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Assistant Professor in Biological Anthropology
The Department of Anthropology at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a tenure-stream Beginning Assistant or Advanced Assistant Professor position in biological anthropology to begin Fall 2026, pending budgetary approval. We seek a biological anthropologist with expertise in human biological variation. We are particularly interested in scholars whose research explores health among contemporary living populations to address the complex relationship between sociocultural processes, environment, and human biology. Candidates whose research is driven by collaborative partnerships with local and descendant communities are encouraged to apply. Methodological areas of expertise are open but should add to and complement existing strengths in our department. The geographic area is open.
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Anthropology or a closely related field at the time of appointment. Applicants should have a broad, interdisciplinary approach to the field as a whole and a commitment to research. We are interested in scholars whose engaged collaborative work involves methodologies and analytical frameworks that complement our medical anthropology program and will support students pursuing a joint PhD/MPH program. The successful candidate is expected to have and maintain an active research program and pursue external funding; attract, advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students; and have the potential and desire for innovative collaboration with other communities and institutions within and beyond the University. Preference will be given to candidates with active field research programs and complementary laboratory research for the integration and training of students, and the potential to initiate outreach engagement with the community. They will contribute to departmental and wider university administration and participate in the intellectual life of the department. Teaching responsibilities will include two courses in each of the Fall and Spring terms at undergraduate and graduate levels, including large lecture courses; smaller undergraduate seminar, methods and writing courses; and graduate biological anthropology core, professionalization, and elective courses. The applicant will be expected to develop undergraduate and graduate courses that reflect their area of expertise.
To review the required materials and apply, please use the University’s official application portal: https://cfopitt.taleo.net/careersection/pitt_faculty_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=25005295&tz=GMT-04%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York Questions about this search should be directed to Joseph S. Alter, jsalter@pitt.edu.
Review of applications will begin on November 1 and will continue until the position is filled.
Department of Anthropology | Florida State University College of Arts & Sciences
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, 9 Month Salaried (Biological Anthropology)
The Department of Anthropology invites applications for a tenure-trackAssistant Professor position in Biological Anthropology. We seek a broadly trained biological anthropologist with an active research program and interests that complement those of existing faculty. Geographic focus of research is open.We welcome applications from experts in all aspects of biological anthropology including evolutionary anthropology, primatology, human ecology, and forensics.
The Department of Anthropology, with the support of the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, is expanding its role in maintaining Florida State University as one of the top Public Carnegie Research I universities in the country. The Department is undergoing a phase of dynamic growth and adding new faculty in conjunction with reopening our PhD program in Fall 2025.
This position is on a 9-month contract. Tenure-line faculty teach a 2-2 load, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, conduct research, and contribute to the shared governance of the department and university. Primary teaching duties will include courses required for the undergraduate major, courses that satisfy the general education undergraduate requirements, and combined upper-division/graduate courses on topics in the candidate's research area.
A Ph.D. from an accredited institution or the highest degree appropriate in Anthropology is required. Applicants will have a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching and an interest in incorporating students into research opportunities through an active research program. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to motivate and inspire students, are essential.
We seek scholars who enhance applied learning and advance research and scholarly activities. Ideal candidates will organize and capitalize on key partnerships across campus and the city and increase community building locally, regionally, and/or globally. Given our commitment to community engagement and engaged scholarship we seek to appoint faculty who are deeply embedded in the communities they study.
Applications must be submitted electronically at https://jobs.fsu.edu/ (job ID 61367) and must include the following application materials: (1) cover letter; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) a single statement on research and teachingthat is no more than four pages total; and (4) names and contact details of three referees (letters will be requested only after a long-list has been assembled).Applications will be accepted untilNovember 21, 2025.
Please contact the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Ann Horsburgh (horsburgh@fsu.edu), with any questions.
FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Assistant Professor of Anthropology in Human Reproductive Ecology
POSITION SPECIFICS
The Department of Anthropology (https://anth.la.psu.edu/) and the Social Science Research Institute (SSRI: https://ssri.psu.edu/) at The Pennsylvania State University, University Park invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position, at the rank of Assistant Professor.
We seek innovative social science researchers whose work focuses on the social and ecological determinants of reproductive health via field-based research using qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods. Candidates may work on topics including, but not limited to, reproductive outcomes, such as fertility or parental investment in children (e.g. breastfeeding, child mortality, education); reproductive life stages, such as puberty, pregnancy, or menopause; and/or the social and ecological determinants of reproduction, such as environmental risk, social support, inequality, healthcare access, or communicable disease. Penn State Anthropology prides itself on its integrative research and is interested in hiring a scholar whose work is interdisciplinary and/or integrates across anthropology's subfields. We welcome candidates with interdisciplinary interests or training in fields including, but not limited to, demography, human biology, epidemiology, ecology, evolutionary medicine, and/or public health. Study population is open and could include nationally representative samples, underrepresented groups, Indigenous communities, or small-scale populations, and regional focus could be in the U.S. or international.
