Physical Anthropology 2011-12

Postings in Physical Anthropology 2011-12
Welcome! This page has been created to reflect the 2011-12 academic year job search.

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Alabama, University of (December 15, 2011)
The Center for Prevention of Youth Behavior Problems (CPYBP) at The University of Alabama is recruiting for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level starting August 16, 2012. The position is broadly defined as one that could require expertise in behavioral genetics, epigenetics, or computational biology. Responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate teaching, research mentoring, development of an independent research program, and pursuit of external funding.

AAPA listing

American Museum of Natural History (January 30, 2012)
The Division of Anthropology, American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) seeks an Assistant or Associate Curator in Physical/Biological Anthropology. This is a tenure track position with the duration of review for tenure negotiable depending on the candidate’s degree of professional experience and accomplishment. Candidates should have a strong background in paleoanthropological research and welcome the challenge of working with one of the world’s most comprehensive collections in this area as well as interacting with colleagues at AMNH across the biological and physical sciences. AMNH curatorships are defined as research positions: prior experience with museum collections and an active and productive field program are not absolute requirements, though would be considered strongly positive attributes. AMNH curators are expected to maintain a high level of productivity in original research, to seek extramural funding, and to assume oversight responsibility for the management of Museum collections relevant to their areas of expertise. Other responsibilities may include advising graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, offering courses in the Museum’s Richard Gilder Graduate School, serving on committees, and participating in Museum-sponsored exhibits and educational programs. Candidates should have completed the Ph.D. degree before the expected employment start date (July 1, 2012).

Full description

1/11 - just submitted application, got confirmation from department secretary she received it.(2x)

Ancestry.com
Ancestry.com’s new DNA group in San Francisco is in need of a PhD with a track record of productive research in statistical and human population genetics and genotyping to lead a group of computational biologists.

AAPA posting

Arizona College of Medicine, University of (October 1, 2011)
The University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Department of Basic Medical Sciences invites applications for three anatomy faculty positions in the educator scholar (non tenure-eligible) track. Rank will be filled at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Successful candidates will teach anatomy to medical, physician assistant, and graduate students and design or participate in continuing medical education courses. Individuals will be expected to engage in scholarly activities consistent with the level of their appointment as well as to perform service to the university. Applicants must possess a Ph.D. and/or M.D. (or equivalent) and demonstrate a potential for scholarship in research or medical education. Preference will be given to applicants with outstanding anatomy teaching accomplishments, post-doctoral training or other relevant experience.

AAPA posting

11/5 - this was just posted, even though it was due in October according to the ad. Maybe no one applied?

12/5 - Applied by Oct deadline, no word yet. Anyone heard anything?

12/20 - received notification from HR that I was not on the interview list.

1/9 - apparently, they are conducting interviews

Assumption College (November 15, 2011)
Tenure track position in Vertebrate Anatomy. We are looking for someone with a commitment to teaching, mentoring, and advising undergraduate students.

AAPA posting

Atlanta Zoo'' ('immediately?)
This fellow will support and expand Zoo Atlanta’s primate research program. The fellow will be expected to design novel studies as well as use proven methodologies from other species to gather data that will enable a more comparative analysis of cognition and expand our understanding of the evolution, mechanisms and expression of primate cognitive abilities. The fellow reports to the Director of Primate Research.

AZA job posting

$28-33K for a position requiring a PhD? Wow, that is low! Most postdocs are $40K or more.

Postdoc salaries depend a lot on the institution and funding source. I think most are in the mid to high $30K range.

Benedictine University (October 15, 2011)
Three Assistant Professor Positions, Biological Sciences. Full-Time, Tenure Track, 2012 Fall Semester. Benedictine University is a liberal arts institution located in the research corridor of metropolitan Chicago with nationally recognized undergraduate programs in the sciences. The University is in the midst of tremendous growth in the area of life sciences and, consistent with the University's vision statement, the institution is making a significant commitment of resources to support these programs. Position Description: The Department of Biological Sciences seeks three positions in the areas of anatomy/physiology/whole-organism systems biology. Preference will be given to candidates who bring a specialty in one or more of the following areas: human anatomy/physiology, vertebrate anatomy, comparative physiology, and computational/modeling approaches to systems physiology.

AAPA posting

11/5: This was recently re-posted on the AAPA site. Error?

11/7: I was asked to do a phone interview. (x2)

11/9: invited for in-person interview. (x1)

Buffalo State College, SUNY (December 1, 2011)
Tenure-track assistant professor in physical/biological anthropology, Anthropology Department, to begin September 1, 2012. Competitive salary. {C}Responsibilities: Preferred Qualifications: Expertise and ability to teach an introductory course in human origins and upper-division courses in human variation, human evolution, and forensic anthropology. Research/teaching interests in applied anthropology.

AAA listing


 * Just a note - this is for Buffalo State College, a member of the SUNY system, but it is NOT "UB" (University at Buffalo) which is normally considered SUNY Buffalo 8/27
 * 11/21 - Just checked this listing and it seems to have been changed from a tenure-track job to a 10-month postion.
 * 11/21 - Re: the above post - I doubt it. I think that's just their way of describing the position, which is probably on a 10-month pay scale. The AAA and AAPA ads for this job haven't changed, and still describe the position as TT.

California State University Channel Islands ( r eview begins October 24, 2011)
Ad: Chronicle http://chronicle.com/jobs/0000692826-01

The Anthropology Program invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, subfield specialization open. Preference is for a candidate with a demonstrated ability to teach courses in at least two subfields of Anthropology, and whose teaching and research has an applied direction within any sub-discipline (archaeology, bioanthropology, cultural anthropology or linguistics).

www.csucifacultyjobs.com

Also posted at Archaeology Jobs 2011-2012, Cultural Anthropology 2011-2012, Linguistics 2011-2012, Linguistic Anthropology 2011-12

10/2 - Anyone made it through the online application process and found if there's space to upload docs/pdfs or is it just fill in the text boxes? (Thanks!)

