Physical Anthropology 2012-2013

Postings in Physical Anthropology 2012-13
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Arizona State University - two positions (Dec. 1, 2012)
The Arizona State University School of Human Evolution and Social Change seeks to build on existing strengths to develop a world-class program in evolutionary social science, with a focus on on the dynamic interactions between biology and culture responsible for human uniqueness. We seek to hire two assistant professors with exceptional scholarly potential in this scientific domain. Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in anthropology, psychology, or a closely-related field, and evidence of research productivity and teaching effectiveness. Desired qualifications include a strong record of field, laboratory, and/or model-based research on the interactions between human culture and biology that is grounded in evolutionary theory. Research should focus on human biocultural evolution in deep or more recent time, biocultural interactions in contemporary societies, and/or research on nonhuman primates (particularly great apes) relevant to human uniqueness. Examples include but are not limited to:• the evolution of the human language and cognition;

• the evolution or mechanics of cooperation,sociality, and institutions;

• human behavioral ecology, technology, and innovation;

• behavior, cognition, and sociality of great apes.

Additional desired qualifications include evidence of success in obtaining external funding, teaching experience in anthropology or related fields, experience mentoring and supporting students, and collaborative experiences with an interdisciplinary research team.

Application deadline is December 1, 2012. If not filled, reviews will occur on the first of the month thereafter until the search is closed. Applicants must apply online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/2014 and include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names and email addresses of three references. Please make sure that your last name appears in each uploaded file name. You may address your cover letter to Professor Michael Barton, Evolutionary Anthropology Search Committee Chair.

Information about the school can be found at http://shesc.asu.edu. The school collaborates extensively with ASU's Institute for Human Origins (http://iho.asu.edu). Arizona State University is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. See https://www.asu.edu/titleIX/. A background check is required for employment. ASU job ID #10202.

Binghamton University, SUNY (Nov. 20, 2012)
Binghamton University, State University of New York (SUNY), Anthropology Department seeks a biological anthropologist for a tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 2013. Applicants must have a PhD, demonstrated teaching experience, an active research program, and publications. The areas of expertise within biological anthropology should include bioarchaeology, forensic anthropology, and skeletal biology. Geographic area is open, but linkage with other faculty working in Europe and the Near East, Oceania, or North/South America is desirable. Applicants should review the graduate and undergraduate programs and other faculty interests at http://www.binghamton.edu/anthropology/. In addition to offering courses in her/his specific areas of interest, the successful candidate will contribute to teaching core courses for the anthropology department at both the undergraduate and graduate levels as well as the MS program in biomedical anthropology.

Formal review of applications will begin 20 November 2012 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 [mailto:anthsrch@binghamton.edu anthsrch@binghamton.edu].

Job posting

Boston University (Nov. 2, 2012)
Boston University invites applications from biological anthropologists for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Anthropology, starting in Fall 2013 (pending final budgetary approval). The department seeks a human biologist who does field research on the adaptations of modern human populations and can teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels. The preferred focus will be on one or more of the following: human behavioral ecology, hunter-gatherer societies, the evolution of human cognition, and/or human brain science. Applicants should have Ph.D. in hand, proven teaching ability, and a strong record of research and publications. Applications should be received before November 2, 2012 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/1862, and address any queries to Prof. Matt Cartmill, Chair, Biological Anthropology Search Committee, Department of Anthropology, Boston University, at [mailto:bioanjob@bu.edu bioanjob@bu.edu].
 * Does anyone know whether this means just a cover letter (highlighting research and teaching), or whether they want separate, longer research + teaching statements? (10/15)

Brooklyn College, CUNY (Oct. 15)
The Brooklyn College Department of Anthropology and Archaeology invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor position in physical anthropology beginning Fall, 2013. Teaching duties will involve introductory, intermediate, and advanced undergraduate courses in physical anthropology to complement faculty interest in developing cross-curricular courses integrating physical anthropology with archaeology, zoo archaeology, anatomy and physiology and forensic/medical anthropology. He/she will be expected to involve students in laboratory and/or field research, locally or abroad. Ability to partner with other departments and teach Core Curriculum courses linked with the Departments of Biology and Geology is a plus. All appointments are subject to financial availability. The College offers a competitive salary and an excellent fringe benefits package. All applications must be submitted online. For complete job description and application instructions please see www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/faculty2013. Review of applications to begin on October 15, 2012.

Link to job ad

10/4: does anyone know if this is a new hire or a replacement for someone leaving?

10/5: Doug Boyer took a new position. I'm not sure if they're looking to replace him with someone with similar research interests, or just a morphologist in general. Lots of things are mentioned in that ad!

