology Search Committee at: abickfo1@gmu.edu or 703-993-1424. Review of applications will begin on October 25, 2013.
 * Job posted to the Washington Post: http://www.washingtonpost.com/jobs/JS_JobSearchDetail?jobid=33742192&jobSummaryIndex=0&agentID=&xfeed=1&wpsrc=AG0002974
 * Why are they looking for another bio-arch? Didn't they hire someone (Klaus) last year? Does somebody know?
 * They did hire another bioarch last year as an Assoc. Prof or senior Asst. Prof, so there lies the question - deptartment expansion?
 * Yup, they hired Klaus last year, and I've heard they're expanding the bioarch track
 * 11/10 -- Additional materials and letters requested on 10/31

===George Washington University (DC) - Human Evolutionary Genomics (review begins Nov. 15)=== The George Washington University invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor position in Human Evolutionary Genomics in the Department of Anthropology, to begin Fall 2014. We seek candidates that complement the current strengths of the faculty in the Center for the Advanced Study of Hominid Paleobiology with exceptional promise as scholars and teachers to offer courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Rank is commensurate with experience.

Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Anthropology, Genomics, Genetics, or a related field. ABD candidates will be considered, but must complete all requirements for the Ph.D. by August 1, 2014. Applicants must have a commitment to excellence in teaching as demonstrated by teaching experience, evaluations and letters of reference, a strong publication record, and an active research program focusing on human genomics or genetics from an evolutionary perspective that can involve students.

Other Information: The George Washington University’s Anthropology Department has a dynamic community of scholars, a strong PhD program in Hominid Paleobiology linked with the Center for the Advanced Study of Hominid Paleobiology (http://cashp.gwu.edu), and close links with the Smithsonian Institution.

The University seeks to attract a diverse faculty of the highest caliber; women and underrepresented minorities are particularly encouraged to apply.

Department Link: http://departments.columbian.gwu.edu/anthropology/

Quick Link http://www.gwu.jobs:80/postings/18055

===Grand Valley State University- Biological Anthropology(Nov. 8th)=== The Anthropology Department within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI (http://www.gvsu.edu/anthropology) invites applications for a 9 month, tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor level to start Fall 2014. The Anthropology Department seeks a Biological Anthropologist with research and teaching interests in modern human or nonhuman primate biology. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, modern human (or nonhuman primate) variability and/or adaptation, reproduction, growth and development, the life cycle, and human (or nonhuman primate) evolutionary ecology. An applied approach in the candidate’s research program is highly desirable. The applicant will teach courses in human origins, primate behavior and ecology, culture and the environment, other upper division anthropology courses and will be encouraged to develop a course on modern human variation. Candidate must be committed to GVSU's vision of inclusion and equity and its general education goals. Note: The HR website requires you to give your SSN (or get a number from their HR department) and driver's license number. First time I've encountered that...
 * Special Instructions to Applicants: Please upload a c.1,000-word research agenda under “Statement of Research Interest.” Review of applications will begin on Nov. 15, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered.
 * Apply online at http://www.gvsujobs.org. Include a cover letter, CV, statement of teaching philosophy and experience, and contact information for three references. The online application system will allow you to attach these documents electronically. If you have questions about the position, please contact Dr. Gwyn Madden, Biological Anthropologist Search Committee Chair at maddeng@gvsu.edu or call her at (616) 331-2721. Applications should be received before November 8, 2013. Grand Valley State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Applicants must have completed a PhD in anthropology by August 2014.

Another Note: This position is a replacement for Judi Corr, who is retiring. There are also several biological anthropologists in Grand Valley's Biomedical Sciences Department.
 * 11/13: Additional material (teaching portfolio, transcripts) requested (x 2)

Grand Valley State University - Biomedical Sciences (review begins Oct. 31)
Assistant Professor of Biomedical Sciences - we are recruiting for a new tenure-track faculty member to join our department in Fall, 2014.

Qualifications: Qualified applicants will be committed to both classroom teaching and collaborative research. Individuals must have demonstrated the ability to teach undergraduate and graduate level human anatomy courses and associated human cadaver labs while conducting research in his or her area of expertise that will engage undergraduate and/or graduate students. The successful applicant must have obtained a Ph.D. in anatomy or related field by August 2014.

Responsibilities: Duties include a 9 credit hour teaching load per semester, scholarship and service. While the primary teaching duties for this position will be in anatomy, department faculty may be expected to teach across the curriculum.

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications. Some start up funds for research are available.

Department:  The Biomedical Sciences department has been a fast-growing department at Grand Valley State University. We have over 1,300 majors, 31 full time faculty members, and a masters program, and we offer courses in support of other undergraduate majors, the university’s general education program and select graduate programs. Along with our current teaching and research facilities, a new science building is currently under construction to support the laboratory sciences. For more information about our department, see http://www.gvsu.edu/bms.


 * How To Apply: A complete application must include: (1) cover letter; (2) teaching statement that specifically addresses relevant teaching experience and philosophy; (3) research statement that addresses how undergraduates and/or graduate students will participate in your program of research; (4) vita; (5) graduate transcripts (unofficial); and (6) names and contact information for three references.  Supplemental materials that can attest to qualifications in teaching and scholarship may also be attached.  Apply at https://www.gvsujobs.org/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=367478
 * If you have questions about applying online or need assistance, call Human Resources at 616-331-2215.  Email questions about the position to: Dr. Melissa Tallman, search committee chair ([mailto:tallmame@gvsu.edu tallmame@gvsu.edu]).  The review process will begin on October 31st and will continue until the position is filled.