10/4 - I made it through to the end and it is intense. You need to upload a lot of information on teaching. A teaching philsophy, course evaluations, examples of syllabi plus other things.

10/19 - This application process is awful. Awful enough, that I decided not to apply - it wasn't my dream job and not worth the effort of the app. Perhaps that's the point. Anyway, for those of you who actually manage to get through the beginining (which took me over an hour) there are three supplimental questions:


 * 1. Describe your experience with and commitment to interdisciplinarity, including what it means to you.


 * 2. Explain how your career exemplifies the teach/scholar model.


 * 3. Describe one innovative idea that you implemented that enhanced student learning or success, and why you think it was so successful.

Then you will be asked to:


 * 1. upload a CV (then why do they have you type in your teaching experience at the beginning?)


 * 2. Cover letter


 * 3. Teaching Philosophy


 * 4. Publications


 * 5. Syllabi Examples


 * 6. Student Evaluations

Good luck!

11/1 - invited for phone interview (x2)

1/6 - Received an email stating that I was not selected as a finalist for the position (after having made the long list).

1/7- Rejection email--I was not on long list.

California, University of at Davis (Paleoanthropology) (Dec 15, 2011)
The Department of Anthropology at the University of California, Davis, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Paleoanthropology. Research and publication focusing on the later phases of human evolution (early Homo, tool production and later). Potential topical specialties may include human-environment interactions, life history reconstruction, material culture evolution, the evolution of human nutrition, and skeletal morphology.

http://anthro.facultysearch.ucdavis.edu/

12/19- Just got an automated acknowledgment of receipt, but hit "submit" four days ago. Anyone else?

12/22 - I didn't even receive that. (x2)

1/13 - Notification of the long list with request for further materials, letters of ref (x2)

California, University of at Davis (Primatology) (Dec 15, 2011)
The Department of Anthropology at the University of California, Davis, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Primatology. We seek an anthropologically trained primatologist. The successful applicant will show a clear plan for a continuing program of research that complements current faculty strengths within the Anthropology Department and across campus, including the California National Primate Research Center. Preference is for candidates who have an active field or laboratory research program. All fields considered, e.g., primate evolution, socioecology, etc.

AAPA posting

1/13 - Notification of the long list with request for further materials, letters of ref

California, University of at Merced (Nov. 4)
The School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts invites applications from exceptional scholars and teachers at the Assistant Professor (tenure-track) level in Biological Anthropology. Research specialization in contemporary or past human populations, with preferred methodological expertise in osteological, genetic, or isotopic analysis; interests in health, nutrition, reproduction, migration, or adaptation.

UC Merced jobs website

10/31 - automated email confirmation of application

11/11 - request for on-campus interview

12/7 - FWIW, the Dean is Mark Aldenderfer, an archaeologist.

California, University of at Santa Barbara (December 20, 2011)
Tenure track position in human biology with an active field and laboratory research program focusing on areas such as human physiology, reproduction, endocrinology, growth and development, health and disease, life history, population biology, immunology, epidemiology, genetics, or neurobiology.

AAPA posting

11/23 - Application acknowledged; EOE survey requested (x5)

01/11 Notice of long-short-listing; additional materials requested (x3)

Cambridge, University of (October 20, 2011)
Temporary Lectureship in Human Evolutionary Genetics (one year).

http://www.physanth.org/jobs/university-of-cambridge-temporary-lectureship-in-human-evolutionary-genetics

Colorado Mesa University (November 30, 2011)
Executive Director of a forensics research center (TT).

AAPA posting

Duke University (December 1, 2011)
The Department of Evolutionary Anthropology at Duke University in Durham, NC invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level to begin fall, 2012. Candidates with specialties in any area of biological anthropology are invited to apply.

AAPA job posting

Nov 30 - email confirmation of application materials received (x13)

Dec 8 - received EOE survey link via email (x7)

Dec 12 - received email from search committee asking for my letters of rec, then another saying, 'oops, found them.'

Dec 16 - received email from search committee asking if I'd defended as scheduled.

Jan 19 - Contacted to schedule on campus interview sometime in late Feb/ early March

Sorry to be nosy, but what is your area of specialization? They cast a broad net and I'm curious about the direction the committee chose.

Durham University (August 10, 2011)
Durham International Junior Reseach Fellowship: Up to 3-year fellowships in Evolutionary Anthropology. Topics include primate behaviour and ecology, evolution of the brain and reproductive strategies, the origins and prehistoric dispersals of human species and populations; human behavioural ecology; bio-archaeology; cultural evolution, cognitive evolution, and social learning.

http://www.physanth.org/jobs/durham-international-junior-research-fellowships-evolutionary-anthropology

Link to the applications page here.

Sept. 15 - email saying that the short-list has been made.

Sept 21- Interviews conducted.

Oct 17- e-mailed letter of offer received

Durham University (November 30, 2011)
The Anthropology Department, Durham University, seeks to appoint a permanent, full-time lecturer (equivalent to tenure-track Assistant Professor) in Biological/Medical Anthropology to contribute to health-related teaching and research at the University's, Queen's Campus in Stockton. We seek applications from candidates with a background in biological and/or evolutionary aspects of medical anthropology, with interests in the following areas: infectious diseases, reproduction, epidemiology, or genetics. Applicants with laboratory-based research and interests in Evolutionary Medicine are encouraged to apply.

Jan 10 - interviews conducted

AAPA posting

Florida International University (November 15, 2011)
The HWCOM is accepting applications for SIX full time faculty positions in Basic Medical Sciences and one position in Clinical Pharmacology. The College is seeking individuals committed to guiding student learning who have demonstrated excellence in teaching the basic sciences in an interdisciplinary format in an allopathic medical curriculum. Faculty are expected to teach basic sciences in a longitudinal, three year period of progressive study integrating basic and clinical medicine and to work collaboratively with clinical faculty in the curriculum. Individuals with ability to participate in a multidisciplinary format are preferred. Areas of primary interest in order of preference are: physiology, anatomy, pharmacology, neuroscience, medical genetics, microbiology, cellular biology and immunology.

