What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Biological Anthropology position at University of North Carolina Wilmington?
Brief Summary of Work for this Position
The Department of Anthropology, University of North Carolina Wilmington, seeks to fill a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in Biological Anthropology with a Biocultural focus, beginning August 2025.
The successful candidate will have or will demonstrate the ability to develop, and maintain, an active field and / or laboratory-based research program that can ideally be supported by external funding. Applicants should be able to demonstrate capability in teaching a large undergraduate introductory four-field anthropology course, an introductory-level biological anthropology lecture course with a separate laboratory course, an upper-level medical anthropology (cultural) course, and upper-level courses in their specific area of expertise.
We encourage applications from candidates who show interest and ability in directing undergraduate student research projects, independent study courses, and in supervising internships andpracticawhere applicable. Additionally, the successful candidate will be expected to participate in service to the department, college, and university. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
- PhD in Anthropology. NOTE : Applicants who are ABD will be considered, however, doctoral degree must be conferred by August 1, 2025 to be eligible for employment.
- Have or can demonstrate the ability to develop, and maintain, an active field and / or laboratory-based research program that can ideally be supported by external funding.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience Preference will be given to candidates with :
Required Certifications or Licensure N / A Primary Function of Organizational Unit The UNCW Department of Anthropology offers a BA degree in Anthropology, a Minor in Anthropology and an Interdisciplinary Minor in Forensic Science. Our program also strongly contributes to interdisciplinary minors in Medical Humanities and Evolutionary Studies. Our program includes an array of courses designed to provide students an overview of the discipline, and a thorough grounding in archaeology, biological anthropology, and cultural anthropology. Through participation in field studies and laboratory research projects of faculty mentors, undergraduate students have opportunities to engage in “hands-on” research; sharpen analytical skills; and to develop competence in the use of research instruments and information technology that are essential aspects of the undergraduate experience in anthropology.