 * This is a new line, not a replacement, and there are several physical anthropologists in the department.
 * 11/7 - Letters of rec requested

===Harvard University - Tenure-track and/or Tenured Professor, Human Evolutionary Biology (review begins Nov 15)===

The Department of Human Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University is seeking to make one or more full-time appointments at the tenure-track and tenured levels in human biology and physiology. This area includes any aspect of physiology, such as energetics, nutrition, the microbiome, disease ecology, life history, and evolutionary medicine. Applicants’ interests should be explicitly related to human evolution, and we encourage candidates whose research integrates laboratory and field components. The appointment could begin as early as July 1, 2014.
 * Basic Qualifications: Candidates are required to have a doctorate in Anthropology, Biology or related fields.
 * Additional Qualifications: The Department administers a large and successful undergraduate concentration in Human Evolutionary Biology, hence excellence in undergraduate teaching is a priority. A strong research program, including the ability to offer graduate courses, is also expected. Our Doctoral program stresses integration of laboratory and field research and the cooperative training and mentoring of PhD candidates.
 * Special Instructions: Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2013.  Please note that the application process is different for tenure-track and tenured levels.

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

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

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

About the Department: The  Department of Anthropology  is housed in the College of Arts and Letters, the largest college on the campus. The Department aims to maintain its historical four-field approach and has strong ties to the  Idaho Museum of Natural History ,  Kasiska College of Health Professions ,  Molecular Research Core Facility  and the  Center for Archaeology, Materials and Applied Spectroscopy, all on the ISU Pocatello campus.


 * Special Instructions to Applicants: Please submit a cover letter, including a statement of interest with goals for both teaching and research, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference. For full consideration, please apply through the Idaho State University - Human Resources website https://isujobs.net/. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Initial interviews will be conducted at the AAA meetings, Nov. 20th-24th in Chicago.
 * Received an email today reaffirming the above: "Apply through the HR website!". Surprised that they didn't use BCC though, and I could see all the other applicants who received the email. (x2)
 * Please be aware that on other venues the wording regarding recommendation letters is different. For instance, on the AAPA job website, they ask only for contact info for references.  However, after an applicant applies, ISU's HR office auto-generates a message for the letter writers to immediately load up (through their online system) a letter of recommendation.  So, despite the different wordings, what is clear is that recommendation letters are due at the time of application (as a letter writer, I can confirm that this is so after speaking to ISU's Anthro Department chair -- HR will not consider an application complete without the recommendation letters).  So to the applicants out there, please make sure that you have alerted your letter writers, as they will have to submit one at the very ouset of your application process. (10/15/13)
 * 11/3/13: Anyone heard anything? I applied back in August
 * 11/4/13: No, not a peep. I e-mailed to ask late October, but havent heard anything.
 * 11/8/13 I am wondering if they still plan to interview at the AAA meeting. Still havent heard anything, and I would think they would schedule intervews with some advance notice.


 * Note to applicants: The Anthropology Department will have representatives at the AAA to meet with for brief interviews. This will be a convenient time to put names to faces and application files, and answer any questions about the department, university and community. However, realizing that some bioanth types do not usually attend the AAA, we are still reviewing all applicant files and are targeting long list selection and Skype candidate interviews in early-middle December.

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


 * Applicants should send their curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, and three letters of recommendation by email to bioanth@kent.edu for the Biological Anthropology position; to cultural@kent.edu for the Cultural Anthropology position; or by mail to: Chair, Biological Anthropology Search Committee or Chair, Cultural Anthropology Search Committee Department of Anthropology Kent State University 750 Hilltop Dr., Rm. 226 Lowry Hall P.O. Box 5190 Kent, OH 44242-0001 Kent State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of the University’s faculty.


 * LINK: http://careercenter.aaanet.org/jobs/#/detail/5598371/1,false


 * Review of applications for both positions will begin October 15, 2013 and continue until the positions are filled.
 * Also posted at Cultural Anthropology 2013-2014
 * When they ask for letters of reference with the application, is that essential or can you just include the names of three references?  It seems like a bad idea to bother references (even though they would be willing) to go through the effort unless you know you've been long-short-listed--especially for the Associate position, where referees might write a more tailored letter instead of a standard form one.  Does anyone know the actual protocol on this, how bad it would be to just include contact information?
 * I've never been on the other side of the job search, so take this with a grain of salt, but I think that not providing everything they ask for just gives them an excuse to pass your application by. I suspect you could get away with it if you were by far the most attractive applicant - they would have an incentive to chase you for the letters - but most of the time any job is going to have dozens of appropriate applicants. I think requiring letters upfront is profoundly rude and shows a great lack of respect for the time taken by letter writers, but until we're on the search committees I don't think it's an issue we can address. (9/23/13)
 * As a member of a search committee (although not this seach committee), if an application is incomplete, we are not supposed to consider it unless we contact every applicant - regardless of whether we would be willing to short list him or her - to ask for the rest of the application materials.   (9/23/13)
 * But perhaps they mean for your recommenders to submit the recommendations their selves? The Stony Brook listing was updated from similar working to clarify that, yes, they want the recommendations right away, but no, you don't submit them yourself. I think that is part of the confusion here since they are asking for all the documents submitted together.
 * Thanks for the perspectives on that.  The consensus is clearly to include them (or rather, maybe have them sent).  I agree that it's inconsiderate to require the letters up front, though.  Hence the question.  It sounds like extra work for the letter writers but also for the search committee if they have to track them all down.  Hopefully future job posters will be reading this post and take this to heart.  Thanks again.
 * Letters of recommendation that are not submitted by the letter writers or submitted by the applicant in an unsealed and unsigned envelope are of limited value in a search (and in general). In such a case it must be assumed that the applicant has seen the letter, i.e., it lacks confidentiality. Thus, one should always have the letter writers send the letter (or include it in a sealed and signed envelope). Also, one clarification about requesting letters upfront. This is common in searches with many applicants (e.g., it is standard in most bio searches). It (a) helps the committee to wade through many applications and (b) helps to conduct the search in a shorter amount of time. Yes, it is more work for the letter writers, but there is another side of the coin: it makes the search faster and the life of a committee member easier. Thus, in my opinion it is not inconsiderate. There are very good reasons for doing it this way. (10/13/13)
 * Well, as long as it makes it easier for the committee member . ..
 * Application acknowledged (10/15/13)
 * 11/8/13 I am having a hard time understanding how a committee having letters up front saves time. Now committee members have to read the application materials AND the letters of recommendation (LORs). How does that save time? Are you saying the committee only reads the LORs and then decides whether to read the cover letter and other application materials? I suppose if letter writers bad-mouth applicants that could save some time. Is this common? Unfortunately about half of the jobs I have applied for require letters up front and my letter writers have occasionally complained about having to do so many. This is why I find it annoying when a department requires LORs with the application. I cant change the rules, but if I could I would only require LORs when people have been short-listed. After all, you should be evaluating me as an applicant based on my research credentials and potential for teaching, research, grantsmanship, and service. Anybody can get someone to write them a good LOR, so I don't see why LORs would be weighted very heavily, if at all. Since I have never been on a faculty search committee, any insight you can provide would be helpful. Also, which is better, LORs that paint a picture of the individuals as perfect in every way or letters that provide a balanced review on the application (e.g. s/he is a great researcher and grant writer, but can be quirky or socially awkward)?
 * 11/8/13 If letters are not submitted upfront, the committee goes through all files, meets, and selects applications for a long list. For those folks on the long list letters are requested (perhaps additional material is requested from the applicant as well). Usually the letter writers get some time, e.g., 2 weeks, to respond. Then the committee reads the letters (and other material), meets again, and makes the short list, i.e., those being invited. If letters are submitted upfront all the time in between is cut. That's why it saves time; ballpark is 4 weeks. And this time might be important when departments want to be among the first to make offers. In terms of the other issues, letters are part of the whole package, i.e., one piece of the puzzle, and don't weigh 50% or more. Also, yes, you might get someone to write you a good letter. But that doesn't cut it. Good is not sufficient.
 * 11/9/13 Yes, I agree with the above - the time saving is potentially cutting the step of having a long list.   I also agree that letters are just part of the puzzle - a strong letter is nothing without a well concevied cover letter / research / teaching statement and good CV.   A strong letter should be: 1) tailored to the position so that the skills your referees are emphasizing match the department  - i.e. anthropology vs. anatomy vs. EEB might be different letters, or small liberal arts college vs. large research institution; and 2) should give some specifics - I've seen letters where the referree was so general, the letter could have been written for anyone.  I think honesty is important in a letter, but a good referee should be able to paint you in the best possible light without coming off artificial.
 * 11/12/13 The two explanations above help a great deal. Thank you.

