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Assistant Professor of Evolutionary Anthropology, with a specialization in Native American Studies

Job no: 543649
Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Fullerton
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Social Sciences, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time

Evolutionary Anthropology Program
Division of Anthropology
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Assistant Professor
Fall 2025

The Evolutionary Anthropology Program, in the Division of Anthropology at California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for a tenure‐track Assistant Professor position in Evolutionary Anthropology with a specialization in Native American studies with an appointment to begin in the Fall 2025 semester.

California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) is a minority-serving institution with a Hispanic-Serving Institution designation and equal opportunity employer. CSUF is firmly committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and the curriculum and fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Candidates who can contribute to this goal through their teaching, research, advising and other activities are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences.

The Evolutionary Anthropology Program and the Division of Anthropology at CSUF are committed to serving our diverse student population through both direct academic support and by striving to recruit and retain a faculty membership that reflects the full range of experience and backgrounds represented by our students.

Position
We seek to hire an Assistant Professor in evolutionary/biological anthropology, with a strong background and expertise in Native American studies and Indigenous knowledge, and a research focus in one or more of the following areas: health and development, food sovereignty, genomics, data sovereignty, reproduction, demography, evolutionary anatomy or forensic anthropology, and/or gender and sexuality.

CSUF faculty are committed teacher-scholars who bring research and creative discovery to life for students. They teach broadly in the curricula of their departments, advise students, and serve on departmental and university-wide committees. The primary responsibilities of the person in this position will include the development and teaching of introductory and core courses in the discipline and the development of courses in their area(s) of specialization. All faculty members in the Evolutionary Anthropology Program are expected to be able to teach the following undergraduate courses: Introduction to Anthropology, Introduction to Biological Anthropology, History of Anthropology, and Contemporary Anthropology. The successful candidate will also be expected to teach the graduate-level core course, Theory and Methods in Evolutionary Anthropology, and a graduate-level “Current Topics” seminar appropriate to their own area of research.

In addition to teaching, the person in this position will be expected to contribute to and participate in the life and development of the department, advise students, oversee student research, mentor MA students, serve on MA Thesis and other Program, College, or University committees, and participate in the broader university and disciplinary communities. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to ongoing engagement in professional activities and research and will be responsible for producing scholarship commensurate with the requirements for tenure.

Required Qualifications

• A PhD in anthropology, or closely related academic field, from an accredited institution, with an emphasis in biological/evolutionary anthropology
• Expertise in Native American studies or Indigenous knowledge and a demonstrated interest in or experience with working with Native American and/or Indigenous communities
• A demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence and advising for undergraduate and graduate students
• Potential for long-term research productivity in peer-reviewed publications, scholarly engagement, grants, and/or community-engaged research
• Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population
• Expertise or experience in one or more of the following research areas: health and development, food sovereignty, genomics, data sovereignty, reproduction, demography, evolutionary anatomy or forensic anthropology, and/or gender and sexuality

Preferred Qualifications

• The ability to use anthropological knowledge and skills to address real-world problems
• Demonstrated interest in or experience with developing practice-oriented projects
• Demonstrated research productivity in the form of peer-reviewed publications
• Experience or expertise in online teaching and high-impact educational strategies
• The ability to develop opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration
• The ability to develop opportunities for students to participate in community engagement or community-based research

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and teach appropriate undergraduate and graduate courses
• Initiate local, regional, or global projects that potentially involve students
• Provide academic advising for undergraduate students in Anthropology
• Supervise and advise graduate students in evolutionary anthropology
• Maintain an active research program as manifested in publications and professional presentations
• Participate in shared governance, such as in department, college, and university committees
• Organize classes within the campus learning management system (LMS; currently Canvas)
• Demonstrate awareness and understanding of the needs of a diverse student population through inclusive course materials and teaching strategies

Application
A complete online application must be received by electronic submission to be considered. To apply, please visit http://hr.fullerton.edu/careers/Faculty.php, choose full-time faculty, search for the position 543649, and provide the following required materials:

• Cover letter in which you respond to the required qualifications
• Teaching statement
• Teaching evaluations, if available
• Candidate statement on commitment to inclusive excellence (no more than 500 words)
• A list of three references with relevant contact information

Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted through March 2025, but preference will be given to those applications received before December 20, 2024. The anticipated appointment date is August 2025.

Compensation
The Assistant Professor (Academic Year) classification salary range is $6,221 to $13,224 monthly. The anticipated hiring range is $7,609 to $7,758 per month. Salary offered is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

CSUF Benefits
An excellent comprehensive benefits package includes health/vision/dental plans; spouse, domestic partner, and dependent fee‐waiver; access to campus child‐care; and a defined‐benefit retirement through the state system.

CSU Policies
The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083.