Title: Two Year Postdoctoral Appointment in Bioarchaeology

Institution: Vassar College

Location: Poughkeepsie, NY, USA

Department/Area: Anthropology

Category: Postdoctoral

Deadline to Apply: 16 February 2024

Position Description:

Vassar College’s Department of Anthropology invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral position in Bioarchaeology beginning Fall 2024.

AA Statement

Vassar College is deeply committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and the curriculum, and to promoting an environment of equality, inclusion, and respect for difference. Candidates who can contribute to this goal through their teaching, research, advising, and other activities are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences in this area. The College is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and especially welcomes applications from veterans, women, individuals with disabilities, and members of racial, ethnic, and other groups whose underrepresentation in the American professoriate has been severe and longstanding.

About Vassar College

Vassar is a highly selective, coeducational liberal arts college of about 2400 undergraduate students, located in the Hudson Valley, seventy-five miles north of New York City. Vassar stands upon the homelands of the Munsee Lenape. The College is located in Poughkeepsie, home to a culturally diverse community, and benefits from convenient commuter rail access to New York City. Vassar faculty are committed teachers/scholars who bring research and creative discovery to life for students in classrooms, labs, and studios and in individually-mentored projects. They teach broadly in the curricula of their departments, advise students, and serve on college-wide and departmental committees. The College maintains a generous leave policy, provides strong support for research, and encourages multidisciplinary approaches to teaching.

Position Description

The anthropology department seeks a postdoctoral scholar of bioarchaeology whose ethical framework prioritizes collaboration with descendant communities. We are particularly interested in applicants working on the bodily effects of social inequality, structural violence, or environmental change, bodily differences as applied to disability or transgender studies, or studies of the skeletal markers of health and illness. The teaching load will be three courses per year including introduction to archaeology, introduction to biological anthropology, skeletal anatomy, forensic anthropology, and a course on the region or method of expertise. Courses will be taught with replica skeletal material, in keeping with our department’s ethics.

Salary Wage Range

Pay Transparency Disclosure: The annual salary for this full-time postdoctoral position is $80,000.

How to Apply

Candidates should submit:

-Letter of application

-CV

-A brief teaching statement

-Names and contact information for 3 references (Letters of recommendation will be solicited at a later stage in the candidate review process.)

-An unofficial graduate transcript

-A diversity statement highlighting contributions and/or future plans for promoting diversity and inclusion through teaching, research, and/or professional involvements (additional information can be found at https://offices.vassar.edu/dean-of-the-faculty/positions/candidate-diversity-statement/ )

Applications should be addressed to Colleen Cohen and submitted online at https://employment.vassar.edu/postings/3664 . PhD is required and must be in hand by August 2024. Address any questions to search chair, Colleen Cohen, at cocohen@vassar.edu. Review of applicant materials will begin on February 16th and continue until the position has been filled. There is no guarantee that applications received after this date will be reviewed.

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Title: Assistant Professor - Biological Anthropology

Institution: Georgia State University

Location: Atlanta, GA, USA

Department/Area: Anthropology

Category: Full-Time, Tenure-Track

Deadline to Apply: 2 November 2023

Position Description:

The Department of Anthropology at Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor to begin August 2024. We seek scholars trained in biological anthropology; specialization within the subfield is open. The successful applicant will have research and instructional strengths that build on and/or complement existing strengths in the undergraduate and graduate degree programs in anthropology, and will contribute to building a welcoming environment for faculty, staff, and students.

GSU’s Department of Anthropology is committed to serving our vibrant student body and advancing innovative research in a collegial and welcoming environment. The department is home to 13 full-time faculty who represent all four of the major subfields of anthropology; it also hosts engaged and passionate undergraduate majors and a thriving MA program. The department’s programmatic focus in biological anthropology centers on primate and human evolution, forensic anthropology, and osteology.

The successful candidate will help to expand the biological anthropology program and ideally bring additional specializations, including but not limited to forensic anthropology, human biology, or biomedical anthropology (in the latter case, intersecting with current medical anthropology offerings in the cultural and linguistic subfields). The successful candidate will contribute to serving this community of undergraduate and graduate students in collaboration with partners throughout the university and the broader metro area.

At the time of appointment, applicants are required to have (1) a Ph.D. in Anthropology with a concentration in biological anthropology, (2) an active research agenda with a clear trajectory of future plans, (3) evidence of effectiveness in teaching, and (4) evidence of readiness to teach an introductory course in biological anthropology and upper-division courses in or related to their specialization. Preferred qualifications include one or more of the following: an ability to teach career skills related to biological anthropology; experience mentoring students in applied or practicing career paths; and training in four-field anthropology.

GSU, a world-class public doctoral research university with more than 54,000 students, is in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. GSU has recently invested significantly into its academic enterprise and is among the Carnegie Foundation's elite category of Very High Research Activity (R1). GSU is ranked No. 1 in public universities for undergraduate teaching and No. 2 for innovation (U.S. News & World Report, 2022). Founded in 1913, Georgia State University has a mission of excellence in research, teaching, and service. With six campuses throughout metro Atlanta, this major research university is a national leader in graduating students from diverse backgrounds and provides its world-class faculty and more than 54,000 students with unsurpassed connections to the opportunities available in one of the 21st century’s great global cities. Classified as RU/H (Research University/High Research Activity), Georgia State University is the only urban research university in Georgia and the largest university in the state, with students coming from every county in Georgia, every state in the nation, and from over 145 countries.