Michigan State University (MI) - (review begins December 15th, 2013)
Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Anthropology. The appointment will begin August 16, 2014. We seek a physical anthropologist specializing in forensic anthropology. Candidates will be expected to contribute to the MSU Forensic Anthropology Laboratory and perform forensic anthropology casework involving medical examiner offices and law enforcement agencies.

Candidates must be committed to both undergraduate and graduate education, must display evidence of excellence in research, and will be expected to obtain extramural funding for their research. Priority will be given to candidates whose scholarly and teaching interests complement current faculty expertise. A Ph.D. in anthropology is required by date of appointment. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please send application letter, including statement of research and teaching interests, CV, names and email addresses of three references. Electronic submission is required and materials should be uploaded at jobs.msu.edu (do not include publications). Please email up to three publications to the Staffing Coordinator, Annette Werner at [mailto:werner15@msu.edu werner15@msu.edu].
 * The closing date for applications is December 15, 2013, or until the position is filled. Questions regarding this position can be addressed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Todd Fenton at [mailto:fentont@msu.edu fentont@msu.edu]. Michigan State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.


 * This position is not listed on the jobs.msu.edu site; has it not been approved yet?

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

The position is open to a variety of topical research areas, though a regional focus in Asia or Latin America is preferred. The successful candidate will teach five courses (or twenty credit hours) per year and should be able to design courses in medical or physical anthropology in addition to courses in cultural anthropology, including introductory and theoretical courses. Additionally, successful applicants should maintain an active research agenda amenable to student involvement. An ability to work closely with and mentor students in a small, liberal arts environment is essential. In order to better prepare our anthropology students for post-graduate success we intend to forge partnerships with organizations open to hosting internships with our students. Qualified applicants will be able to assist in this process as well as in the expansion of the anthropology program at Pacific. Successful applicants should have PhD completed by the time of hire.
 * Please submit a letter of application (addressed to Dr. Jessica Ritter, Department Chair), CV, three letters of recommendation, statement of teaching philosophy, copies of teaching evaluations, and a statement of research agenda. Electronic submission (in pdf format) is required. Application materials and inquiries should be sent to Ms. Pam Kofstad, Administrative Assistant for the School of Social Sciences: kofstad@pacificu.edu. The deadline for all application materials is October 1, 2013. The search committee expects to conduct preliminary phone interviews by mid October to be followed by on-campus interviews for finalists in early November, 2013. Position begins in late August, 2014.
 * Application materials will be screened and interview candidates will be selected and notified. The hiring process normally consists of several interviews and can last several weeks depending on the position. Employment is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States and successful completion of a background check. If the position is posted on our job board at http://www.pacificu.edu/hr/employment/positions/index.cfm it is an available position and you may apply. No phone calls please.
 * Contacted for a intial phone conversation; not a formal interview, 10/16/13.
 * E-mail rejection after e-mailing to ask status, 10/29/13 (x1)
 * I wasn't contacted for an interview, but I haven't gotten a rejection email either, 11/4/13
 * Went back and looked at the e-mail. Dr Ritter said they narrowed it down to 3 applicants who have been scheduled for interviews on campus.
 * Campus visit scheduled for Nov. (x1)

Stanford University - Human Environment Interactions (closed Oct. 1)

 * See full post at Cultural Anthropology 2013-2014

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

Department: Anthropology Campus: Stony Brook West Campus/HSC

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

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

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

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


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

Stony Brook University -  Anthropology, Primate Behavioral Ecology (Nov. 15)
Assistant Professor REF#: F-8196-13-10

As part of an interdepartmental initiative in Human Evolutionary Biology, Stony Brook University invites applications for a tenure-track position in the Department of Anthropology at the level of Assistant Professor, beginning in the fall of 2014. The successful candidate for this position will have an outstanding research program, a commitment to excellence in teaching, and will participate in a new undergraduate major in Human Evolutionary Biology jointly offered by the Departments of Anthropology and of Ecology & Evolution.

