Tenure-Track Biological Anthropology Assistant Professor

California State University San Marcos; United States; On-site; USD 83,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University San Marcos seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Biological Anthropology to begin Fall 2027. The candidate will teach undergraduates, develop courses, and expand the department's biological anthropology concentration, with a preference for Americas-focused work.

Ideal candidates will maintain an active research program involving undergraduates and participate in service to the department and university, fostering collaboration across disciplines and communities.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Anthropology or ABD with degree by hire date.
• Evidence of potential for effective undergraduate teaching in biological anthropology.
• Commitment to mentoring undergraduate students.
• Active program of scholarly research in biological anthropology with undergraduate involvement.
• Intercultural competence and commitment to service on campus.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory and upper-division biological anthropology courses.
• Develop new courses and expand the biological anthropology concentration.
• Involve undergraduates in research, field, or lab activities.
• Engage in departmental, college, and university service.

Skills

Undergraduate teaching

Mentoring students

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Anthropology

Tools

Lab-based methods

Job description

California State University San Marcos seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Biological Anthropology to begin Fall 2027. The candidate will teach undergraduates, develop courses, and expand the department's biological anthropology concentration, with a preference for Americas-focused work.

Ideal candidates will maintain an active research program involving undergraduates and participate in service to the department and university, fostering collaboration across disciplines and communities.