University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Assistant Professor in Anthropology (Biological Anthropology)/College of Liberal
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States,
Office LocationThe University of Texas Rio Grande Valley1201 W. University DriveHuman ResourcesMASS Building 2nd FloorEdinburg, TX 78539Contact NumbersEdinburg: (956) 665-2451Brownsville: (956) 882-8205Office HoursMonday-Friday8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Assistant Professor in Anthropology (Biological Anthropology)/College of Liberal Arts
We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s
diverse student body as an
Assistant Professor
of
Anthropology (biological anthropology specialization)
beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year. The successful applicant will contribute to our undergraduate majors in anthropology, our Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, and our Forensic Anthropology minor (currently in development). This includes developing local research opportunities with the potential to benefit our students and local communities.The successful candidate will be able to teach introductory-level courses in anthropology and upper-division and graduate courses in biological anthropology and the candidate’s sub-field of specialization. Additionally, the successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to collaborate with scholars in the Community Historical Archaeology Project with Schools (CHAPS) and Public Heritage and Community Engagement (PHCE) programs in the College of Liberal Arts, as well as researchers in the School of Earth, Environmental, and Marine Sciences (SEEMS), the School of Integrative Biological and Chemical Sciences (SIBCS), and the School of Medicine.Applicants should have an active program of research and scholarly publications, documented classroom excellence with innovative course delivery, and a demonstrated record of funded research. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Selected candidates will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities. Applications must be submitted through the UTRGV employment portal.Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in Anthropology with degree conferred by August 31st, 2025, from an accredited institution of higher education, or a Ph.D. in a related field with 18 semester credit hours or more of graduate-level work in Anthropology.An active program of research and scholarly publication.Demonstrated potential for teaching excellence.Preferred Qualifications
A strong research agenda in biological anthropology (subfield open).Experience or demonstrated potential for mentoring students.Evidence of external research funding or a well-designed plan to obtain future external funding.Potential for developing local research opportunities with the potential to benefit our students and local communities.Experience in methodological and research approaches that expand on those currently offered by the department.Salary:
Commensurate with Qualifications and ExperienceDesired Start Date:
09/01/2025EEO Statement:
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status.Open Date:
09/18/2024Close Date:
10/31/2024
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We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s
diverse student body as an
Assistant Professor
of
Anthropology (biological anthropology specialization)
beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year. The successful applicant will contribute to our undergraduate majors in anthropology, our Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, and our Forensic Anthropology minor (currently in development). This includes developing local research opportunities with the potential to benefit our students and local communities.The successful candidate will be able to teach introductory-level courses in anthropology and upper-division and graduate courses in biological anthropology and the candidate’s sub-field of specialization. Additionally, the successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to collaborate with scholars in the Community Historical Archaeology Project with Schools (CHAPS) and Public Heritage and Community Engagement (PHCE) programs in the College of Liberal Arts, as well as researchers in the School of Earth, Environmental, and Marine Sciences (SEEMS), the School of Integrative Biological and Chemical Sciences (SIBCS), and the School of Medicine.Applicants should have an active program of research and scholarly publications, documented classroom excellence with innovative course delivery, and a demonstrated record of funded research. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Selected candidates will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities. Applications must be submitted through the UTRGV employment portal.Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in Anthropology with degree conferred by August 31st, 2025, from an accredited institution of higher education, or a Ph.D. in a related field with 18 semester credit hours or more of graduate-level work in Anthropology.An active program of research and scholarly publication.Demonstrated potential for teaching excellence.Preferred Qualifications
A strong research agenda in biological anthropology (subfield open).Experience or demonstrated potential for mentoring students.Evidence of external research funding or a well-designed plan to obtain future external funding.Potential for developing local research opportunities with the potential to benefit our students and local communities.Experience in methodological and research approaches that expand on those currently offered by the department.Salary:
Commensurate with Qualifications and ExperienceDesired Start Date:
09/01/2025EEO Statement:
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status.Open Date:
09/18/2024Close Date:
10/31/2024
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