AAPA listing

Georgia, University of (December 2, 2011)
Tenure track assistant professor. Strong orientation to field-based research, and the ability to integrate evolutionary, physiological, demographic, behavioral, and/or nutritional dimensions of the relation between humans and the environment. World area is open. Contemporary or past human populations.

AAPA posting

11/28 - Submitted app via email, got quick acknowledgment of receipt (x4)

12/7 - Informed by a referee that a letter of rec was requested (X2)

12/11 - Did they ask for letters from one referee or more?

12/20 - They asked for letters from all four of my referees...

1/19 - Interviews scheduled

Georgia State University (September 23, 2011)
THREE tenure track positions in primate social cognition and behavior. Assistant, Associate or Full Professor (depending on experience) with a primary appointment in the Departments of Psychology or Anthropology, or in the Neuroscience Institute.

What does "arrange to have three recomendations sent" mean? Does that mean have them sent in for the application or wait until they are requested by the search committee?

http://www.physanth.org/jobs/georgia-state-university-tenure-track-positions

11/1--Phone interview requested (x2)

12/8 - on-campus interview requested

Grand Valley State University (October 15, 2011)
Tenure track assistant professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences. Anatomy teaching position. (FYI: there are a couple of bioanth people in this department).

AAPA posting

10/21 - on-campus interview requested

12/14- informed by referee they requested reference letters

12/17 - how odd. They requested letters from my referrees in October, but I assumed since I didn't get asked for an interview, they decided on someone else. I have not received a rejection.

Harvard University - Tenure-Track Faculty in Human Evolutionary Genetics and Genomics (Oct. 15)
The Department of Human Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University is seeking to make a full-time tenure-track appointment in the field of human evolutionary genetics and genomics. We seek candidates who will complement the current strengths of the Human Evolutionary Biology program. The candidate’s research need not focus solely on humans but can have a broader phylogenetic perspective including model organisms. Candidates with either theoretical/analytical or lab based research approaches are encouraged to apply. A strong doctoral record is required and postdoctoral experience preferred. The Department seeks candidates with exceptional promise as scholars and teachers to offer courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Department administers a large and successful undergraduate concentration in Human Evolutionary Biology, hence excellence in undergraduate teaching is a priority. Our doctoral program stresses integration of laboratory and field research and the cooperative training and mentoring of Ph.D. candidates. Interested candidates should provide a CV, a research statement, a statement of teaching philosophy, a list of publications, and the names, addresses, and e-mail addresses of three people who will provide letters of recommendation. All applications and supporting materials, including letters, must be submitted by October 15, 2011 to the attention of Professor Maryellen Ruvolo, Search Committee Chair, Department of Human Evolutionary Biology via http://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/3715.

Harvard Dept. of HEB website

Submitted application - Received confirmation

On-campus interviews scheduled for December-January.

Harvard University (immediate review? start date between Sept. 2011-Jan 2012)
Research Associate/Lecturer: full-time position in the Dept. of Human Evolutionary Biology that combines laboratory responsibility for some aspects of a light isotope facility and undergraduate teaching responsibilities. 1 year with possibility for renewal.

AAPA posting

Iowa, University of (Nov. 1)
Department of Anthropology, invites applications for a tenure-track position in anthropological genetics, at the rank of assistant professor, beginning August 2012. This is an analytical and/or theoretical non-wet-lab position. Desired interests can include but are not limited to: bioinformatics, computational biology, evolutionary genetics, and craniofacial growth and development, all viewed in an anthropological context, and complementary to the research interests of current Paleoanthropology faculty.

http://www.uiowa.edu/~anthro/jobs.shtml

Got a call stating they were having a hard time getting a hold of one of my refences, so it seems they are asking for my letters. 11/11/11

1/19 - Interviews scheduled

Ithaca College (Nov. 1)
IC seeks a biological anthropologist for a 3-year (non TT) position. Speciality open, except for forensic anthropology.

AAPA posting

10/14 - Just applied through online site, but there was nowhere to attach teaching evals. Anyone else figured this out? Otherwise, will call HR and ask.

10/18 - automated email confirmation of application (x2)

10/27 - They don't accept teaching evals at this phase.

12/7 - Request for additional information (rec letters, syllabi, etc.) received (x2)

- Q: was this by phone? I got a phone call from Ithaca this morning on my cell that I missed, but they didn't leave a message.

- A: Nope, email (which started off "Please excuse the email format, which is quick and efficient."). I did not get or miss a call from them.

12/16 - Rejection letter received via snail mail. (x4)

Kenyon College (December 15, 2012)
1-year position teaching 5 courses.

1/13- I noticed this was not posted. Has anyone who applied heard anything back yet?

1/22 - nothing yet

Liverpool John Moores University (January 6, 2012)
The Research Centre in Evolutionary Anthropology and Palaeoecology within the School of Natural Sciences and Psychology seeks to appoint Readers or Professors with excellent research records in each of the following areas (yes, that's right, THREE positions): Forensic Anthropology, Human Evolutionary Biology, Primate Behaviour / Biology. We are looking for outstanding researchers with a strong, internationally recognised research portfolios, including high quality publications and external research funding, whose strengths will complement and integrate existing research areas. This appointment is part of a major strategic investment in the research and teaching of biological anthropology at LJMU.

AAPA listing

11/22 - note that Readers and Professors are the equivalent of Associate and Full Professors (respectively) in the US. I emailed to ask if hires could be made at the position of Lecturer (equivalent of Assistant Professor), and they confirmed that they are only able to consider applicants for the senior-level posts.

Loyola University (Chicago) (December 15, 2011)
Tenure track assistant professor in biological anthropology: human evolution, human variation, human-environmental interaction, and/or biomedical anthropology.

AAPA posting

12/22 - Received a request for letters and additional materials (x7).