The Department of Anthropology seeks a scientist specializing in the behavioral ecology of primates. Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in anthropology, biology, psychology, or a closely-related field at the time of employment and the ability to teach a class on the evolution of human behavior. Desired qualifications include a strong record of field, laboratory, and/or model-based research, evidence of research productivity (grants, publications), and teaching effectiveness. Research focus is open, but multidisciplinary approaches including genetics or physiology of behavior are particularly welcomed.

The successful candidate will teach an undergraduate course on “Evolution of Human Behavior” for Human Evolutionary Biology majors and will be expected to teach additional undergraduate courses in her/his area of expertise, secure external research funding, and play an active role in our highly ranked graduate program.

===SUNY Oswego - Biological Anthropology (review begins Nov. 15)=== The Department of Anthropology at the State University of New York at Oswego invites applications for a tenure track assistant professor position.
 * Applicants should apply via AcademicJobsOnline.Org: http://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/3213 (Position ID: 3213). Applications should include a cover letter (which includes research and teaching interests), curriculum vitae, up to three examples of publications, and three reference letters (to be submitted by the reference writers through AcademicJobsOnline.Org). Applications should be addressed to the Behavioral Ecology Search Committee, Department of Anthropology, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-4364, USA. For full consideration applications and letters of reference should be submitted before November 15, 2013. Questions about the search should be directed to the Behavioral Ecology Search Committee at <[mailto:anthropology@stonybrook.edu anthropology@stonybrook.edu] >. Stony Brook University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer.

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. In addition, the State University of New York provides an excellent benefit package. For more information on benefits for full-time UUP faculty, visit: http://www.suny.edu/benefits/

Date of Appointment: August 18, 2014

Description of Responsibilities: Will be required to teach courses in Introductory Archaeology and Human Evolution, Biological Anthropology, Forensic and Advanced Forensic Anthropology, Human Osteology, Research Methods, and Nonhuman Primates. Will assume responsibility for analysis of human remains and reporting for an ongoing NAGPRA project. Will be required to maintain working relationships with regional medical examiners.

In addition, the person will be expected to display a demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and scholarship, commitment to undergraduate and/or graduate education, and possess communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to work effectively with an increasingly diverse array of students and colleagues.

Required Qualifications: Ph.D. and teaching experience in biological and forensic anthropology, including primatology, and demonstrated expertise in forensic analysis. Strong record of accomplishment in teaching undergraduates, successful grant writing, and experience in interdisciplinary programs.

Preferred Qualifications: Strong commitment to working with students to increase internship and coop opportunities. Experience in NAGPRA implementation.

To Apply: Submit a letter of application addressing qualifications, a copy of transcripts, curriculum vitae, and three current letters of reference electronically to: http://oswego.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=42781

If you have any questions about the position, please call or e-mail: Dr. Jing Lei, Search Committee Chair, 315-312-4190, jing.lei@oswego.edu


 * Official transcripts are required prior to appointment. Files must be complete to be considered. Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled.
 * Looks like there is an inside candidate

===University of Arizona - Biological Anthropology (Dec. 1)=== The School of Anthropology (College of Social and Behavioral Sciences) at the University of Arizona invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in biological anthropology, to start August, 2014, contingent upon availability of funding. We seek an outstanding scholar conducting innovative research into questions of human evolutionary significance. Specializations can include, but are not limited to, behavioral ecology of humans and nonhuman primates, physiology, anatomy, life history, genetics/genomics, and evolutionary medicine. While the specific area of work is open, research interests that bridge current strengths in biological anthropology are highly desirable, and applicants should explicitly describe in their cover letter how they envision integrating with current program in the University of Arizona School of Anthropology. Applicants should have Ph.D. in hand, a strong record of research and publications, and a commitment to teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Evidence of success in generating external funding is desirable.


 * For details and to apply online, go to http://www.UACareers.com/53656. Position closes 12/1/13. The University of Arizona is an EEO/AA Employer - M/W/D/V
 * Although the search closes 12/1/13, the website says that review begins on November 15th.

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

Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Arts

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

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

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

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

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

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

For further information go to http://www.auckland.ac.nz/opportunities.
 * Applications close 1 September 2013


 * Rejection notice received via email. (9-25)
 * References contacted for letters (9/25)
 * Anyone know if this search has moved forward at all? (10/24)
 * No any news (10/30)
 * Invite for skype short list interview (11/4)

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

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

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

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


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

===University of California, Berkeley - Anthropology of Race (closed Oct. 1)===
 * See full post at Cultural Anthropology 2013-2014

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

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

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


 * Closing Date: Application deadline is October 15, 2013. To Apply: Applications are accepted at: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/apply/JPF00380. Please include electronic versions of: an application cover letter, research and teaching statements, a curriculum vitae, samples of written work, teaching evaluations, sample syllabi, and names and current contact information for three referees (do not send letter of recommendation and/or placement files). Additionally, applicants are required to submit a separate statement summarizing their past and/or potential contributions to diversity. (See http://facultyequity.ucsd.edu/Faculty-Applicant-C2D-Info.asp for further assistance regarding UCSD's diversity expectations). Please select the following recruitment: Assistant Professor (10-590) – Biological Anthropology. AA-EOE: UCSD is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong institutional commitment to excellence through diversity
 * Contact: Guillermo Algaze, Search Committee Chair, Department of Anthropology - MC 0532, UCSD, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093
 * Check out the 2012-2013 jobs page. Apparently this position was listed last year and after bringing candidates out, they decided not to hire anyone.
 * E-mail exchange with Dr. Algaze (11/7) indicates that they have barely started to go through applications..

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

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


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

University of Connecticut (Dec 1st)
The University of Connecticut solicits applications for a tenure track appointment in the Department of Anthropology at the rank of Assistant Professor. We are seeking an evolutionary anthropologist whose research focuses on human cognition, cultural evolution, and religion. Candidates should be engaged in active field research but geographic area of specialization is open. This position includes undergraduate and graduate teaching assignments in the Department of Anthropology. The appointment begins August 23, 2014. The compensation package will be commensurate with background, qualifications, and experience.

