Missoula, Montana
Providence, Rhode Island
Grinnell, Iowa
New Orleans, Louisiana
Posted: 19-Dec-24
Location: Missoula, Montana
Type: Contract
Salary: $70,000-$75,000
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Description
The University of Montana, Anthropology Department invites applications for a tenure- track Assistant Professor to begin August 2025.
The Department of Anthropology practices the four-field approach and seeks an individual who will support this framework. Successful applicants will have Ph.D.-level training in Biological Anthropology with concentrations in Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology. The teaching load consists a range of courses, including introductory, upper-division, and graduate seminars. Course content includes osteology, bioarchaeology, and forensic anthropology/archaeology. Applicants should be willing to include forensic casework for the Montana State Crime Lab in Missoula as part of their research agenda, be willing to serve on topically-related graduate committees, and be willing to mentor students in the forensic and bioarchaeology areas. Additionally, they should be prepared to bring on graduate students at the MA and PhD level to support our robust graduate program.
The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.
Position Details
Tenurable Faculty: Anthropology Department
Title: Assistant Professor
Schedule: Full time, academic year position (10 months)
Salary: $70,000- $75,000
Benefits: Medical Insurance/Mandatory Retirement Contribution/Professional Development/Partial Tuition Waiver/Wellness
Primary Duties: Primary duties include teaching, scholarship, and service.
Application Instructions
Priority Application Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 (11:59 mountain time)
Complete applications received by this date will be guaranteed consideration. To receive full consideration, candidates are required to submit all of the following materials.
- Letter of Interest addressing the qualifications (2 pages max)
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Three (3) professional references - Names and contact information
- Statement of teaching philosophy
Qualifications
- A Ph.D. (before August 2025) with an emphasis in Biological Anthropology
- Demonstrated evidence of successful teaching experience
- A research agenda in forensic anthropology and/or bioarchaeology as evidenced by funding, publications, presentations, and experience
- Experience with forensic anthropological casework that demonstrates an ability to apply osteological and forensic skills to cases from the State Crime Lab
- Recent case reports will be requested as part of the final selection process
- Use of advanced computational methods and/or statistics in research
- D-ABFA accreditation, or plans to seek such (at doctoral level), in the near future
Preferred
- Eager to work with graduate students on research projects to contribute to the field of bioarchaeology and forensic anthropology
- A research focus that compliments but does not necessarily overlap with other members of the department
- Ability to network with surrounding Tribal entities to aid in MMIP case work