Marshall University (November 1, 2011)
Tenure track assistant professor in the Department of Anatomy and Pathology in the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine. Training in Gross Anatomy in a field such as the anatomical sciences, functional morphology, biological anthropology, evolutionary biology, or paleontology.

AAPA posting

10/26: Notice of receipt of application received. (x4)

12/7: informed by referee that they have requested letters (x2)

12/13: Phone interview requested (x3)

1/10: Invited for on-campus interview (x2)

Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (December 31)
Postdoctoral position in zooarchaeology (faunal topics including bone surface modification analysis, bone tool analysis, burned bone analysis, combined isotopic and faunal analysis, seasonality, migration, and taphonomic studies). Two years with possibility of renewal.

AAPA posting

Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (February 28, 2012)
Postdoctoral position in Human Palaeontology (African Plio-Pleistocene hominins). Two years with possibility of extension.

AAPA posting

Metropolitan State College of Denver (December 15, 2011)
The Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Behavioral Science at Metropolitan State College of Denver is currently seeking to fill a tenure-track position in Biological Anthropology with a specialty in Paleoanthropology. The successful candidate will be expected to teach introductory courses in biological anthropology, osteology, and human evolution, a general anthropological methods course, and advanced and specialized courses in her/his area of expertise. The position requires teaching day and evening classes - 12 hours per semester (4 courses), student advising, professional development and service. The successful candidate must have the ability to work with and be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse urban population.

AAPA posting

-11/7 Denver Metro is up again too! Looks like the Denver schools didn't have much luck last year. This particular ad sounds a bit...no-nonsense/demanding in tone considering it's a 4/4 that also requires research and service.

-11/9. Candidate declined the offer last year. Be warned that on top of very heavy teaching, there is no individual lab space, zero startup funding, and low pay. Nice locale, though, right in downtown Denver.

-11/9 Wow, thanks for the info.

-11/14 They also require 3 letters of reference to be uploaded (by applicants) in their online application system. ??

--12/15 I am SO IRRITATED with this application. If they wanted a pile of letters and a half dozen other documents maybe they should have said so in their published ads. I'm already teaching a 4/4 with research and service, Denver! I don't have the time to scramble to get extra required materials. You'd think considering the job, there'd be a few less hurdles.

Miami, University of (Nov. 1)
Bioarchaeologist, any geographic area, who can teach in a four-field department. (NB: The odd alphabetizing on this wiki may be confusing; this position is at University of Miami in FL, not Miami University in OH.)

Chronicle posting

9/7 - Has anyone found a deadline on this?

9/8 - I bet the inside candidate knows... There's a bioarchaeologist on their faculty roster who isn't currently TT.

9/9 - Sent in app, got immediate acknowledgment. They plan to be in touch by early Nov, interview at AAAs.

9/16 - emailed was told deadline was 11/1

10/4- This is an insider position. They will likely keep the person they have. Don't get your hopes up.

10/28 As a faculty member at an institution that has hired a lot in the past few years (but not affiliated with the institution posting this position), I object to the comments about inside candidates. Although inside candidates might be seen to have an advantage, usually search committees are looking for the BEST person for the job. If another applicant is stronger, being an insider will not be an advantage at all. Also, non-TT faculty are hired using a totally different set of expectations and standards and may or may not fit a TT position ad. I hope those posts don't discourage others from applying for jobs (at Miami or elsewhere) because that comment is cynical and misinformed.

11/10 - EOE survey data requested

11/11 - Email request for interview at AAAs or otherwise (x2)

11/20 - had a lovely and friendly AAA interview, but it seems like they are moving slow - notify in early jan for late jan/early feb campus visits

1/9 - Invited as one of four candidates for an on-campus interview (before mid-Feb) :: have you been scheduled? i'm still waiting to hear (1/13) :: Nope, not scheduled yet. I assume it takes some effort to coordinate the schedules of four candidates and the search committee (1/13)

Michigan, University of (September 23, 2011)
Biological anthropologist: preference to human biology and evolutionary ecology, but others considered.

AAPA posting

9/6 - Application acknowledged; EOE survey requested (x10)

10/27 - Request for additional materials (x4)

12/7 - Campus visits scheduled for January-February. (x2)

Midwestern University, Downer's Grove campus (July 4, 2011)
Position teaching human gross anatomy, but MU employs a number of good bioanth people at their Downer's Grove and Glendale, AZ campuses.

http://www.physanth.org/jobs/midwestern-university-department-of-anatomy-tenure-track-faculty-position

Email requesting campus interview (x1)

Mississippi ' ' State ' ' University (January 15, 2012)
 Joint African AMerican Studies/Social Sciences Position

 The African American Studies Program at Mississippi State University in conjunction with the departments of Anthropology and Middle Eastern Cultures, Political Science, Psychology (Social), and Sociology, seeks applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position beginning on August 16, 2012. Preference will be given to candidates with a strong interdisciplinary background and expertise in African American Studies. A robust research and publications agenda and the ability to teach undergraduate and graduate students are also preferred. Completion of the Ph.D. in one of the social sciences, the tenure department, is required by the time of appointment. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of candidates will begin on January 15, 2012. Mississippi State University located in a progressive Sunbelt community, and is among the top 100 research institutions in the nation with a wide array of centers and institutes receptive to collaborative research. The departments of Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology offer degrees including the doctor of philosophy. Anthropology and Middle Eastern Cultures offer degrees including the masters. Send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation to Professor Stephen Middleton, Chair, African American Studies Search Committee, Mississippi State University, P.O. Box 846, Mississippi State, MS 39762-0846. You may also email your application (pdf format only) to . MSU is an AA/EEO employer. A personal data information form must be completed and submitted for this position on 

Missouri, University of (September 30, 2011)
Tenure-track position in Integrative Anatomy. Applicants of all ranks considered, but Associate/Full Prof level is preferred. Must be able to teach human gross anatomy.

AAPA posting

10/11/11- Has anyone gotten a confirmation of submission of their application?

10/17/11 nothing yet.