10/8: Research area is wide open


 * 10/12 The job ad I was forwarded (a copy of the AAA post) said that they "seek a scholar/teacher with a research program in anatomy/osteology and forensic anthropology"
 * 10/13 Yes, that sentence was buried pretty far down in the ad. I have no idea if that means they are definitely looking for a forensic anthropologist, or is it an and/or situation. But then the first part of the ad is so broad, it's unclear. I tried e-mailing them for a clarification, but no response so far.
 * 10/14 I don't know for sure, but my suspicion is that they don't know exaclty what they want. Last time the short list was all over the place in terms of areas of expertise. They will want someone to be able to teach these clases, but if you have an interesting research program it probably doesn't have to be forensic.
 * 10/15: Those are the classes that need to be taught - I'm pretty sure that research expertise is wide open. Just be sure to demonstrate you can do osteo-type stuff in your cover letter/teaching statement.

Bryn Mawr College (Nov. 1)
The Department of Anthropology at Bryn Mawr College invites applications for a full-time, beginning tenure-track Assistant Professor position in biological anthropology beginning July 1, 2013. Ph.D. in hand is required at the time of appointment. We seek a teacher-scholar broadly trained in the major subfields of anthropology to join our four-field department. Preferred topical areas of specialization include human evolution, human biology and adaptation, forensic anthropology, or bioarchaeology, but other areas will be considered. Ability to include undergraduates in ongoing research is welcome. Teaching responsibilities will include a lower level introductory course and lab plus elective courses in the successful candidate's specialties.

Applicants should send by November 1, 2012 a CV, letter outlining research and teaching interests, and names and contact information for three referees. Send application materials in a single PDF file (electronic submissions only, subject line should read "Biological Anthropology Search") to: [mailto:anthropology_search@brynmawr.edu anthropology_search@brynmawr.edu]. Preliminary interviews will be held November 15-17, 2012 during the AAA meeting in San Francisco.


 * Does anyone know if they are expanding the department or is the person they have leaving?


 * 9/26: I assume that this is to replace Denise Su who took a new position.
 * 10/11: Does anyone know the teaching load here? Or how much substantial the startup might be?
 * 10/13: Not exactly sure, but in terms of effort I think that teaching and research are about equal.

California State University Dominguez Hills (Dec. 1, 2012)
The Department of Anthropology, CSUDH, seeks applicants for a tenure-track position in biological anthropology at the Assistant Professor level beginning Fall 2013. The candidate's research interests may be in any area of biological anthropology that complements current program strengths in archaeology and or sociocultural anthropology. We seek an individual whose research interest with living human populations complements our program's emphasis in the interactions between humans and their environments. The individual would be expected to develop new courses in biological anthropology including a lab course that would incorporate genetics, human variation, primatology and human evolution.

Review of applications, consisting of a current CV, cover letter and a list of 3 references will begin December 1, 2012. Applications should be submitted online at the following link: http://www.csudh.edu/employment/

Questions regarding the position and application process should be directed to:

Dr. Susan Needham, Search Committee Chair, Department of Anthropology, CSU Dominguez Hills, 1000 Victoria St., Carson, CA 90747, 310-243-3485, sneedham@csudh.edu

PLEASE NOTE: The search committee has scheduled times in the Placement Center at the AAA November meeting in San Francisco and will be available to talk with interested candidates about the position.

AAA job ad

Colorado College (Nov. 15, 2012)
The Colorado College Department of Anthropology invites applications for a tenure track position in biological anthropology beginning fall 2013 at the Assistant Professor level. PhD and teaching experience required. Candidates are expected to be active scholars and committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching. Research specialization is open; candidates are encouraged to identify secondary interests in which they would be prepared to offer an undergraduate course and contribute to the college’s Interdisciplinary Programs (e.g., Southwest Studies, Environmental Science, Feminist and Gender Studies, Race and Ethnic Studies; see website). Candidates are encouraged to apply and identify their strengths or experiences in contributing to greater diversity. Candidates would be expected to teach both introductory and advanced courses in biological anthropology, including human evolution, variation, and adaptation and to develop opportunities for undergraduate research.

Colorado College is an undergraduate liberal arts institution with an intensive modular schedule that is uniquely suited to in-depth faculty-student interactions, including research collaborations. The Colorado College calendar, called the Block Plan, is a unique academic system in which professors teach, and students take, one course at a time. Each block is three and a half weeks long, with an academic year of eight and a half blocks; faculty teach six blocks per year. The preferred candidate will have broad training in biological anthropology and evidence of a four-field education in anthropology. Candidates whose work meaningfully integrates aspects from one or more other subfields will be at an advantage. The successful candidate will be committed to the mission of a liberal arts college, will support and contribute to the goal of achieving greater diversity at Colorado College, and will be able to work effectively with the many constituencies at the college as a contribution to a positive learning and work environment for all members.

The Colorado College welcomes members of all groups and reaffirms its commitment not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities, and employment practices. The College is committed to increasing the diversity of the college community. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are particularly encouraged to apply.

