Assistant Professor of Forensic Anthropology

University of North Carolina Wilmington; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina Wilmington seeks a forensic anthropologist for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to start August 2027. The candidate will teach five courses annually, including core forensic science and anthropology offerings, and contribute to program development and coordination of the Forensic Science Minor.

Ideal applicants will maintain an active, externally funded lab-based research program and build on the department's interdisciplinary strengths.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Forensic Anthropology or Anthropology with extensive training in Forensic Science.
• Ability to develop and maintain an active laboratory-based research program that can be funded externally.
• ABD applicants will be considered; PhD must be confirmed by August 1, 2027; one reference must be the dissertation chair.
• Experience teaching university-level courses is preferred.
• Willingness to coordinate the Forensic Science Minor when needed.

Responsibilities

• Teach five courses per academic year, including Fundamentals of Forensic Science and Forensic Science Methods.
• Deliver courses in Human Osteology and Introduction to Forensic Anthropology.
• Coordinate or assist with the Forensic Science Minor and related program activities.
• Develop and maintain a laboratory-based research program with external funding.

Skills

University teaching experience

Minor coordinator readiness

Education

PhD in Forensic Anthropology

ABD considered with PhD by Aug 1, 2027

Job description

Position Title

Assistant Professor of Forensic Anthropology

External Link to Posting

https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/40874

College

College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and The Arts - 321 College

Dept/School

Anthropology - 32411

Vacancy Number

16F-797

Position Number

2534

Location of Workplace

Main UNCW Campus

Brief Summary of Work for this Position

The Department of Anthropology at the University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for a forensic anthropologist to fill a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning August 2027.

The position entails teaching five courses per academic year. The course rotation will include Fundamentals of Forensic Science, Forensic Science Methods, Introduction to Forensic Anthropology, Human Osteology, and other courses in the individual's research specialization. Service duties may include coordination of a popular minor in Forensic Science. The ideal applicant will show readiness to assume the role of Forensic Science Minor coordinator.

The successful candidate will have and maintain, or will develop and maintain, an active laboratory-based research program in forensic anthropology and forensic science that can be supported by external funding.

Areas of expertise are open, as we look to expand our course offerings while advancing the strategic priorities of the Anthropology Department and the College of Humanities, Social Sciences and the Arts.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Ph.D. in Forensic Anthropology, or Anthropology with extensive training in Forensic Science**
• Must have or can demonstrate the ability to develop, and maintain, an active laboratory-based research program in forensic anthropology and forensic science that can be supported by external funding.

**Please note: ABD applicants will be considered; however, PhD must be confirmed by August 1, 2027 to be eligible for employment, and one of the references included in application must be dissertation chair.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• Experience teaching relevant courses at the university level
• Readiness to assume the role of Forensic Science Minor coordinator

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 and an Interdisciplinary Minor in Medical Humanities. 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.

Because there is a strong cross-cultural and comparative focus in Anthropology, students are encouraged to develop competence in a foreign language and to broaden their cultural horizons by participating in study abroad programs.

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.

College/School Information

The College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts (CHSSA) is home to 14 academic departments and offers a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs including the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Music, Master of Arts, Master of Fine Arts, and Master of Public Administration as well as combined bachelor's/master's degree programs in Spanish and English.

In addition, the CHSSA also houses the Gender Studies and Research Center and the Academic Resource Center, which offers full-service, professional advising for all CHSSA undergraduate students.

In addition, the CHSSA offers a full complement of interdisciplinary minors and post baccalaureate certificates including: Africana studies, American studies, Asian studies, classical studies, conflict management and resolution, emergency and disaster management, forensic science, Hispanic studies, journalism, Latin American studies, medical humanities, Middle East and Islamic studies, Native American studies, professional writing and publishing, science and medical writing, and women's, gender, and sexuality studies.

The CHSSA contributes significantly to the curriculum that comprises UNCW's University Studies Program, through which all undergraduates gain a foundation in the liberal arts and develop the transferable skills essential for life in the twenty-first century.

The CHSSA strives in its undergraduate programs and in its University Study offerings to nurture creative thinking, intellectual curiosity, and academic integrity in students while providing them with a solid foundation of knowledge in their chosen fields.

Applied learning is a hallmark of the student experience in the College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts. Each of the CHSSA's departments requires an applied learning experience as a part of the curriculum for its undergraduate majors. Examples include faculty-directed research, internships, service learning, and capstone courses and projects, all of which challenge students to integrate various strands of knowledge and to apply that knowledge to broader, real-world or real disciplinary situations.

Upon completion of their studies, all CHSSA students will have the necessary preparation for rewarding careers, advanced study, effective citizenship, and meaningful lives. The College of Humanities, Social Science, and the Arts offers limitless opportunities to engage in collaborative and interdisciplinary research and service while also making a positive societal impact. Come and join our vibrant academic environment that values discovery, innovation, and creativity.

University Information

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and