11/10/11 - Heard that the short list mostly included non-primate researchers. Oh well.

12/19/11 - Long-list at this point from what I hear...

National Museum of Natural History (September 2, 2011)
Contract educator position. The Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History is seeking a contract educator to lead and facilitate school and homeschool programs in the Forensic Anthropology Lab, a hands-on learning lab in the exhibition Written in Bone: Forensic Files of the 17th Century Chesapeake. If you are interested, please see attached file for information [none found in the job ad! -ed] about the position and instructions for proposal submission. The proposal deadline is September 2, 2011 at 5:00 pm EST.

Gale Famisan Robertson, Education Specialist, Office of Education and Outreach, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, Tel: (202) 633-1085, Email: [mailto:robertsong@si.edu robertsong@si.edu].

New Jersey, College of (August 1, 2011)
One-year Visiting Assistant Professor in Physical Anthropology to begin in August 2011.

http://www.physanth.org/jobs/the-college-of-new-jersey-one-year-visiting-assistant-professor

New York University (immediately?)
Postdoctoral opportunity in functional/visual signals in primates with new hire James Higham.

AAPA posting

North Carolina at Asheville, University of (December 31, 2011)
The University of North Carolina Asheville. The Department of Sociology and Anthropology invites applicants for a tenure-track assistant professor in Sociology or Anthropology beginning Fall 2012. We seek strong candidates who can work and teach effectively in an integrated sociology and anthropology undergraduate curriculum.

  Specialization should include Quantitative Methodologies (such as statistics, demography, mapping or other modeling) and research in the fields of Health, Medicine, Aging or Environment with a focus on marginalized populations. The successful candidate will be able to offer Quantitative Intensive courses as part of the Integrative Liberal Studies requirement. 

 A commitment to teaching and working with undergraduates in the department and beyond in interdisciplinary contexts is a must. Ph.D. must be in hand by Spring 2012. Closing date is December 31, 2011. Please send letter of application outlining teaching and research interests, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy and pedagogy, sample syllabi, and three letters of reference to '''Volker Frank, Chair, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, CPO #1930, One University Heights, University of North Carolina Asheville, Asheville, NC 28804. ''' 

http://chronicle.com/jobs/0000700688-01

Northern Colorado, University of (January 9, 2012)
The University of Northern Colorado's Anthropology Department seeks a broadly trained physical/biological anthropologist who is an active researcher and scholar committed to our four-field undergraduate curriculum. In addition to Introduction to Physical Anthropology, candidates should be prepared to teach: Forensic Anthropology, Paleo-anthropology, Quantitative Methods, and a 4-field senior seminar/capstone course.

Higher Ed Jobs Listing

Northern Illinois University (December 1, 2011)
Tenure track assistant professor in primate ecology (emphasis on conservation is preferred).

AAPA posting

E-mail receipt of application (x3)

12/16- Letters of recommendation requested. (x 2)

Northeastern Illinois University (November 1, 2011)
Tenure track assistant professor. Modern human biological variation or paleoanthropology.

AAPA posting

Email confirming application was received (10/28) (x3)

Also - excellent communication during the application process.

11/21 - request for phone interview (x4).

01/23 - Campus interviews currently being conducted

'Northeastern Illinois University (November 15, 2011)'
Tenure track assistant professor. Vertebrate Paleo/Zoology plus ability to teach gross anatomy.

AAPA Job Posting

Ohio State University (November 1, 2011)
OSU seeks a physical anthropologist with expertise in skeletal biology and quantitative analysis for a tenure-track assistant professor position beginning 2012.

http://careercenter.aaanet.org/jobs/4354114/assistant-professor-physical-anthropologist

11/4: (from an OSU grad student) This position is a replacement for Paul Sciulli, who recently retired. The department is desperate for someone with strong quantitative analysis skills as he was our go-to "stats" guy. It looks as if he'll be around as an Emeritus for at least a few more years, but there are few in the department interested in covering his stats classes, which included univariate and multivariate stats and a class on biodistance.

11/7 - received snail mail confirmation of application and EOE survey (x6)

11/21 - received request for additional materials and letters of recommendation (x2)

Q- was this via snail mail or e-mail?

A-Mine was by email. (x2)

12/16 - request for on campus interview

1/11 - anyone get rejection notification? -nope, nada.

1/24- The department has already picked three candidates to interview and are about to complete the last and final interview this week. I think there is a strong likelihood that the department will pick one of the three. Sorry to those who didn't make the cut. I am also on the job market and it's NOT pretty!

Oregon State University (October 28, 2011)
Tenure-track assistant professor position in biocultural anthropology. Active research and demonstrated expertise involving social determinants of health.

AAPA posting

11/6 Received request for additional information on teaching success (evaluations and courses I've taught)

11/15 Received request for an on-campus interview

11/16 Received email informing that my application wasn't chosen for further review (usually this should wait until all paperwork with the chosen candidate is processed... strange? Suspect an inside candidate or some unusual circumstance) Nah, not really strange - if the job got 200 applicants, the search committee could easily winnow out the bottom half. I prefer the finality of knowing now. -- Seems like an insider job to me, just look up the IP of the short-listed candidate. --How do you find the IP address associated with someone's posting? BTW--don't expect this department to follow any established norms; they do things their own special way. -- Go to the edit history of this page (select the down arrow at the top), where the IP address corresponding to each edit is listed. A web search will identify the location of the IP of interest.

Really? Are we resorting to looking up IP addresses? I'm done with this Wiki.

Unfortunate, but widely done, I'm afraid. You can avoid people seeing your IP address by signing up and logging in...

11/17Did everyone receive the email rejection? I didn't get one, which is a little strange, although I wasn't asked an interview. A: I also haven't yet received an email rejection or an interview request. Perhaps they have a midlist that they're holding in reserve? (11/29)

Offer Made

Oxford, University of (Cognitive Anthro. - October 25, 2011)
 Full time lectureship  in cognitive anthropology.

