Biological Anthropology Professor - Arctic Health & Forensics

University of Alaska; Anchorage (AK); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Anthropology and Geography at the University of Alaska Anchorage invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor of Anthropology with a specialty in Biological Anthropology. The role includes teaching introductory courses as well as advanced seminars and graduate-level instruction aligned with research interests.

We seek candidates with training in forensic, biomolecular, bioarchaeological, or related methods and a commitment to collaborating with Indigenous

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Anthropology or Archaeology (Ph.D. or D. Phil.).
• Disciplinary expertise in Biological Anthropology.
• Demonstrated capacity for scholarly activity and teaching excellence.
• Experience teaching across modalities preferred; engagement with Indigenous communities is valued.

Responsibilities

• Teach lower-division undergraduate courses in anthropology and biological anthropology.
• Teach upper-division and graduate courses aligned with research interests; supervise students.

Skills

Biological Anthropology

Forensic Anthropology

Osteological analysis

Education

Doctoral degree in Anthropology or Archaeology

Tools

3D imaging

Job description

The Department of Anthropology and Geography at the University of Alaska Anchorage invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor of Anthropology with a specialty in Biological Anthropology. The role includes teaching introductory courses as well as advanced seminars and graduate-level instruction aligned with research interests.

We seek candidates with training in forensic, biomolecular, bioarchaeological, or related methods and a commitment to collaborating with Indigenous