Applicants must submit (1) a curriculum vitae; (2) a cover letter detailing the applicant’s research focus, agenda and accomplishments, teaching philosophy, and teaching experience; and (3) a list of three references. Submit these materials via email as PDF attachments to anthsearch23@gsu.edu. Applicants who advance to the next stage will be required to provide institution-generated teaching evaluations and a research-based writing sample (can include a publication reprint).

These materials, if requested by the Search Committee Chair, should be emailed directly to anthsearch23@gsu.edu. Review of applications will begin November 1 and continue until the position is filled.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Job Category: Faculty

Title: Assistant Professor, Biological Anthropology

Institution: Cal State San Bernadino

Location: San Bernadino, CA

Department/Area: Anthropology

Category: Full-Time, Tenure-Track

Deadline to Apply: 15 December 2023

Position Description

California State University, San Bernardino invites applications from a diverse group of qualified candidates for a tenure track position in the Department of Anthropology specializing in Biological Anthropology at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 2024.

The primary responsibilities of the successful applicant will be to teach undergraduate courses in Anthropology, teach and advise graduate students in the MA in Applied Archaeology program, conduct and publish research, and engage in required service activities. Ongoing research projects with the capacity to involve undergraduate and graduate students are especially desirable.

The successful applicant will focus on the African diaspora from biological, biocultural, or bioarchaeological perspectives. Preferred research specializations include one or more of the following: geographic origins, population genetics, environmental justice, embodied legacies of colonialism and enslavement, biological impacts of structural racism, decolonizing historical processes, critical approaches to race and inequality, and health disparities. The applicant’s preferred geographical focus is the Western Hemisphere.

There is an expectation that the candidate will be qualified to teach the following preexisting GE courses: ANTH 1001 (Introduction to Biological Anthropology) and ANTH 3500 (The Race Concept in Biological Anthropology). Additionally, the candidate should be able to teach our existing required class on human origins (ANTH 3501) and our osteology laboratory course (ANTH 4501L) with minimal preparation. The candidate is also expected to develop one or more courses relating to their research specialization which may be at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.

Qualified candidates must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse student population and to working effectively with faculty, staff and students across a wide range of disciplines.

Formal review of applications will begin December 15th.

Additional Information

Posted Job Link: https://careers.csusb.edu/en-us/job/530077/department-of-anthropology-assistant-professor-in-biological-anthropology

Title: Assistant Professor in Biological Anthropology

Institution: University of California, Davis

Location: Davis, CA USA

Department/Area: Anthropology

Category: Full-Time, Tenure-Track

Deadline to Apply: 20 November 2023

The expected total salary for this position is $101,000-128,000.

Position Description

The Department of Anthropology at the University of California, Davis invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position focused on evolutionary approaches to understanding the origins of human morphological and/or physiological diversity, by studying changes in the biological characteristics of humans, our living relatives, and/or our fossil relatives and the causes of these changes. Applicants must have completed their Ph.D. by June 2024, have a record of original research and publication, and a clear plan for a continuing program of theoretically-driven research based in field and/or laboratory work. Teaching responsibilities will include 4 quarter-length courses per year, typically one larger lower division class (e.g., Human Evolutionary Biology, Evolution of the Human Life Cycle), two upper division classes, and one graduate seminar. The candidate will supervise graduate and undergraduate student research. Appointment level and salary are commensurate with experience.

Applicants should submit: (1) a cover letter; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) a statement that describes their current and future research; (4) a statement of contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion [https://academicaffairs.ucdavis.edu/guidelines-writing-diversity-statement ]; and (5) the names and contact details of three referees. Applications must be submitted online at: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF05997. The position will remain open until filled. However, to ensure full consideration, applications should be completed by November 20, 2023. The expected start date for this position is July 1, 2024.

UC Davis and the Department of Anthropology commit to inclusion excellence by advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct. We are actively seeking faculty who aspire to educate a student body rich in diversity with respect to gender, ethnicity, first-generation students, socioeconomic status, and academic interests. Accordingly, an applicant’s track record of engagement and activity related to diversity, equal opportunity, and inclusion as well as their plans for future engagement, as documented by a statement of contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, will be a significant part of the overall evaluation of the candidate’s qualifications for a faculty appointment.

An applicant who needs accommodation due to a disability should contact the recruiting department.

Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

UC Davis supports family-friendly recruitments. UC Davis covers travel expenses for a second person to accompany a faculty recruitment candidate who must travel with a dependent child less than two years of age. At UC Davis, a Work Life program has been in place since January 2003. A group of Faculty Advisors for Work Life was established in 2007 to help publicize and inform the faculty about the programs, policies, and resources associated with work life/life changes [https://academicaffairs.ucdavis.edu/faculty-advisors-work-life ].