University of Oxford Cognitive Anthropology posting

Oxford, University of (Evolutionary Anthro - October 27, 2011)
Full time lectureship in evolutionary anthropology.

Why are there two listings for the Oxford job. Isn't this the same job?

No, these appear to be two distinctly different positions (one cognitive, one evolutionary -- scroll down further on the Oxford link below), with two different deadlines (Oct. 25 vs. Oct. 27).

University of Oxford Evolutionary Anthropologist posting

12/6/11- Rejection letter via email. (x3)

Pennsylvania State University (earliest start date is September 1, 2011)
Postdoctoral Position. Focus: craniofacial development and anatomy, craniosynostosis, morphometrics, image analysis, developmental genetics. To work on craniosynostosis.

AAPA posting

Regis University, Denver, CO - (October 8, 2011)
Biological anthropology and human anatomy. This position has been reopened after a failed search from last season.

Official announcement: http://academic.regis.edu/mghedott/position.htm

-9/30: automated email confirmation of application (X4)

-11/17: Rejection letter received. Over 100 applicants according to the letter. Best of luck to the rest of you.

-Q: Was the rejection letter via postal service or email?

A: Via postal service as I just got one too. Joy. / A. Me as well, but not until 11/28 (although dated 11/14).

11/22: I haven't gotten a rejection letter, but I also haven't received any [requests for other materials?] (x3)

12/5: I thought I didn't receive a rejection letter, but I finally got it - the address was so mangled and shortened it must have been automatically generated from their HR website - it didn't include the name of my department or university, for e.g. I wonder if other rejection letters have been lost in this way?

1/5: Received a rejection letter dated December 30th. Perhaps they sent out a second batch? This one had the address hand written.... (x2)

1/10: I interviewed last year and didn't get this position. Very nice folks in the department, but they are definitely serious about wanting someone whose top priority is teaching. If you're still in the running (and really want the job), talk up your teaching and don't overemphasize your research. Good luck, commrades!

1/12: So sad. This was my super dream job. My family lives in Colorado. I've taught anatomy for several years. I've taught 3 branches of anthropology. I could not be a better fit. And I played up the teaching hardcore...and still got cut in round 1. It's times like this I want to send committees a letter telling them they've made a horrible mistake. This process is the worst. -- couldn't agree more. Hang in there- it has to get better eventually, right?

1/23: Offer accepted

Rutgers University (February 20, 2012)
Position open: African paleoanthropologist and/or archaeologist. The successful candidate will also serve as the Rutgers’ Co-Director of the Koobi Fora Field School, which is run jointly by Rutgers University and the National Museums of Kenya.

AAPA posting

Santa Clara University (October 31, 2011)
Santa Clara University, Department of Anthropology, invites applications for a Biological Anthropologist specializing in biocultural anthropology, to be appointed at the assistant professor level (tenure-track) beginning in September 2012. The successful applicant will teach Introduction to Biological Anthropology (lecture and lab), and additional courses dealing with topics related to nutrition, health and sexuality.

http://www.physanth.org/jobs/santa-clara-university-biological-anthropologistwpo

11/1 - Email acknowledging receipt of app materials and request for affirm action info (x3)

11/11 - Request for phone interview

Q: The ad and the confirmation email both said that preliminary interviews would be at AAA. Do you know if they're doing both phone and AAA interviews, or only phone?

They do both phone and AAA interviews. They mentioned on my phone interview that there would be interviews all week (on phone if you're not attending AAAs; and at AAAs).

12/16--Rejection via snail mail (x2).

Skidmore College (January 9, 2012)
1-year VAP.

AAPA posting

Smithsonian (September 23, 2011)
Full-time physical anthropologist. This position is located in the Repatriation Office (RO), Department of Anthropology, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution. The purpose of this position is to implement and provide oversight of a program to assess biological attributes of collections of human remains potentially subject to repatriation of Native American groups.

More at USA Jobs

--This is a renewal for the current director. Not worth the time.

12/20 - Email received that I was not referred for position. Guess you were right.

Southhampton, University of (December 12, 2011)
The Archaeology Department, University of Southampton, seeks to appoint a permanent, full-time lecturer (equivalent to tenure-track Assistant Professor) in Archaeological Science. While applications from all areas of Archaeological Science are relevant to this post we particularly welcome interest from those in the following areas: dating, environmental, artefact and materials analysis, biomolecular analysis, paleogenetics.

AAPA posting

St. Lawrence University (February 1, 2012)
VAP renewable up to 3 years.

AAPA posting

SUNY Stony Brook (November 1, 2011)
TWO tenure-track positions, one each in the Department of Anthropology and in the Department of Ecology and Evolution, assistant professor.

10/31 – Acknowledgment received. Interviews for the anthropology position to be scheduled between November 14 & December 9. (x2)

12/19 - Heard through the grapevine that their shortlist was made up of evolutionary psychologists. -The grapvine was wrong.

12/19 - The finalists are probably better described as people interested in the evolution of human behavior/ecology. At least that's how I would describe them after talking to someone on the search committee (I didn't see the talks myself).

12/20 - Rejection letter received by email. (x2) Letter states offer has been made.

http://www.sfecologie.org/ecodiff/2011/10/01/program-for-human-evolutionary-biology-two-positions-stony-brook-university/

South Alabama, University of (November 7, 2011)
Tenure track, assistant professor, physical/biological anthropology.

http://careercenter.aaanet.org/jobs/4384205/tenure-track-faculty-appointment-in-physical-biological-anthropology

10/22 - Received confirmation letter by mail, with request for affirmative action card, biographical data form, and consent form to be returned.

10/25 - The AAA link is no longer active. Have they withdrawn the position?

10/25 - Nope, the search is still on. It costs money to post ads for jobs, so it's a good idea to save the AAA or Chronicle info when the ad first appears. Posts generally last longer on the AAPA jobs site: http://physanth.org/jobs/university-of-south-alabama-biological-anthropology-position. NB: this position requires a printed, mailed application.