Minimum Qualifications: 1) A completed Ph.D. from an accredited United States university or equivalent foreign terminal degree at the time of appointment, and evidence of 2) excellent scholarly activity and a strong publication record 3) significant ethnographic research experience 4) quantitative research skills, and 5) effective undergraduate teaching.Preferred Qualifications: Evidence of 1) ability to obtain external funding, 2) commitment to mentoring and supporting graduate students, and 3) collaborative experience with interdisciplinary research projects.

To be considered a candidate for the position, applications must include:  1) a cover letter indicating your research focus, 2) your curriculum vita, 3) two published works or works in progress, and 4) statement of teaching pedagogy and copies of your teaching evaluations.

Applications MUST be submitted online at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/3554

Additionally, please follow the instructions in Academic Jobs Online to direct two reference writers to submit letters of reference on your behalf.


 * If you have questions about the position, contact Dr. Richard Sosis, Chair of the Search Committee, at richard.sosis@uconn.edu . Interested qualified candidates are urged to apply by December 1, 2013.

University of Colorado-Denver School of Medicine (deadline past:  was due August 1)
Department of Cell and Developmental Biology:  two tenure-track Assistant Prof positions to teach gross anatomy. One position advertised focused on 3D imaging and computer modeling and the other on neuroanatomy. These are straight anatomy jobs, but there is one biological anthropologist on faculty and many anthropologists would be well qualified.

Anyone hear anything yet about these positions?

University of Hawaii - West O'ahu (review now begins Nov 22th)
This position will be responsible for teaching upper and lower division courses in Physical Anthropology and Forensic Anthropology. Responsibilities include teaching some combination of existing courses--Humankind Emerging, Introduction to Physical Anthropology and Lab, Human Skeletal Biology, Human Ecological Adaptation, Forensic Anthropology, Advanced Techniques in Forensic Anthropology, and/or Senior Practicum--plus related courses in areas of the professor’s expertise. In addition to teaching within their disciplines, all faculty members at UHWO are expected to engage in scholarly activity, participate in curriculum development, provide service to the profession and broader community, teach courses using distance methods, participate in program assessment, advise students and supervise senior projects, practicum and readings courses, and participate in faculty governance. The person hired will also work closely with our partners for an undergraduate Certificate in Applied Forensic Anthropology with faculty at the nearby Leeward Community College and staff at the Joint Pacific Account Command/Central Identification Laboratory.
 * Was tenure-track, but has been changed to non-tenure track and the deadline moved back from Sept 30th to Nov 22nd**


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

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Biological Anthropologist (Dec. 2)
The Department of Anthropology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign seeks to hire a biological anthropologist for a full-time (nine-month) tenure-track or tenured position at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor. Target start date is August 16, 2014. We are interested in candidates with established research programs in Life History Theory, Human Ecology, Human Health, Growth and Development, Epidemiology, Epigenetics or Evolutionary Medicine. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated excellence in teaching human gross anatomy, and whose research complements existing strengths in the Department of Anthropology.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in hand at time of appointment. Applications from medical scholars (MD/PhD) are strongly encouraged. A successful candidate at the level of Assistant Professor should present evidence of an active research agenda, effort in seeking external funding and a strong commitment to teaching. Candidates for Associate Professor should demonstrate a record of scholarly publications, grants and awards, and excellence in teaching and student mentoring. Scholarly excellence is our primary criterion for evaluation. Salary will be commensurate with experience.


 * Instructions for the application process can be obtained by visiting the following web address: http://go.illinois.edu/ANTHfaculty . To apply please upload PDF files of your cover letter, curriculum vitae, and research and teaching statements. The online application will require names and contact information for three references.
 * Please contact Karla Harmon ( kharmon@illinois.edu) if you have questions. In order to ensure full consideration, applications materials (in PDF format only) must be received by December 2, 2013.

University of Michigan-Dearborn (MI)  - Dec 1
The UM-Dearborn Anthropology Discipline seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in biological / physical anthropology. Appointment begins on September 1, 2014. A Ph.D. is required at the time of appointment. We are especially interested in candidates who are able to teach and conduct research from a biocultural and evolutionary perspective. The committee seeks candidates whose work provides a long-term perspective on populations past or present in areas such as nutrition, human growth and development, disease and health, genetics, paleopathology, or bioarchaeology. The geographical area is open. We encourage faculty to develop new courses, especially ones that meet our mission to teach students about national and global diversity.

The Anthropology program at the University of Michigan-Dearborn is part of the Behavioral Sciences Department. There are 35 full-time faculty lines in Psychology, Sociology, and Anthropology and Health Policy Studies. UM-D values a teacher/scholar model and high-quality undergraduate education.

The teaching load is three (3) courses per term. An active program of research/ scholarship is also expected. We encourage student engagement in teaching and research. Sections of Introduction to Anthropology take part in our student-mentor program in which upper-level students mentor beginning students.

Evidence of teaching excellence and research potential is required. Candidates should be able to teach a variety of undergraduate courses in biological/physical anthropology, including nutrition and human development, human evolution, human genetics, human body growth and heath, as well as a general four-field introduction to anthropology. Candidates for this position must have earned or will earn a PhD degree or equivalent by September 1, 2014.


 * Please send hardcopy versions of: your CV, a letter describing your teaching and research goals, and names of three (3) references to Rachel Buzzeo, Department of Behavioral Sciences, University of Michigan-Dearborn, Dearborn, Michigan 48128. Evaluation of applicants will begin on December 1, 2013. Applications received after this date will be considered until the position is filled.
 * The original ad requested that application materials be sent to Rachel Buzzeo. After sending the materials to her she e-mailed me to say to wait and submit them online to the university's website. After waiting a month new ads went up saying to mail hard copies to Ms. Buzzeo. Hopefully their protocol for submitting applications is now finalized. (10/1 - 11/3)

===[http://www.higheredjobs.com/faculty/details.cfm?JobCode=175822247&Title=Assistant%20Professor%20of%20Biological%20or%20Medical%20Anthropology '''University of Missouri-St. Louis - Assistant Professor of Biological or Medical Anthropology] (review begins Dec. 16, 2013''')=== The Department of Anthropology, Sociology and Languages at the University of Missouri-St. Louis invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Biological or Medical Anthropology to begin in the Fall of 2014.

