Biological Anthropology: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

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

Job summary

California State University San Marcos seeks the first tenure-track Assistant Professor in Biological Anthropology, to begin Fall 2027. The successful candidate will teach introductory and upper-division courses, contribute to curriculum development for the biological anthropology concentration, and foster interdisciplinary collaborations.

We welcome a teacher-scholar with a Ph.D. in Anthropology (or ABD with degree by hire date) and an active plan for undergraduate research that leads to

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Anthropology or ABD with degree by hire date.
• Demonstrate potential for effective undergraduate teaching in biological anthropology.
• Commitment to mentoring and supporting undergraduate students.
• Active scholarly research program with potential to involve undergraduates.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory and upper-division biological anthropology courses.
• Develop new courses and expand interdisciplinary connections across CSUSM.
• Supervise undergraduate research and mentor student scholars.
• Engage in department, college, and university service.

Skills

Teaching undergraduates

Mentoring undergraduates

Intercultural competence

Education

Ph.D. in Anthropology

ABD with degree by hire date

Job description

California State University San Marcos seeks the first tenure-track Assistant Professor in Biological Anthropology, to begin Fall 2027. The successful candidate will teach introductory and upper-division courses, contribute to curriculum development for the biological anthropology concentration, and foster interdisciplinary collaborations.

We welcome a teacher-scholar with a Ph.D. in Anthropology (or ABD with degree by hire date) and an active plan for undergraduate research that leads to