Applications must be received by November 15, 2012. Submit letter of application, c.v., four reference letters, unofficial graduate transcript, teaching statement/philosophy, research statement, sample of scholarly publications, course evaluations and sample syllabi with discussion of teaching method and rationale on line at https://employment.coloradocollege.edu/.

For information about Colorado College, please visit our website (www.coloradocollege.edu).

AAA job ad

Colorado State University (Oct. 1)
The Department of Anthropology at Colorado State University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Anthropology (subdiscipline: biological). This is an entry-level, tenure-track position with a nine-month appointment, beginning August 15, 2013. The successful candidate’s research and teaching will enhance two of our existing thematic specializations, Humans and the Environment and Professional Methods and Techniques. In addition, the successful candidate will specialize in methods used to address questions concerning hominin evolution and adaptation.

http://anthropology.colostate.edu/pdf/BioJobDesc..pdf


 * Received confirmation of application + EOE statement (Oct.2) (x5)
 * Did you get them by email or snail mail? I haven't got one yet, although that may be because my application was sent (with a 1 Oct postmark required) from Not-NorthAmerica (TM).
 * By email.

Dartmouth College, Neukom Fellows (Dec. 1, 2012)
Neukom Fellows 2013-2014

Neukom Fellows are interdisciplinary positions for recent Ph.D.s whose research interests cuts across traditional disciplinary boundaries, but has some computational component, whether it be a framing concept for intellectual exploration or an explicit component of the work that is pursued. The successful candidate should have a history of collaborative work across disciplines, but still show good evidence of independence and initiative. The Fellowships are two- to three-year appointments, with the third year extension considered upon request after a review early in the second year. Neukom Fellows will be mentored by faculty in two departments at Dartmouth College, take up residence in one department, and will teach one seminar course each year on a subject of their interest. Beyond that there are no additional duties. Neukom Fellow stipends are $60,000 for 2013-2014. Additional funds are available for equipment, travel, and research materials.

See http://www.dartmouth.edu/~neukom/programs/ for additional information.


 * Also posted at Humanities and Social Sciences Postdocs 2012-13

=== East Carolina University (January 14, 2013)  === East Carolina University (ECU) seeks a biological anthropologist for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor starting August 12, 2013. Specialization is open, but preference is for individuals focusing on human biological variation, evolutionary anthropology, or population/behavioral biology. The candidate's research should complement the biological and medical anthropologists in the department. A Ph.D. is required. The successful candidate will teach general anthropology, introduction to biological anthropology (both lecture and laboratory), and upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses in their area of specialty. Applicants should demonstrate the potential for research and publication, and have had experience securing extramural funding. Appropriate service to the university, community, and profession is expected. The department has 16 anthropologists and offers the BA and MA degrees.

Minimum Qualifications: PhD from an appropriately accredited institution required.

Special Instructions to Applicants: To apply, complete a candidate profile and submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three current references online at www.jobs.ecu.edu. Questions may be sent to Dr. Megan A. Perry, Chair, Search Committee, Department of Anthropology, Flanagan 231, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858-4353 (perrym@ecu.edu).

Screening begins January 14, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled. Official transcript is required at the time of employment.

Eastern Michigan University (Oct. 15, 2012)
The Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminology at Eastern has posted an open position with a focus on physical anthropology. A Ph.D. in anthropology at the time of signing the contract as well as teaching and research experience in physical anthropology are required. The preferred candidate will expand our physical anthropology course offerings while complementing current faculty strengths in archaeology and/or cultural anthropology. International and/or applied research expertise as well as grant acquisition abilities are added assets.

Applicants must have a strong instructional and research record, and be prepared to teach undergraduate courses of various size and type, from introductory to culminating and from experiential to theoretical. The position also demands student mentoring, departmental service, and an active research agenda.

https://www.emujobs.com/postings/11211

Emory University (Nov. 15, 2012)
EMORY UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY invites applications for a tenure track, assistant professor position in Biological Anthropology. We seek a scientifically-oriented anthropologist who specializes in human or great ape behavioral ecology. The ideal candidate will have a field-orientation, an established field site, or strengths in computational modeling. Candidates must have a strong research record, be committed to quality teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate level, and be willing to engage in cross-disciplinary dialogue. Candidates must also be able and willing to teach an introductory course in biological anthropology. The department strongly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented minorities. Please send CV, description of current and future research, teaching philosophy and names of four references to:

[mailto:AnthroFacultySrch@emory.edu AnthroFacultySrch@emory.edu]

http://physanth.org/jobs/emory-university-biological-anthropologist

Grand Valley State (Oct. 31, 2012)
The Department of Biomedical Sciences continues to grow and is recruiting for a new tenure track position to join our 25 member faculty for Fall of 2013. Grand Valley State University is a comprehensive state-supported university of 24,000+ students with a commitment to undergraduate education. We seek faculty who are committed to excellence in both classroom teaching and collaborative student research. Ph.D. in anatomy or related field by time of appointment strongly preferred; ABD considered for appointment at Instructor rank. Post-doctoral experience is desirable. Assistant Professor- Anatomy Individual must be able to teach introductory and advanced human anatomy courses and their associated human cadaver laboratories. Additional experience in related areas of anatomy is desirable. Interested candidates should apply online only at www.gvsujobs.org Include a letter of intent discussing your teaching philosophy and experiences along with a statement of research interests, a current Curriculum Vita, scanned copies of your graduate transcripts and the contact information of three references. If you have questions about applying online or need assistance, call Human Resources at 616-331-2215. Email questions about the position to: Tim Strickler; Search chair ([mailto:stricklt@gvsu.edu stricklt@gvsu.edu]). Review process will begin on October 31, 2012 and continue until the position is filled. Link to job ad


 * 10/3: For what it's worth, there appear to be several physical anthropologists in this department.

Harvard University (2 positions) (Oct 1, 2012)
The Department of Human Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University is seeking to make up to two full-time tenure-track or tenured appointments in behavioral biology. This area includes but is not limited to human behavioral ecology and non-human primate behavior. Applicants’ interests should be explicitly related to human evolution.We seek candidates who will complement the current strengths of the program, particularly those whose interests in behavior extend to cognition, ecology, genetics, or physiology. The appointment could begin as early as July 1, 2013.

Link to Job Ad

===Michigan State University (Nov. 12, 2012) === The interdisciplinary graduate program in Ecology, Evolutionary Biology & Behavior (EEBB) at Michigan State University (MSU) is seeking applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty positions in the quantitative biology of organisms and/or populations. Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate expertise and leadership in the development and application of quantitative approaches to theory and data that address fundamental questions in ecology, evolutionary biology, and/or behavior. They will be expected to establish externally-funded research programs that support graduate training within their research groups and to make significant contributions in the domains of both graduate and undergraduate teaching. A competitive start-up and compensation package will be offered according to the applicant’s experience and qualifications. MSU has additional funding opportunities, as part of an Excellence Hiring Initiative, to recruit exceptional candidates at the Associate and Full Professor levels.

With 136 graduate students and over 100 participating faculty, EEBB at MSU is one of the most successful graduate training programs in the world. The EEBB core curriculum trains students in effective application of key theoretical, mathematical, computational and statistical modeling tools used by ecologists, evolutionary biologists and behavioral biologists. Successful applicants will contribute to teaching in the EEBB core curriculum, including the possibility of new courses in their areas of expertise. Depending upon research interests and programmatic fit, the successful applicants will have their tenure home in one of the following academic departments: Plant Biology, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics and Zoology. Both new faculty members will have the opportunity to participate in the NSF-funded BEACON Center for the Study of Evolution in Action.

MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving excellence through diversity. We actively encourage applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans, persons with disabilities and individuals who can contribute to the intellectual diversity and cultural richness at Michigan State University.

Application materials should be submitted to the MSU Applicant Page (MAP) for faculty positions (online at https://jobs.msu.edu; posting number 6886) as a single, concatenated pdf document that includes: a letter of interest, CV, three representative publications, a statement of research accomplishments and goals and a statement of teaching accomplishments and goals. The research and teaching statements should highlight the applicant’s approach to achieving excellence through diversity. Please provide the names of three potential referees in your cover letter. Letters of recommendation will be solicited later.

Applications will be accepted until both positions are filled. Review of applications will begin on November 12, 2012. Questions can be addressed to the Search Committee Chair (Tom Getty) at eebbsrch@msu.edu.

Mississippi State University - Department Head (Nov. 16, 2012)
The Department of Anthropology & Middle Eastern Cultures (AMEC) at Mississippi State University seeks applications for the position of Department Head to begin July 1, 2013. AMEC (http://amec.msstate.edu/) is a young, rapidly growing department. Undergraduates receive basic grounding in four-field anthropology. The applied M.A. program has two tracks: archaeology/bioarchaeology and cultural anthropology. Faculty areas include environmental anthropology and archaeology, human skeletal analysis, household and settlement pattern archaeology, and medical anthropology. Applied aspects include cultural resource management (CRM), forensic anthropology, isotope studies, geophysics, and human-environment interaction. The Department Head will serve on graduate committees and as major professor for a limited number of students. Teaching expectation is one course per semester. AMEC is in the College of Arts & Sciences, which includes 14 academic departments and eleven programs. The department is housed in the Cobb Institute of Archaeology (http://www.cobb.msstate.edu/), an endowed institute with office and lab space, a research library, a museum and a CRM office. The Head of AMEC will work in consultation with the Director of the Cobb Institute to coordinate activities and meet shared goals of the Department and Institute. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Anthropology or Archaeology and have or be eligible for tenure at the rank of Professor. Candidates should have a substantial publication record, experience with grants and contracts, and a research agenda complementing the department’s B.A. program in Anthropology and M.A. program in Applied Anthropology. Subfield, interest area, and geographic area are open. Applicants should send a cover letter, CV, statement detailing the applicant’s vision for and fit in an applied program, evidence of scholarly activity and teaching effectiveness, and names & contact information for at least three references to Chair, AMEC Search Committee, PO Box AR, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762. Applicants must also apply online at http://www.jobs.msstate.edu (PARF # 6854). Review of applications will begin Nov. 16, 2012, although applications will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled.