We seek candidates with demonstrated research excellence and teaching interests in biological or medical anthropology. The successful candidate will lead the creation of a new interdisciplinary major in comparative human development that will offer an innovative platform for attracting undergraduate students interested in careers in medicine and health by bridging the biological and social sciences. The ideal candidate will have a broad anthropological background that combines biological and cultural approaches. Potential specializations could include human development, human-environment relationships, and/or traditional medical systems. PhD in hand is required.

The new faculty member will teach Introduction to Biological Anthropology and Human Variation. An ability to teach forensic anthropology, human osteology and/or GIS is desirable, as is an interest in overseeing the department's Forensic Anthropology Lab, which houses an exceptional teaching collection. Candidates are expected to support the Anthropology program's core curriculum and the University's general education program, as well as offer core courses in their areas of specialization. Promise of teaching excellence and the successful mentoring of undergraduate students are required.

Applicants should submit the following electronically in MS Word or PDF formats to Laura Hayes ([mailto:asldepartment@umsl.edu asldepartment@umsl.edu]) with the subject line "biological or medical anthropologist," and be addressed to Susan Brownell, Chair, Department of Anthropology, Sociology and Languages: Letter of application, Curriculum Vitae, and Complete contact information for three referees.


 * Review of applications by the Anthropology Search Committee will begin on Dec. 16, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute to our unique educational mission. The University of Missouri-St. Louis is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity. To learn more about the department, visit http://www.umsl.edu/divisions/artscience/anthro

University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Biological Anthropology--Paleoanthropology (review begins Nov. 15, 2013)
The Department of Anthropology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor of Biological Anthropology. Expertise in paleoanthropology is preferred. The successful candidate will engage in theory-driven field research, and demonstrate evidence of effective teaching, of obtaining extramural funding, and of a strong record of scholarly publications. The candidate should synergize with other faculty focused on bioarchaeology, prehistoric archaeology, hunter-gatherers, and the evolution of human social behavior and nutrition. The Department offers BA, MA, and PhD degrees, and has research emphases in adaptive strategies; food and nutrition; childhood and parenting; and sexuality, gender, and identity. Applicants should be able to teach a range of courses, from an introductory course in Biological Anthropology to more advanced undergraduate and graduate classes. The successful candidate must have a PhD in hand by July 1, 2014. Review of applications begins on November 15 and continues until the position is filled. Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.


 * The review of materials will begin November 15, and will continue until the position is filled. Materials should be addressed to Dr. Peter Gray, Search Committee Chair, and are to be submitted via on-line application at https://hrsearch.unlv.edu.
 * For assistance with UNLV’s on-line applicant portal, contact UNLV Employment Services at (702) 895-2894 or [mailto:hrsearch@unlv.edu hrsearch@unlv.edu ]. Applicants of under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.

===University of Nevada, Reno - Physical Anthropology (Jan. 15)=== Assistant Professor, Physical Anthropology: Forensic Anthropology-Bioarchaeology. We seek a scholar who will develop an active research program and contribute to the undergraduate and graduate programs in anthropology. The successful candidate is expected to teach introductory physical anthropology, upper- division courses, and graduate seminars in line with areas of specialty. Tenure-track faculty involved in graduate teaching and research typically teach two courses per semester; other duties are to advise undergraduate and graduate students; develop undergraduate and graduate curricula; carry out research and publish results; foster collaboration across subfields and departments; conduct local and regional research, such as possible development of high desert decomposition facility; participate on department committees; and carry out service and outreach activities.

Required Qualifications: PhD in anthropology at time of application; specialty in physical anthropology with emphasis on forensic anthropology/bioarchaeology.

Preferred Qualifications: Field experience in forensic anthropology and/or bioarchaeology; willingness to teach upper-level courses such as forensic anthropology, bioarchaeology, human evolution, quantitative methods; interests should complement those of existing faculty; evidence of a fundable research program; a record of research publication; willingness to help establish high desert 'body farm' in Reno environs; experience teaching introductory and advanced undergraduate and graduate courses. Additional desirable areas of specialty include, but are not limited to paleopathology, NAGPRA, nutrition, human genetics, and human-environment relationships.

Contact Information for this Position: G. Richard Scott, Search Chair, grscott@unr.edu, 775-682-7630. Verla Jackson, Search Coordinator, verla@unr.edu, 775-784-4834


 * Special Instructions to Applicants: Applications will only be accepted through the online system. Please submit a cover letter outlining research and teaching interests, contact information for three references, a CV, and a writing sample.
 * Link to Apply: https://www.unrsearch.com/postings/13754

University of Wisconsin - Madison - Biological Anthropology (Dec. 1)
Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience: Teaching experience preferred. Must demonstrate potential for obtaining excellence in teaching, research and professional service.

Principal duties: Responsibilities include: teaching two courses per semester at undergraduate and/or graduate level in Biological Anthropology, developing an active research program, advising at the undergraduate and graduate level, and performing professional and University service as appropriate.

Please submit applications to Professor Karen Strier, Vilas Professor and Irven DeVore Professor of Anthropology; Chair, Search Committee in Biological Anthropology; Department of Anthropology, University of Wisconsin, 5240 Social Science Building, 1180 Observatory Drive, Madison, WI 53706. Application materials should include statement of research and teaching interests, CV, three letters of recommendation and up to three publications.