11/14 - Received an email request for AAA or phone interview and letters of rec (as well as a snail-mail EOE letter) (x3)

11/29 - Phone interview scheduled for next week (wasn't available for AAA interview) (x2)

1/13 - Invited for an on-campus interview (x2)

South Florida, University of (November 15, 2011)
The Department of Anthropology at the University of South Florida (USF) seeks an Assistant Professor with expertise in Biological Anthropology and Human Biology to begin Fall 2012. Areas of interest should complement those of the current faculty and might include areas such as: developmental origins of health and disease (DOHaD), evolutionary medicine, life history and health disparities, human plasticity (developmental plasticity, neuroplasticity, epigenetics), biocultural approaches to human biology, mixed methods (e.g., ethnographic, biomarkers and other biological measures), and applied biological anthropology. Geographic area is open. Candidates must be committed to four-field anthropology and applied anthropology, and hold a Ph.D. in Anthropology at the time of appointment. Interdisciplinary research is strongly encouraged by the department and the university. For further information about the department and university, visit our web site: anthropology.usf.edu

To apply for this position, applicants must apply on line at http://employment.usf.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=57464


 * Referees received request for letters of reference (beginning of December)


 * 1/19 - Interviews scheduled
 * 1/10 - Phone interview

Tennessee, University of - Health Sciences Center (No date, immediate review?)
Tenure track assistant or associate professor. Genetic epidemiology, statistical genetics, bioinformatics, systems biology of human disease, human population genetics, or related discipline, and an established track record in genetic epidemiology research.

AAPA posting

Utica College (November 1)
Medical anthropologist who can teach phys anth and archaeology.

UC website posting

(This position isn't posted on the archaeo or cultural wikis. Anyone else apply to this?) --I did and haven't heard back.

Vanderbilt (October 31, 2011)
The Anthropology Department at Vanderbilt University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in biological anthropology, beginning fall semester 2012. We seek a biological anthropologist with a regional focus in Latin America. Applicants should have research experience in one of the subfields of biological anthropology (excluding paleoanthropology and primatology), especially ancient/modern DNA studies and demography, human health and physiology, and/or nutritional anthropology. Ph.D. required.

http://physanth.org/jobs/vanderbilt-university-tenure-track-assistant-professor-in-biological-anthropology

10/31 - I sent my application over two weeks ago and still haven't received acknowledgment. Anyone else in the same boat? 10/31 - I sent the stuff over 7 weeks ago and got no acknowledgement until now! 10/31 - When and how did you receive acknowledgment? Trying to decide if I should email the search committee chair tomorrow to confirm that my app was received.

10/31 oh no sorry, i DIDN'T recieve an acknowledgment!!! Was also thinking about mailing them...

11/9 Just received a request for letters of recommendation (x5)

12/7 Request for a phone interview tomorrow.

12/28 Snail mail application confirmation & EOE survey received (x2)

1/15 - On-campus interviews are ongoing, as of last week

West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (immediately?)
The Department of Biomedical Sciences at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine is seeking an anatomist to fill a tenure-track position teaching medical gross anatomy. The successful applicant must have a Ph.D. in Anatomy or a related field. Experience teaching medical microanatomy and/or medical neuroanatomy is preferred. A commitment to excellence in teaching required as this is the primary responsibility of this position. Completion of a postdoctoral fellowship and/or three years of equivalent experience are desirable. This is a nine-month position with the possibility of a two-month research supplement. Research facilities and research start-up funds are available. This position will be filled at the rank of instructor, assistant, associate or professor commensurate with experience and accomplishments in both teaching and research.

AAPA posting

William Carey University (immediately?)
The College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) at William Carey University in Hattiesburg, MS is seeking to fill two basic science positions (1) a pathologist (D.O., M.D., or Ph.D.) and (2) a gross anatomist both with prior medical school teaching experience. The positions are available immediately and will remain open until filled.

AAPA posting

Wisconsin-Milwaukee, University of (November 21, 2011)
The Anatomist/Neuroanatomist holds an appointment at the rank of clinical assistant/associate professor and has academic, service, and scholarship responsibilities consistent with the mission and philosophy of the academic program. This position is a core member of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program and will have primary teaching responsibilities within the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program and will provide instructional and lab support to other programs (e.g., Athletic Training Education Program and Bachelor of Science-Kinesiology) in the Department of Human Movement Sciences.

AAPA posting

Wooster, College of (Jan 15, 2012)
The College of Wooster invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in Anthropology and Archaeology. Appointment will be made at the Assistant Professor level, to begin August 2012. We seek a Bioarchaeologist who will have a joint position in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology and in the interdisciplinary Program in Archaeology.

More info at the Wooster.edu posting.

1/24- Received a note from Human Resources asking to complete a standard employment form (gender, race, etc...)

Wright State University (December 1, 2011)
Tenure track Assistant Professor in the Dept. of Sociology and Anthropology. No specialization indicated. Teach introductory biological anthropology courses, upper level biological anthropology courses, and occasional introductory cultural anthropology courses.

AAPA posting

11/26 - Received immediate email confirmation of receipt of application via electronic portal (x5)

1/17 - Received an email asking if I was still interested in the position (x5)

Zoological Society of San Diego (December 27, 2011)
The San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research seeks a Postdoctoral Associate (with funding up to five years) interested in the ecology, behavior and habitat use of primate assemblages as well as in the development and incorporation of novel audiovisual census methods for these species. Research will be conducted at multiple field sites in Peru and Ecuador.

AZA posting

Did anyone get confirmation back that their application was received?

After I filled out the online form, I got an email asking me to send in a full application. But, I never received confirmation after submitting the full application. (x1

Zurich, University of (December 1, 2011)
Senior research assistant position in paleoanthropology/bioarchaeology. Six year position.

AAPA posting

Alberta, University of (September 15, 2011)
University of Alberta Assistant Professor - Biological Anthropology The Department of Anthropology in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Alberta invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in biological anthropology. The successful candidate will have an active research program in the bioarchaeology of anatomically modern human populations, with the geographic region and era open.