Responsibilities include a combination of research, teaching, and service. Candidates for Assistant Professor of Anthropology in Human Reproductive Ecology must have demonstrated ability as a researcher, scholar, and teacher in a relevant field, and have evidence of growth in scholarly achievement.
The Department of Anthropology anticipates that the Assistant Professor, through their research, teaching, and service in this role, will contribute to the excellence and diversity of the academic community at Penn State.
This position will be co-funded by Penn State's SSRI, whose mission is to foster research that addresses critical human and social problems at the local, national, and international levels. SSRI supports interdisciplinary research by bringing together researchers across the university around emerging areas, and by providing consultation, seed grants, faculty fellowships, and core resources tailored to the needs of social and behavioral scientists. Researchers with excellent interdisciplinary orientations are particularly desired.
Successful candidates must demonstrate the potential for effective teaching at university levels, an ability to obtain external funding, an outstanding record of academic outputs, and an innovative and integrative research program. Candidates who are committed to community engagement, science communication, outreach, and/or diversity in teaching and research are strongly encouraged to apply.
A Ph.D. in anthropology or a related field must be completed by the time of appointment.
Interested candidates must submit an online application at https://hr.psu.edu/careers and should include: 1) a cover letter; 2) a curriculum vitae detailing the candidate's educational background, employment history, publications, and grants; 3) a statement summarizing the candidate's research and teaching experience and interests; and 4) the names, addresses, and emails of three references. Inquiries may be directed to the search co-chairs, Anne Pisor mailto:(pisor@psu.edu) and David Puts mailto:(dap27@psu.edu). Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
In their cover letter, candidates must address how their research contributes to the missions of both the Department of Anthropology and Social Science Research Institute. Visit https://anth.la.psu.edu/ for more information on the Department and https://ssri.psu.edu/ for more information about the Social Science Research Institute.
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BENEFITS
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.
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Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream - CLTA - Biomedical Anthropology
The Department of Anthropology at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) invites applications for a three-year full-time contractually limited term appointment (CLTA) in Biomedical Anthropology. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026 and an end date of June 30, 2029.
The University of Toronto Scarborough is implementing its Strategic Plan: Inspiring Inclusive Excellence. Consistent with the values and objectives in that plan, we especially welcome candidates who self-identify as Indigenous or those who have lived experience in Black or other racialized communities. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be connected with colleagues from under-represented groups, including those hired through targeted efforts in recent years across departments spanning the Sciences, Social Sciences, and Humanities.
Candidates must have earned a PhD degree in Anthropology or a closely related discipline by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching. We seek candidates whose teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths. The successful candidate will have expertise in the areas of Human Biology and Biomedical Anthropology. We are particularly interested in candidates whose scholarship articulates with one or more of the following areas: contemporary human variation, zoonotic diseases, growth and development, adaptation, disease distribution across the globe, public health, population biology, and bioinformatics. The candidate will join a four-field department in Anthropology where they will be expected to teach a diversity of courses in Medical Anthropology, Evolutionary Anthropology, and Introductory level Archaeology. Candidates must have teaching experience in a degree-granting program, including lecture preparation and delivery, curriculum development, and development of online material/lectures. Additionally, candidates must possess a demonstrated commitment to excellent pedagogical inquiry and a demonstrated interest in teaching-related scholarly activities.
Evidence of excellence in teaching and a commitment to excellent pedagogical inquiry can be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, awards and accolades, presentations at significant conferences, the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application (with required materials outlined below) as well as strong letters of reference. Other teaching-related activities can include original research that informs a candidate’s pedagogy, performance as a teaching assistant or course instructor, experience leading successful workshops or seminars, student mentorship, or excellent conference presentations or posters.
Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. We seek candidates who value diversity and whose research, teaching and service bear out our commitment to equity. Candidates must also show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and to the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment as demonstrated through the application materials. Candidates are asked to submit a 1 to 2-page statement of contributions to equity and diversity, which might cover topics such as (but not limited to): research or teaching that incorporates a focus on underrepresented communities, the development of inclusive pedagogies, and/or the mentoring of students from underrepresented groups.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The appointment is at the University of Toronto Scarborough, which is a research-intensive campus with a commitment to interdisciplinary research, a multicultural student body, and a modern campus. The University offers the opportunity to conduct research, teach, and live in one of the most diverse cities of the world. The Department of Anthropology at the University of Toronto Scarborough includes faculty members with interests in archaeology, socio-cultural, linguistic and evolutionary Anthropology. For more information about our department, please visit our home page: www.utsc.utoronto.ca/anthropology.
All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. Applicants must submit a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae; and a complete teaching dossier which includes a teaching statement, sample syllabi and course materials, teaching evaluations or evidence of superior performance in other teaching related activities as listed above; and an EDI statement as outlined above.
Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three references. The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each referee within 48 hours after an application is submitted. Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that references submit recent letters (on letterhead, dated, and signed) by the closing date. At least one reference letter must primarily address the candidate’s teaching. More details on the automatic reference letter collection, including timelines, are available in the candidate FAQ.
Submission guidelines can be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. Please combine additional application materials into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Ann-Marie Smith, Assistant to the Chair, at anthropology-ca@utsc.utoronto.ca.
All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by November 10, 2025.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
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The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.
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The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.
Postdoctoral Researcher
The Mallott (https://mallott-lab.github.io) and Gildner (https://www.reachresearch.org/) Labs at Washington University in St. Louis are jointly recruiting a postdoctoral researcher to join an interdisciplinary team investigating links between flooding, environmental pathogen levels, and related intestinal infection risk in low-resource regions of the United States. The postdoc will contribute to a newly-funded multi-disciplinary project: “Predicting Flood-Related Health Threats in At-Risk U.S. Communities”. The postdoc will work closely with communities in flood-prone regions of the Midwest and Mississippi Delta to develop tools to predict health risks from flooding and assist local residents and decision-makers in identifying and reducing flood-related health dangers.
This unique postdoc position combines anthropological and microbiome research methods, focusing on understanding how environmental factors influence human health through microbial pathways. The successful candidate will split time between Gildner and Mallott labs, conducting longitudinal data collection, laboratory analyses, and community outreach. The postdoc will join a cohort of graduate students and postdocs across Earth Science, Environmental Engineering, Data Science and Statistics, Microbiology, and Anthropology. More information about the position and how to apply can be found here: https://apply.interfolio.com/175110
Assistant Professor in Biological Anthropology
The Department of Anthropology at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit, Catholic university, seeks applicants for a full-time tenure-track position in biological anthropology. SCU is a welcoming and inclusive community of teaching scholars whose work is grounded in the university’s fundamental values. Those values, which include academic excellence, social justice and community engagement, are infused with a culture of care that defines our community—upholding the dignity of all. The university draws on the many resources of the greater Bay Area, including Silicon Valley, where we are located.
We seek a teacher-scholar with an active field and/or lab-based research program at the intersection of infectious disease, immunology, and/or human growth and development. Applicants should be theoretically grounded and empirically engaged in biological anthropology, with a commitment to community collaboration. Geographic area is open, with preference for
candidates whose research does not duplicate current faculty research specialties.
The successful candidate will start on September 1, 2026 and be expected to teach, engage in scholarship, and do service for the department, college, and university. SCU is on the quarter system and tenure-stream faculty are expected to teach six courses per year (two each quarter), assuming they are actively engaged in scholarship.
The position comes with generous benefits (scu.edu/hr/benefits), including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, and University contributions toward retirement. Recognizing the high cost of housing in the local area, there are two University housing assistance programs: Rental assistance to ease the transition into the local housing market, and housing purchase assistance for tenure-stream faculty.
Required Qualifications
PhD or ABD by appointment start date in Anthropology or related field. Demonstrated potential for effective and inclusive teaching and mentoring of a diverse undergraduate student population. A research
trajectory with promise of publication in relevant peer-reviewed venues.
Responsibilities. Tenure-track faculty at SCU are teaching scholars who are expected to balance teaching, research, and service. This is an in-person position. More specifically, duties
include but are not limited to the following:
Teaching
Teach lower- and upper-division courses in the major and university core curriculum, as assigned by the chair, including courses such as Introduction to Biological Anthropology, Measuring Humanity; Health, Disease, and Culture; Human Development and Sexuality; and Evolutionary Medicine, among others. SCU is on the quarter system and a typical load is two courses per quarter assuming active engagement with research. High-quality teaching is prioritized at SCU; therefore significant faculty-student interaction is expected. The university offers many
different opportunities to develop teaching skills through Faculty Development, including regular lunchtime workshops on pedagogy, teaching and technology grants, communities of
practice, teaching mentors, and a scholarship of teaching and learning faculty group.