Job posting at AAA

Northern Kentucky University (December 1, 2012)
The Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Philosophy at Northern Kentucky University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Biological Anthropology beginning '''August 2013. '''Research interests are open, but candidates should be prepared to teach introduction to physical anthropology, physical anthropology lab, human osteology, world prehistory, and introduction to cultural anthropology. In addition, candidates must be able to develop upper-division courses in one or more of these areas: medical anthropology, human evolution, primate behavior, and forensic anthropology. Candidates must have Ph.D. in hand, evidence of excellence in undergraduate teaching, a current research project, professional papers and/or publications in hand, success in writing grants, willingness to involve undergraduate students in research, and willingness to participate in civic engagement. Salary competitive. Department representatives will be available at the AAA meetings in San Francisco to meet informally with candidates (email anthropology@nku.edu to schedule a meeting). Applications should include a cover letter, current vita, and names and email addresses of at least three references. Submit application online at https://jobs.nku.edu/. Letters of recommendation will be requested upon narrowing the candidate pool. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2012, and continue until the position is filled. For more information, visit http://anthropology.nku.edu/. AAPA job post

Simon Fraser University (August 1, 2012)
The Department of Archaeology at Simon Fraser University invites applications for a three-year Limited Term Assistant Professor position (with possibility for renewal and/or opportunity to apply for the position if it is approved as a tenure-track position) specialising in bioanthropology or environmental archaeology, beginning 1 January 2013. We seek an individual with an established research programme in bioanthropology or environmental archaeology as well as proven ability to publish results and secure research funding. The bioanthropologist must have expertise in human osteology, with specialization in forensics preferred. The environmental archaeologist requires expertise in archaeological science or quantitative applications, with a focus on human-environmental interactions. Regional area of specialization is open. The successful applicant must demonstrate potential for effective teaching at the undergraduate level, including general archaeology courses as well as upper division courses in human osteology or environmental archaeology. A Ph.D. is required at the time of appointment.

Job posting


 * Also posted at Archaeology Jobs 2012-2013
 * long listed (08/17/12) - letters of reference due by Sept 6 2012
 * short-listed (10/01/12)

Skidmore College (Oct. 15, 2012)
The Anthropology Program at Skidmore College invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position in Biological Anthropology at the Assistant Professor level, to begin September 2013. We seek a broadly trained biological anthropologist able to integrate biocultural perspectives in teaching and research. The successful applicant will have topical and geographical interests that complement existing faculty expertise, with preference for a candidate with fieldwork experience among populations with a non-European heritage. The position requires teaching 5 courses per year, including an introductory course on the anthropology of the human past as well as upper-level courses focusing on the candidate’s geographic and topical interests, with a preference for courses on human variation, including race and racism, human evolution, biobases of human behavior, nutritional anthropology, or forensics. Applicants are requested to include in their cover letter information about how their qualifications and experiences will allow them to contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and/or service.

We are especially interested in candidates from under-represented groups as well as individuals who have experience with diverse populations who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and/or service. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Requirements: PhD at time of appointment, and applicants must demonstrate excellence in teaching and a strong commitment to undergraduate education. We also desire candidates with an interest in contributing to interdisciplinary programs.

Review of applications will begin October 15 and continue until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the American Anthropological Association 2012 Annual Meeting in San Francisco.

Job posting

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (Nov. 1, 2012)
SIU Carbondale invites applications for a tenure-track position in Biological Anthropology, Assistant Professor rank, beginning August 16, 2013. Applicants must have Ph.D. degree in Anthropology or related field at the time of application, an established record of excellence in research and teaching, as well as an active research program. Research specialty open, but those working on modern humans preferred; research should complement interests of a four-field oriented faculty.

Applicants must have ability to teach a lab-based introduction to biological anthropology, to contribute to a 4-field Anthropology program, to teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and must have interest and competence in general anthropology. Duties include teaching at the undergraduate and graduate (M.A. and Ph.D.) levels; pursuing research and scholarly publications; mentoring undergraduate and graduate students; and participating in regular department activities; teaching general four-field introduction to anthropology, introduction to biological anthropology, undergraduate/graduate topical courses in biological anthropology and graduate seminar (in candidate’s areas of interest).