Unless another application procedure has been specified above, please send resume and cover letter referring to Position Vacancy Listing #77658 to: Karen Strier. Phone: 608-262-0302. 1180 Observatory Dr, 5403 W.H. Sewell Social Science Bld, Madison, WI 53706-1320. Email: kbstrier@wisc.edu


 * To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by December 1, 2013.
 * Posted at HigherEdJobs.com
 * 9/29: Additional description on university website includes: "We are especially interested in candidates with active field programs and whose research focuses on ecology (e.g., diet-related) of anthropoids"

University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh(Dec 16th)
Tenure-track position in biological anthropology. We seek a broadly trained biological anthropologist with interests in medical anthropology, forensic anthropology, human biological diversity, or related areas. The ideal candidate will complement the existing department specializations, will be open to cross disciplinary collaborations (e.g. Health Sciences, Nursing), and will be committed to quality teaching and active research. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a course on forensic anthropology, Introduction to Biological Anthropology and its associated labs, general education courses, and upper-division courses. The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty.
 * Please send a cover letter, curriculum vita, and three letters of reference to Pete Brown, Chair Religious Studies and Anthropology, 800 Algoma Blvd., Oshkosh, WI 54901. Electronic submissions: brownp@uwosh.edu. Application deadline December 16, 2013. Preliminary interviews may take place at the AAA meetings in Chicago. AA/EEO.
 * LINK: http://careercenter.aaanet.org/jobs/#/detail/5775617/1,false

Wayne State University - Biological Anthro. (review began Oct. 18)
With significant depth in the field of health and medicine, Wayne State University offers a rich environment for collaborative and interdisciplinary research. As part of a larger initiative for health and medicine in the social sciences, the Department of Anthropology at Wayne State University is recruiting a full-time, Biological Anthropologist, rank open, to start Fall 2014. We are searching for an outstanding individual to join a four-field anthropology department with established foci in health, business organizations, urban research and public archaeology. We seek a scholar with a mature theoretical agenda, a strong record of scholarship and the ability to articulate with existing departmental expertise. Desired potential specializations include human growth and development, the environment, forensics, nutrition, or race/ethnicity. New faculty should have high collaborative potential for thematic research within the social, behavioral or medical sciences. We welcome innovative and creative syntheses and research plans that take full advantage of the opportunities presented by the University’s location in metropolitan Detroit and its expanding role as a national center for urban research and teaching. The ideal candidate will combine research leadership in anthropology with opportunities for students in biological anthropology and related fields. A record of peer-reviewed publications, external funding, and excellence in teaching is required. WSU is a leading research university in Detroit’s cultural center serving a diverse student body. Minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please submit curriculum vitae, letter of intent, writing samples, and the names and contact information of four references. The search committee will begin reviewing applications on October 18, 2013 and continue until the position is filled. Wayne State Anthropology faculty members will attend AAAs in Chicago (Nov. 19-24, 2013) and arrange interviews with a long short list of candidates. All applicants must apply to the University’s Online Hiring System at https://jobs.wayne.edu and refer to posting #039752. Look under “Search Postings” then “Create Application.” Wayne State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer.


 * 10/1  The ad calls for a writing sample but the HR website does not provide a link for additonal documents.  They also do not provide information on who to direct questions to..


 * 10/1 I left the references on my CV and uploaded the writing sample under references since that was the only way to make it work. A couple jobs don't provide the search committee chair's name; it's frustrating since it looks silly to address a letter to no one.
 * 10/15 You could call the department and ask for the search committee chair's name but some departments will not release that information. So, you can simply address the letter to the search committee/members of the search committee....
 * 10/25 Request for AAA interview (x4)
 * 11/4 Request for AAA interview
 * 11/5 Letters of recommendation requested (x4)

Ithaca College (NY) - Biological Anthro., Asst. Professor (non-TT, 5 yr. Appt) - (review begins Nov. 1)
Ithaca College seeks a physical/biological anthropologist for a full-time five-year (non-tenure eligible) Assistant Professor position. The successful candidate must be able to teach Introduction to Biological Anthropology, a broad-based biological anthropology methods class and various middle and upper level courses at the undergraduate level. The successful candidate will also advise undergraduates and oversee independent study projects. Topical specialty is open with the exception of forensic anthropology and bioarchaeology. Those with biocultural and applied approaches who can articulate with other subdisciplines of anthropology are of particular interest. Preference for candidates who engage students in experiential learning/fieldwork.


 * Interested individuals should apply online at http://apply.icjobs.org and attach a cover letter, c.v., and a list containing the contact information for three references. Questions about online application may be directed to the Office of Human Resources at 607-274-8000.
 * Review of materials will begin November 1, 2013, and continue until position is filled.
 * Automatic email acknowledging receipt of application (10/29)

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


 * Apply at https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/17931
 * Is this position still open, or is it the one advertised from last year?  The university employment website does not list this position anymore (10/25)
 * Definitely not position from last year, as the postdoc was posted earlier this fall (2013). However, application window must now be closed or perhaps position is already filled [start date was Jan. 2014, so maybe they moved quickly?] (10/28)
 * Yes, the window is closed--they are negotiating with a candidate. (10/30)

University of Tennessee - Haslam Forensic Anthropology Postdoctoral Fellowship
The Department of Anthropology, University of Tennessee, invites applications for the Haslam Forensic Anthropology Postdoctoral Fellowship program. It provides support for a motivated scholar to execute research using our resources, primarily the Anthropological Research Facility and/or the extensive collection of donated and documented skeletons of modern Americans. Teaching opportunities may also be available, if desired. Salary is $47,000 and up to $10,000 will be available to support research each year of the two-year term.

Skills: Qualifications include a recently awarded doctoral degree, demonstration of research capability as a graduate student and a record of external funding. Applicants are encouraged to submit individual or collaborative research proposals for NIJ, NSF, NIH or similar granting agency prior to or upon acceptance of position. Appointment can be as early as Jan. 2014, for a two-year term with the possibility of renewal for a third year.

In addition to the online application, applicants should submit: a letter of interest, CV, description of research to be conducted, any current grant proposals, examples of recent publications, and names of three references to Dr. Dawnie Wolfe Steadman, Director of the Forensic Anthropology Center, Department of Anthropology, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996-0720.


 * Online App. Form: http://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=cecffc49dcd1739c7cce9c2eff9ce33c

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

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

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

Responsibilities: Candidates should receive their Ph.D. before the beginning of the Fellowship year and must be in residence at the University of Utah for a minimum of six months during the Fellowship period. The Fellow is expected to take an active part in the intellectual life of the Department, including giving a research presentation and attending other Departmental events.


 * Apply at https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/26856
 * Close Date: 11/15/2013.

