Associate Professor for Anthropology position is available in the Department of Anthropology at the University at Albany, State University of New York. The university invites applications for a tenured Associate Professor position in Biological Anthropology.

About the University

Established in 1844 and designated a University Center of the State University of New York in 1962, the University at Albany’s broad mission of excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research and public service engages a diverse student body of more than 17,300 students in nine schools and colleges across three campuses.

About the Position

The faculty member will serve as director of a large and growing major in human biology and pre-health sciences and offer courses in his/her area of expertise in the major. The successful candidate’s research should focus on contemporary human populations and complement existing strengths in the department. We welcome a research agenda in human nutrition, genetics, the microbiome, or epigenetics, but other areas will also be considered. The regional focus is open.  The candidate is expected to have an externally funded program of research in human biology. The position entails a competitive salary and start-up package.

Minimum Requirements

• A Ph.D. in Human Biology or Anthropology from a college or university accredited by a U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized accrediting organization
• An active research program studying contemporary human populations
• Teaching experience
• Applicants must address in their applications their abilities to work with a culturally diverse population.

Some administrative experience is preferred.

Professional Rank

Associate Professor

Start Date

September 1, 2019

Closing date for receipt of applications: January 31, 2019