Application deadline: November 1, 2012 or until filled. Send vita, letter detailing professional interests, research, and teaching experience, and names/addresses/e-mail addresses/phone/fax #s of four references to: Ulrich Reichard, Chair, Biological Anthropology Search Committee, Department of Anthropology, Mailcode 4502, SIU Carbondale, Carbondale, IL 62901 (email: [mailto:ureich@siu.edu ureich@siu.edu]; phone 618-453-5052). SIU Carbondale is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.

Job posting

St. Lawrence University (Nov. 7, 2012)
The Department of Anthropology at St. Lawrence University invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in biological anthropology, beginning August 2013. Qualified candidates will teach our required introductory course in Human Origins as well as upper-level research seminars in biological anthropology. Course load is three per semester; the particular array of remaining courses is open but should complement the offerings of a four-field anthropology department and take advantage of the department's extensive biological anthropology teaching collections. Candidates with Ph.D. in hand preferred. We welcome applications from candidates who bring diverse cultural, ethnic and national perspectives to their scholarship and teaching. Strong evidence of desire and ability to teach in a small liberal arts college setting is essential.

To apply, please send a detailed cover letter that addresses teaching philosophy and desire to teach in a small, liberal arts college environment; CV; teaching evaluations; and names and addresses (including email contacts) of three references to: Shinu Abraham, Search Committee Chair, Department of Anthropology, St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY, 13617. Priority consideration will be given to applications received on or before November 7, 2012. Application materials may also be submitted electronically to sabraham@stlawu.edu.

Job posting

Stony Brook University, SUNY (Oct. 18, 2012)
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 September 2013. The Department seeks a biostatistician with a strong anthropological focus. Applicants must have a PhD by starting date and a strong publication record. Please submit a cover letter stating research and teaching interests, CV, and three reference letters via Academic Jobs Online at http://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/1856 by Oct. 18, 2012. Questions about the search should be addressed to the Biostatistician Search Committee at anthropology@stonybrook.edu.

See AAPA Posting for further details

University of Alaska Anchorage (Nov. 1, 2012)
The Department of Anthropology at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Biological Anthropology with a preference for bioarcheological and/or forensic anthropology specializations beginning August, 2013. This is a tenure-track position requiring teaching excellence, research, and service. The successful candidate will have PhD in hand by June 1, 2013.

The candidate should expect to teach general courses in anthropology (Intro to Anthropology or Rise of Civilization), in addition to offerings in biological anthropology (ex: Biological Anthropology, Modern Human Diversity, Human Evolution, Human Osteology, Paleopathology) and other specialty areas of their choosing. The candidate will also be expected to accept and guide graduate students through the MA program.

The review of applications will begin November 1, 2012; the position will close when an adequate pool of applications have been received.

Job posting

University of Alaska Fairbanks (Dec. 1, 2012)
The University of Alaska Fairbanks’ Anthropology Department (http://www.uaf.edu/anthro) invites applications for a tenure track biological anthropologist at the Assistant or Associate Professor level to begin August 2013. Research and geographic areas open, but should complement current faculty. Specializations in human biology or biomedical anthropology are a plus, as is research with applications to the circumpolar North. Candidates should have a record of external funding, be able to teach established courses in biological anthropology (including quantitative methods), and show evidence of research mentorship at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Ph.D. must be in hand at the time of application.

View a detailed job description and apply on-line at www.uakjobs.com. Position closes December 1, 2012. The direct link to the job posting is: www.uakjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=78845 Questions regarding this specific position may be directed to Dr. Ben A. Potter, search committee chair, bapotter@alaska.edu. The University of Alaska is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and educational institution.

University at Albany (SUNY) - Lecturer (Sept. 28, 2012)
The Department of Anthropology of the University at Albany (SUNY) seeks a Lecturer (non-tenure track) in Physical Anthropology to serve as the Laboratory Director for a large and growing pre-health undergraduate major in Human Biology. The Lecturer will be responsible for organizing, teaching and managing laboratory sections of physical anthropology classes including Introduction to Human Evolution and Anatomy & Physiology. The Lecturer will also assist with the advising of Human Biology majors. This is a teaching position, but applicants possessing a research interest in physical anthropology are welcome.

The successful candidate must either hold a Doctoral degree, or be ABD with the expectation that the doctoral degree will be completed within one year of the start of the appointment. Degrees must be from a university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized accrediting organization. Applicants must address in their applications their ability to work with and instruct a culturally diverse population. Professional Rank and Salary Range: Lecturer, $40,000. Start Date: August 2013.

Please apply online via http://albany.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=34228. Federal regulations require notice to all prospective employees with information on crimes that occurred on campus. Please refer to the following website for complete details: http://police.albany.edu/ASR.shtml . THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY IS AN EO/AA/IRCA/ADA EMPLOYER.