Teaching will be evaluated according to the Teaching Effectiveness Standards and Evaluation (TESE) document developed by each department. Ignatian pedagogy, a hallmark of Jesuit, Catholic universities, is based on the principle of cura personalis, that is, teaching the whole person. At Santa Clara University we define effectiveness in teaching as respectful, challenging, inclusive, engaging, and evidence based. Teaching Expectations and Academic Policies at SCU can be found here.
Research/Creative Work
Develop a program of research or creative work at SCU that will result in meeting the Anthropology Department’s established scholarship/creative standards. Each department has
collectively created a document that outlines the standards for scholarship or creative work that lead to tenure and promotion in that department. The Department of Anthropology strongly values the involvement of undergraduate students in faculty research.
SCU offers significant support to early career faculty in the development of their program of research or creative work. All new faculty will be assigned mentors, placed into a cohort learning community with other new faculty, and offered faculty retreats, workshops and numerous professional development opportunities to build their programs of research/creative work.
Service
Provide effective service to the Department of Anthropology, the College of Arts and Sciences, the University, and the profession through contributions other than teaching and scholarship, such as service on committees, participation in professional organizations and activities, leadership, and community service performed by virtue of professional expertise or association with the university, as appropriate to rank and experience.
Application Deadline
November 1, 2025
Application Procedure
Please submit the following as PDFs to: https://www.scu.edu/hr/careers/
1) curriculum vitae, including names and contact information for three references
2) graduate transcript(s) (unofficial transcripts are acceptable at this stage)
3) sample syllabi
4) teaching evaluations
5) single cover letter that offers a brief summary of (a) teaching philosophy, (b) research plans, and (c) your potential to foster intra- and interdepartmental connections at Santa Clara
6) Up to 3 examples of representative scholarship, e.g., published article or book chapter
Preliminary interviews will take place via Zoom shortly after the closing date. Three letters of recommendation will be requested in later stages of the search process. Queries about the position may be sent to anthropologysearch@scu.edu
Telecommute
Santa Clara University is registered to do business in the following states: California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Illinois. Employees approved to telecommute are required to perform their work within one of these states.
Work Authorization:
A foreign national who is appointed to a tenured or tenure-track faculty position is eligible for visa sponsorship assessment by Santa Clara University together with its legal counsel.
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity/Notice of Nondiscrimination
Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity employer. For a complete copy of Santa Clara University’s equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, see https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/policies-reports/
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Santa Clara University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex/gender, and prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally. Information about Title IX can be found at www.scu.edu/title-ix. Information about Section 504 and the ADA Coordinator can be found athttps://www.scu.edu/oae/, (408) 554-4109, oae@scu.edu. Inquiries can also be made to the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
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Visiting Teaching Faculty in Anthropology
The Department of Anthropology at Florida State University invites applications for a Visiting Specialized Teaching Faculty position in Anthropology for the 2026-2027 academic year. We are seeking a dynamic colleague with demonstrated ability to teach in Anthropological Archaeology and/or Biological Anthropology in our undergraduate program. The geographic focus for this position is open.
This is a 12-month contract position at the rank of Teaching Faculty I. Teaching faculty at FSU typically carry a 4-4-2 teaching load and are expected to participate in the shared governance of the department and university. Teaching expectations may be adjusted based on class size and service commitments, but could include Introduction to Anthropology, Childhood Around the World, Great Apesand/or World Prehistoryas well as other courses chosen in consultation with the Department Chair and the Chair of the Curriculum Committee. Primary responsibilities include teaching required courses for the undergraduate major, as well as upper-division courses aligned with the candidate’s area of expertise. Instruction will primarily be in person, but some online instruction may be possible if the candidate desires.
Required Qualifications:
● ABD in Anthropology
● Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching anthropology
Preferred Qualifications:
● PhD in Anthropology
● Evidence of excellence in teaching anthropology
Contact Info
Please contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. K. Ann Horsburgh at horsburgh@fsu.edu with any questions.
How To Apply
Apply to Florida State University at https://hr.fsu.edu/facultyjobs (job ID #61111). If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service. Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information.
Application materials should include:
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A cover letter identifying courses the candidate is prepared to teach
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A curriculum vitae
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A teaching statement no longer than two pages
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Names and contact information (including email addresses) for three references. Reference letters will be requested only after a long-list has been assembled.
The deadline for applications, including all materials, is Monday 5 January 2026.
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