AAA Interviews
Is anyone going to the AAAs to interview for physical positions? I have always heard that it was more for cultural and linguistic positions. In fact, I was advised not to "make the effort". If so, are we supposed to wait for a job to contact us about interviewing or just show up? I am unsure about protocol and I did not find much details on the AAA website. Any advice?
 * 10/22: I had assumed I would be invited for a AAA interview if they wanted to see me. I have been told by others in my department that, at least for physicals, showing up to blind interview at the AAAs reeks of desperation. I don't live too terribly far from Chicago, so I can get there for an interview if I am asked. The AAAs is finally trying to make the meeting more inclusive to Physical Anthropologists, but as it stands, there is not much for us there besides loitering around to speak to a search committee who hasn't prepared for you.
 * 10/23: I had been advised the same thing as well - not to interview at the AAAs (as a physical anthropologist). The idea being that you can only lose a job interview at the AAAs because likely you have not made a long-short list or a short list. If you have made one of those lists, the circumstances may be different, but otherwise, why put forth the effort, money, time if you weren't planning on going.
 * 11/4: This is my first year attending the AAA meeting and I only chose to do so in the hopes that I would be interviewed there. Luckily one university has scheduled an interview with me so far, so it has the potential to pay off. It also makes sense this year since the AAPA is so far away, cost-prohibitive, and takes place at the wrong time of year for many interviews.
 * 11/4: Well there isn't much history for bioanthro interviews to occur at meetings (as the AAPAs are in April and few bioanthro people have attended the AAAs since the 80's).
 * 11/7: Biological anthropologists and archaeologists rarely attend the AAAs, so the candidates that make the "long short list" but aren't attending are usually interviewed over the phone or via Skype. I have a feeling that small, four-field departments are more likely to announce or request AAA interviews. Given how few bionath people attend the AAAs, I believe the departments understand that (the department that hired me certainly did). If you live close by to where the meetings are, great, but it's usually expensive to get to (especially if you're only notified at the last minute), hotels get overbooked and registration fees are exorbitant. As for just showing up in front of a search committee without an invitation, it's also possible that they decided not to interview candidates who either didn't submit the materials or didn't make the list as a matter of principle. Personally I wouldn't bother going unless you're asked and it's not a huge inconvenience.
 * 11/10: As a committee member of one of the smaller, four-field departments participating in this round of hiring, I readily concur with the previous post. The primary reason I see for offering short interviews (even for walk-ups) at the AAA is as a courtesy to applicants who want an additional chance to make a first impression. How many times has it been suggested on this wikia, “If they had just met me, I’m sure I would have gotten a campus interview”? The AAA is not ideal in terms of subdisciplinary focus (as an archaeologist, I have been to the AAA once and while fun, was not as useful for my professional development as the SAA or regional/international archy conferences), but it is pretty ideal timing-wise, since our campus interview list will be finalized in advance of either the SAA or AAPA. If you think a face-to-face with members of the hiring committee will improve your chances of being selected for a phone interview/campus interview, why not? Considering the current hiring climate, I strongly disagree with the post that suggests going to a blind interview at the AAA “reeks of desperation.” Anything that gets your foot in the door is fair game; not thinking this way reeks of entitlement…

A Running List of Schools Violating 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 two 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: - 10/28 How about not just alerting the AAA but also the schools themselves? Isn't it likely that most of them are not aware of this being a violation and would be willing to change the policy if notified? Of course, one wouldn't want to stick one's head out as an applicant, so the notification should come from a neutral source..
 * 1) Kent State University
 * 2) California State University-Los Angeles
 * 3) Idaho State University
 * 4) Pacific University (OR)
 * 5) Stony Brook University
 * 6) SUNY Oswego
 * 7) University of Wisconsin- Madison
 * 8) University at Buffalo, SUNY (automated request sent)
 * 9) Armstrong Atlantic State University (automated request)
 * 10) Washington University <--Is there a job at Wash U this year? Not on the wiki if so... (10/21: it's a postdoc, but a different TT listing may be coming as well) <--there is a Wash U job at Cultural Anthropology 2013-2014  but didn't ask for letters up front?
 * 11) James Madison University -- Dept. of Biology position, so not bound by AAA guidelines...
 * 12) University of Wisconsin- Oshkosh
 * 13) Stanford
 * 14) East Carolina University -- Dept of Biology though

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


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


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


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


 * I agree--in the past you would rarely see anything before September so I was pretty happy to see so many already and good ones too (8/22/13)
 * There will be more jobs posted in the near future. No reason to worry yet.  I know of one TT job that won't be posted until probably Oct. (8/24/13)

Question about Christian-Albrechts Job
I posted this on last year's page too, but as it's unlikely to be seen, has anyone heard anything about the job at Christian-Albrechts in Kiel? It was a late due date (March 2013). I had my application acknowledged. Then nothing. I don't know enough about the German system to know if silence means they're still thinking about it, or if it means I've been rejected but they don't formally tell you.


 * Is it the same job now listed on the Arch wikia? Professorship (W2) in "Ancient Socio-Environmental Modelling". If so, it's been relisted. (9/3/13)
 * No, it was a DNA job. The archaeology one looks like a new position. (9/3/13)

Question about Application Acknowledgments
I'm new to the market (so forgive my naivete). Is it expected that you should receive an acknowledgment of your application? I don't want to email about my application if it's common to not get an email confirming its been received (9/4/13)


 * It is really really department dependant - sometimes  you will, sometimes  you'll hear nothing. It never hurts to write and ask for an acknowledgement if one is not sent.


 * I think between the department and HR a lot of what should be simply polite communication slips through the cracks. I was even interviewed once and then never contacted again. I had to learn about the outcome of the search through grapevine. I don't think the lack of information is ever malicious; simply that people on the hiring side have forgotten how heart-breaking it is to be on the applying side and don't make the extra effort to keep applicants up to date.


 * If it makes you feel anybetter I once found out that I had not gotten the job via facebook (a job I had an on-campus for). As for whether or not you receive any information it really depends on the univ/department as teh person above stated. You can ask all you want, but you won't always hear back.