Assistant Professor - Biological Anthropology

Vacancy #10F026

Position #6991

The Department of Anthropology, University of North Carolina Wilmington, seeks a broadly trained biological anthropologist to fill a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning August 2010.  Preference will be given to individuals with research and teaching strengths in areas such as primatology, paleoanthropology, human variation and adaptation, health and disease, evolutionary theory, and molecular biology.  Position requires teaching introductory and advanced courses and courses in area of specialization. Preference given to candidates who engage students in field- or laboratory-based research.   Ph.D. required at time of appointment.  Priority consideration will be given to applications received by December 20, 2009 but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  To apply, please complete the online application process available on the Web at http://consensus.uncw.edu.  A letter of application, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references should be addressed to Chair of Search Committee, and attached to the online application—not emailed or mailed or faxed.  Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachments are required.  Once online applications are received, applicants will receive an email notifying them where to mail work samples.  For questions regarding the online application process, contact Crystal Mascaro at (910) 962-7716.

UNCW actively fosters a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified men and women from all racial, ethnic, or other minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.