Biological Anthropology Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

California-State-University; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University San Marcos invites applications for its first tenure-track Assistant Professor in Biological Anthropology, beginning Fall 2027. The successful candidate will teach and develop courses, guide the concentration, and grow a scholarly agenda with undergraduate involvement.

A geographical focus in the Americas is preferred. The Department seeks a teacher-scholar who can expand interdisciplinary connections, engage students in field and lab work, and contribute to service

Qualifications

• Commitment to effective undergraduate teaching in biological anthropology.
• Interest in mentoring undergraduate students.
• Active scholarly research in biological anthropology with potential for student involvement.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory and upper-division biological anthropology courses (theory, topics, lab-based).
• Develop additional courses in area(s) of expertise.
• Expand interdisciplinary connections across the university and mentor students.
• Involve undergraduate students in research, labs, fieldwork, or community-based experiences.
• Engage in service to department, college, and university.

Skills

Intercultural competence

Undergraduate teaching ability

Education

Ph.D. in Anthropology or ABD

Job description

California State University San Marcos invites applications for its first tenure-track Assistant Professor in Biological Anthropology, beginning Fall 2027. The successful candidate will teach and develop courses, guide the concentration, and grow a scholarly agenda with undergraduate involvement.

A geographical focus in the Americas is preferred. The Department seeks a teacher-scholar who can expand interdisciplinary connections, engage students in field and lab work, and contribute to service