University of Arkansas (Nov. 15, 2012)
The Department of Anthropology, University of Arkansas, invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor in Biological Anthropology. Candidates should have Ph.D. in hand, and a record of substantial funding and publication. Research areas include but are not limited to dental anatomy and evolution, and paleoanthropology. Research that crosses into the biomedical domain is preferred. This individual will contribute to our new BS degree program, and our other undergraduate and graduate programs. Salary and startup package will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Send cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references to Chair, Biological Search Committee, Department of Anthropology, 330 Old Main, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, 72701. Applications received by November 15, 2012 will receive full consideration.

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University of Chicago (immediately, or before Oct. 1, 2012)
The Department of Comparative Human Development at the University of Chicago invites applications for an open tenure track first term or second term assistant professor position. The department is an interdisciplinary unit that studies the individual in context. Its members include cultural anthropologists, behavioral biologists, psychologists and sociologists. The successful candidate will have an innovative research agenda, which both complements and expands existing departmental strengths, demonstrated productivity and teaching talent. We particularly seek scholars whose research connects with more than one area of expertise within the department.Applicants must apply online at the University of Chicago's Academic Career Opportunities website. Application documents must be submitted online at http://tinyurl.com/7cvqpee. Applicants are required to upload 1) a cover letter 2) a current curriculum vitae and 3) the names and contact information of three referees.

Review of applications will begin on August 1, 2012. The application process will continue until the position is filled or until the application deadline of October 1, 2012.

The position will begin on July 1, 2013.

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 * Has anyone heard back from these guys? (09/26)
 * Yes, I just heard that I am on the "long short list" (10/3)
 * I guess the silence then means I'm not. Congrats and good luck! (10/4)
 * Notified that I am on the short list (10/13)
 * For the person notified that he/she was on the short list, when and how did you hear? And what else, if anything, was said? Thanks! (10/16)

University of California, San Diego (Sept. 30, 2012)
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 and is seeking a biological anthropologist who specializes in evolutionary anthropology. We are seeking an energetic scholar with an active research program who can engage with our department as a whole for a tenure-track assistant professor position beginning July 1, 2013. Successful candidates will be judged both on research accomplishments and potential for and demonstrated leadership in areas contributing to diversity. For applicants interested in spousal/partner employment, please visit the UCSD Partner Opportunities Program website http://academicaffairs.ucsd.edu/offices/partneropp/. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and based on University of California pay scales. Application deadline is September 30, 2012. Applicants are asked to submit a CV, samples of their written work, a statement on their research and, under separate cover, three letters of reference. Applicants are also asked to submit a separate statement of their teaching. Applicants must also include a separate personal statement summarizing their contributions, or potential for contribution, to diversity and leadership.

AAA posting

Does anyone know who is on the search committee?

10/8: Usually the entire search committee is not publicized - just the chair.

University of California, Santa Cruz (Oct. 15, 2012)
The Department of Anthropology at the University of California, Santa Cruz, invites applications for a tenure-track position in physical anthropology at the level of assistant professor beginning July 1, 2013. Research area is open, although the department recognizes its need for expertise in several fields that resonate with the department's current strengths: bioarchaeology, multi-species anthropology, health and disease in living populations, and human migration.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Applicant must have a Ph.D. or equivalent in Anthropology or closely related field, completed by July 1, 2013. The successful candidate must present strong evidence of research activity and demonstrated potential for university teaching.

POSITION AVAILABLE: July 1, 2013, with academic year beginning September 2013.

TO APPLY: Applications are accepted via the UCSC Academic Recruit online system. Documents/materials must be submitted as PDF files. The following documents/materials are required for the application to be complete: letter of application, curriculum vitae, three dissertation or book chapters, names of three referees willing to write a letter of recommendation* if solicited later in the search process

Applicants are invited to submit any additional publications and an optional statement addressing their contributions to diversity through research, teaching and/or service.

Apply at recruit.ucsc.edu/apply/JPF00009 Refer to Position #JPF00009-13 in all correspondence

CLOSING DATE: Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2012. To ensure full consideration, applications must be complete by this date. The search will remain open until the position is filled, but not later than 6/30/2014.


 * Question: Does anyone know why the ad specifically requests "three disseration or book chapters"? I assume that journal publications will work just as well, but just below that the ad states "Applicants are invited to submit any additional publications . . ." Confusing.
 * Yes. A little confusing, especially given that physical anthropologists often have papers. I think, it is a generic application procedure for a archaeology/cultural heavy department.

HigherEdJobs.com

Does anyone know who is on the search committee?

10/8: Since no bioanths in dept, search committee includes archeologists, a cultural anthropologist, and someone from outside anthro that does comparative genomics.

10/15: Am I correct in that this application requires the following: 1) Letter of application, 2) CV, 3) Writing examples (chapters and/or publications), 4) Names of referees, and 5) diversity statement. Are they not asking for a personal and or teaching statement??

A: yes, that is exactly what they requested....I am not really sure but I think the diversity statement comprises personal and teaching statement (but this "diversity statement"-thing is new to me)

Thanks! Its an odd applcation request, with diss chapters and no teaching statement.