This group of advisors represents various academic units (colleges, schools, divisions) on the campus. The following links summarize the programs and updated UC policy: https://academicaffairs.ucdavis.edu/work-life and https://hr.ucdavis.edu/departments/worklife-wellness. The UC Davis Partner Opportunities Program (POP) is a service designed to support departments and deans’ offices in the recruitment and retention of outstanding faculty [https://academicaffairs.ucdavis.edu/partner-opportunities-program-pop ].

The University of California is committed to creating and maintaining a community dedicated to the advancement, application, and transmission of knowledge and creative endeavors through academic excellence, where all individuals who participate in university programs and activities can work and learn together in a safe and secure environment, free of violence, harassment, discrimination, exploitation, or intimidation. With this commitment, UC Davis conducts a reference check on all first-choice candidates for Academic Senate Assistant Professor or Lecturer with Potential for Security of Employment, Steps 4, 5, or 6, or Acting Professor of Law positions. The reference check involves contacting the administration of the applicant’s previous institution(s) to ask whether there have been substantiated findings of misconduct that would violate the University’s Faculty Code of Conduct. To implement this process, UC Davis requires all applicants for any open search for assistant professor to complete, sign, and upload the form entitled “Authorization to Release Information” into RECRUIT as part of their application. Link to form: https://aadocs.ucdavis.edu/your-resources/forms-and-checklists/forms/ARF.pdf. If an applicant does not include the signed authorization with the application materials, the application will be considered incomplete, and as with any incomplete application, will not receive further consideration. Although all applicants for faculty recruitments must complete the entire application, only finalists considered for Academic Senate Assistant Professor or Lecturer with Potential for Security of Employment, Steps 4, 5, or 6, or Acting Professor of Law positions will be subject to reference checks.

UC Davis is a smoke & tobacco-free campus [http://breathefree.ucdavis.edu/ ].

Additional Information

Posted Job Link: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF05997

Title: Tenure-Track Faculty in Human Evolutionary Biology

Institution: Harvard University

Location: Cambridge, MA USA

Department/Area: Human Evolutionary Biology

Category: Full-Time, Tenure-Track

Deadline to Apply: 1 December 2023

Department of Human Evolutionary Biology Faculty of Arts and Sciences - Harvard University

Position Description

The Department of Human Evolutionary Biology is conducting a search for a tenure-track professor in the area 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 needs not focus solely on humans but can have a broader phylogenetic perspective including model organisms. Candidates with either lab-based and/or theoretical/analytical research approaches are encouraged to apply. Both strong doctoral and post-doctoral experience are required. The Department seeks candidates with exceptional promise as scholars and teachers to offer courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Department administers a thriving undergraduate concentration in Human Evolutionary Biology, hence excellence in undergraduate teaching is a priority. Our doctoral program stresses the cooperative training and mentoring of Ph.D. candidates. The appointment is expected to begin at the level of Assistant Professor and to start on July 1, 2024. The appointee will teach and advise at the undergraduate and graduate levels. As a department and university, we value diversity among our faculty, and we invite applications from candidates who will help us foster an inclusive educational environment. We strongly welcome applications from persons from underrepresented groups.

Basic Qualifications

Candidates are required to have a doctorate or terminal degree by the time the appointment begins.

Additional Qualifications

Demonstrated strong experience as a post-doctoral scholar and commitment to teaching and research is desired.

Special Instructions

We will evaluate applications beginning November 15th, 2023 and will conclude when the position is filled.

Please submit the following materials through the ARIeS portal https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/12790

1. Cover letter

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Teaching/advising statement (describing teaching philosophy and practices)

4. Research statement

5. Statement describing efforts to encourage diversity, inclusion, and belonging, including past, current, and anticipated future contributions in these areas.

6. Names and contact information of 3-5 references, who will be asked by a system-generated email to upload a letter of recommendation once the candidate’s application has been submitted. Three letters of recommendation are required, and the application is considered complete only when at least three letters have been received. At least one letter must come from someone who has not served as the candidate’s undergraduate, graduate, or postdoctoral advisor.

7. Publications or manuscripts in press.

Contact Information

Terence D. Capellini

Professor of Human Evolutionary Biology

Harvard University

11 Divinity Avenue

Cambridge, MA 02138

Contact Email

tcapellini@fas.harvard.edu

The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.

Harvard is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, military service, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or other protected status.

Additional Information

Posted Job Link: https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/12790

Title: Field School student

Institution: Center for Field Sciences

Location: Jackson, MS, USA

Department/Area: Bioarchaeology

Deadline to Apply: 2 February 2024

Position Description:

The Center for Field Sciences and the University of Mississippi Medical Center invite undergraduate and graduate students to apply to attend the Asylum Hill Bioarchaeological field school. During the program (June 30-August 3, 2024), students will learn about the population of Mississippi's first mental health institution (1855-1935) and will assist in excavating individuals buried in the associated multi-racial cemetery. Apply soon--deadline is February 2. Minority scholarship (tuition and housing) available! See our program page for more details.

More details and application:

https://www.fieldsciences.org/program/2024-us-ms-bioarchaeology-at-asylum-hill/