Biological Anthropology Professor — Arctic Health

University of Alaska Anchorage; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement options

Faculty time off

12 paid holidays

Tuition waivers

Health/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

The University of Alaska Anchorage invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor of Anthropology with a specialty in Biological Anthropology. The successful candidate will teach lower-division courses in anthropology and biological anthropology, and upper-division and graduate courses aligned with their research interests.

Preference for those engaging with Indigenous communities and NAGPRA considerations.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Anthropology or Archaeology (Ph.D. or D. Phil).
• Disciplinary expertise in Biological Anthropology.
• Evidence of scholarly activity or research agenda.
• Demonstrated teaching ability at college/university level.

Responsibilities

• Teach lower-division courses in anthropology and biological anthropology.
• Teach upper-division and graduate courses aligned with research interests.
• Collaborate with Indigenous communities respecting NAGPRA and repatriation frameworks.
• Engage in interdisciplinary program development and grant activities.

Skills

Biological Anthropology

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Open-access/public university

Grant writing

Education

Doctoral degree in Anthropology or Archaeology

Tools

Osteological analysis

3D imaging tools

Job description

The University of Alaska Anchorage invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor of Anthropology with a specialty in Biological Anthropology. The successful candidate will teach lower-division courses in anthropology and biological anthropology, and upper-division and graduate courses aligned with their research interests.

Preference for those engaging with Indigenous communities and NAGPRA considerations.