University of Colorado, Colorado Springs (Oct. 22, 2012)
We seek a scholar with a research focus on contemporary human populations and/or applied human biological research. Teaching responsibilities will include a core introductory course in biological anthropology, upper division courses in areas of expertise, and also a four-field senior level capstone seminar (taught in rotation with other department faculty).

The UCCS Department of Anthropology offers a strong four-field undergraduate curriculum with a developing emphasis on applied anthropology in both teaching and research. There is currently no graduate program, and faculty typically involve undergraduates in their research and publication. This will be the sixth tenure-track position in the department. Teaching load is typically five courses per year.

Applications should include a current curriculum vita, cover letter describing research and teaching experience and interests, and the names of at least three references. Applicants must have completed the PhD by the time of hire. Applications should be sent in MS Word format by email or post to Thomas Wynn ([mailto:twynn@uccs.edu twynn@uccs.edu]), Department of Anthropology, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, CO, 80918. Priority will be given to applications received by October 22, 2012.

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10/12: Application acknowledgment (email) (x2)

University of Mississippi (ASAP)
The University of Mississippi invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Anthropology. This is a tenure track position beginning August 2013. We are looking for a biological anthropologist with a specialty in bioarcheology and a traditional, four-field education. A background in osteology with an area interest in the southeastern United States or Mesoamerica would allow this person to take advantage of opportunities for research collaboration within the department.

Ph.D.‘s and advanced ABD’s in anthropology will be considered. We will be interviewing at the AAA meetings. To help us in scheduling interviews in San Francisco, please submit your application materials as soon as possible. The University of Mississippi is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer. Interested candidates should apply online at https://jobs.olemiss.edu by submitting their curriculum vitæ with the names and contact information for three references, letter of application, and one-page statement of teaching philosophy (using the “Other 1” link). The position will remain open until filled or until an adequate applicant pool is established.

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University of Nebraska-Lincoln (July 16, 2012 - until filled)
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), through the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, seeks applications to fill a 12-month, tenure-track faculty position (50% teaching, 25% research, 25% administration) at the Associate Professor rank in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (casnr.unl.edu). The successful candidate will direct the interdisciplinary undergraduate Degree Program in Forensic Science (forensic.unl.edu) and fulfill research responsibilities through a variety of academic units depending on the training of the individual [e.g. School of Natural Resources, Department of Entomology, Department of Biochemistry, Department of Food Science and Technology, and/or School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences].

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Washington University in St. Louis (Nov. 1, 2012)
We seek an anthropologist with a research specialization in Anthropological Population Genetics. The successful candidate will be an individual with expertise that involves using genetic/genomic data and analytical techniques to address anthropological research questions among human and/or non-human primate populations. The individual should have appropriate training and skills in the field of human/primate population genetics (including current appropriate biomolecular techniques) and be engaged in an ongoing research program that involves both laboratory and (especially) field research. The successful candidate is expected to work with graduate students in developing research projects and have a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching. Duties include teaching courses, advising students, conducting sponsored research and writing for publication, and university service.

Applications should consist of a curriculum vitae and a cover letter describing current research and teaching interests, and names of three referees. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in hand by time of appointment. All materials should be sent as MSWord files or PDFs via e-mail with “Physical Anthropology Search” in the subject line to: Melanie McDowell (melanie@artsci.wustl.edu).

Priority will be given to applications received on or before November 1, 2012, but the search will continue until the position is filled.

Job Posting


 * Got confirmation for my application (email)

Yale University (September 14, 2012)
Yale University, Department of Anthropology, seeks applications from scholars with at least five years full time faculty experience for a position at the level of Associate or Full Professor with significant research experience in the evolutionary biology of contemporary human populations and/or non-human primates. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record of engaging with both laboratory and field research methods related to the evolutionary biology of human and/or non-human primate life histories, such as the physiology of growth, reproduction, metabolism, aging, immune function, nutrition, and/or neuroendocrine aspects of behavior. A proven record of research excellence and experience with managing a long term field site would be highly desirable. Successful candidates would also be expected to develop and teach undergraduate and graduate level courses that would complement the existing Anthropology curriculum as well as mentor Ph.D. students. The position would begin on January 1, 2013.

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Discussion/Rumors/Speculation

 * 6/12/12 - Why are the one-year jobs being posted here too? Isn't this page for the upcoming round of jobs? Anything that starts in August of 2012 should be posted over at the 2011-2012 page, not this one, and certainly not both (who has time to update the same position in two places?). Anyone opposed to my removing the fall 2012 start dates from this page and keeping them on the 2011-2012 page?
 * I went ahead and took down positions that begin in Aug. 2012. Those positions should be tracked on the appropriate page: Physical Anthropology 2011-12.
 * 7/4/12 - I agree that jobs starting in Fall 2012 should not be posted here.