Official announcement on U of Alberta Anthropology page

9/2 - Acknowledgment of application received by email. (x3)

9/28 - Invited for a phone interview (long-listed). (x1)

10/17 - On-campus interview (x2)

11/30 - Offer accepted.

===Hull-York Medical School (August 5, 2011) Edit === Lecturer in anatomical and human sciences. Researcher in human and primate evolution ideally with a focus in one or more of the following: imaging, virtual anthropology, morphometrics, functional modelling and simulation. Other areas may be considered.

Official announcement: Hull-York page

Email requesting campus interview (8/24/11)

Was informed by the search chair that their search is completed, a decision was made, and their offer will likely be accepted (9/15/11).

Texas, University of at San Antonio (October 31, 2011)
Postdoctoral teaching fellowship. All biological anthropologists are welcome to apply, including those with research interests in either human or non-human primate ecology. 1 year w/ possibility of renewal.

11/9 - Received an invitation for an interview on campus (x2)

12/7 - Offer made, search completed

Wayne State (November 1, 2011)
Pending final budgetary approval, the Department of Anthropology at Wayne State University is seeking a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Biological/Physical Anthropology beginning Fall 2012. A Ph.D. is required. The successful candidate will have a record of scholarship in any area of biological or physical anthropology, with specialties in one or more of the following areas; human health, and disease, genetics, bioarchaeology, forensic anthropology, and osteology.

AAA jobs for more info

10/18 - Email received that job posting has been cancelled, suggesting it will be re-listed next year once a new dean is hired. (x2)

10/31 - Called just to make sure and yes, all the above was confirmed.

Discussion, Rumors, and Speculation
7/29 - Does anyone know if the job at SUNY Buffalo that was canceled last year will be relisted? 8/26 - Yup, Buffalo was just relisted. 8/27 - NO - the posted job is for Buffalo State College, a member of the SUNY system, but not University at Buffalo. Big diff. btwn. an R1 & a state college. 8/27 - Thanks for the clarification! That is super confusing nomenclature.

7/29 - Ooh, rumors! Haven't heard about Buffalo, but word is that Wayne State will be relisting and that SIU-C and UNC-G may be posting jobs this year.

8/2 - Any inkling about what subspecialities they might be interested in, if any at all? And these are TT?

Also - does anyone want to divide up the Wiki into subheadings for TT jobs, Visiting Prof, and Post-doc sections? Maybe it is just my compulsive need to have things in little boxes, but it might be easier to browse for only the jobs you are interested in. All this is assuming, of course, that there is such an overwhelming selection that subsections would be required. Hope springs eternal.

8/4 - I'm a no vote for divvying up further. There just aren't that many jobs. (x4)

9/1--How might people feel about making a Due Date Passed Section? I feel the jobs with weeks/months-ago due dates just clutter things up.

9/2 - To answer the above, I think that most of us use the wiki for information on the selection process (e.g., when/whether people have been asked for an interview), not for just the announcement of jobs (e.g., when the due date is). When a job search is completed, it's moved to the "completed" section to de-clutter. So I don't think a due-date-passed section is useful. (x2)

9/2 - Votes for whether we note acknowledgments? (As in U Alberta above.) Is it useful to know if the app was acknowledged and when?

9/9- I for one think "acknowledgements of application received" are useful, because sometimes its unclear whether an application got where it needs to go. If others got an acknowledgment, and I didn't, I'd want to look into it. (x2)

10/14 - Wow, no updates in 2 weeks? Is everyone just slammed with midterms? I feel like there was more activity last year at this time...

10/19 - Anybody have any insight into why over the past couple of years they have started requesting separate teaching and research statements? I feel like a few years ago most applications were CV, letter, 3 references and done. What is behind this? I find it especially strange for R1 schools where teaching is not really a priority.

10/19 - The typical application materials for a tenure track job in anthropology are: cover letter, cv, research and teaching statements, and contact info for referees. Of course there is plenty of variation, but that's been the most common set of materials since I've been applying for jobs, which has been more than 3 years.

10/19 - Depressed about this list... Does this seem like a thin year to anyone else?

10/24 - It definitely seems thinner for behavior/ecology jobs. There are a few more (semi-) open calls than I remember last year. I don't know. I wish it were still that glorious time when you could get a job before your Ph.D. diploma even arrived in the mail...

10/31 - Cover letters and letters of interest... are they done differently? My understanding has always been that cover letters are 1 page and letters of interest are a bit longer, up to 3 pages. But in academia, they seem to be confabulated and conflagulated. Was wondering what actually happens in practice.

Cover letter shorter (x1)

Treat them the same (x1)

Cover letter shorter if they ask for teaching/research statements. If not teaching/research statements, cover letter longer. (x4)

11/20 - Referring to the schools requiring letters of rec upfront: anyone using Interfolio to submit their letters? (Geesh, what a pain for my referees!) :: I asked this of one of my referees once, and was told that it doesn't look good to have letters come through Interfolio. Curious if anyone has positive/negative experiences to share?

1/16 - I am done with this wiki. It has no purpose when people aren't posting to it regularly, such as when they've been invited for on-campus interviews, and gives false hope to long-listed candidates.

1/16 - While I grant you the wiki can be frustrating, on-campus interviews are only granted to 2-4 people for each position. With 70+ people using the wiki and with some job postings getting 100-200 applications, clearly not everyone is using the wiki. Sure, some people may be reading the wiki and not posting information they know, but most people are updating when they know something.

1/17- To the person with false hopes, don't give up on us! Don't you think that a little info is preferable to no info? For example, without the Wiki, and in the absence of a rejection letter, you could just as easily maintain false hopes that they're still reviewing your application when in fact they've already made the long list. Wouldn't you rather know that much at least? As the person above me says, as the hiring process enters the later stages, the info will almost certainly be less complete because fewer people will have knowledge of what's transpiring, but you might still get a hint about what's going on. Just take it with a grain of salt.