Assistant Professor, 9 Month Salaried (Biological Anthropology) at InsideHigherEd

Job Title: Assistant Professor, 9 Month Salaried (Biological Anthropology)
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 61367
Department

Department of Anthropology | College of Arts & Science

Responsibilities

The Department of Anthropology invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Biological Anthropology. We seek a broadly trained biological anthropologist with an active research program and interests that complement those of existing faculty. Geographic focus of research is open. We welcome applications from experts in all aspects of biological anthropology including evolutionary anthropology, primatology, human ecology, and forensics.

This position is on a 9-month contract. Tenure-line faculty teach a 2-2 load, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, conduct research, and contribute to the shared governance of the department and university. Primary teaching duties will include courses required for the undergraduate major, courses that satisfy the general education undergraduate requirements, and combined upper-division/graduate courses on topics in the candidate's research area.

The Department of Anthropology, with the support of the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, is expanding its role in maintaining Florida State University as one of the top Public Carnegie Research I universities in the country. The Department is undergoing a phase of dynamic growth and adding new faculty in conjunction with reopening our PhD program in Fall 2025.

Qualifications

A Ph.D. from an accredited institution or the highest degree appropriate in Anthropology is required. Applicants will have a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching and an interest in incorporating students into research opportunities through an active research program. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to motivate and inspire students, are essential.

Preferred Qualifications

We seek scholars who enhance applied learning and advance research and scholarly activities. Ideal candidates will organize and capitalize on key partnerships across campus and the city and increase community building locally, regionally, and/or globally. Given our commitment to community engagement and engaged scholarship we seek to appoint faculty who are deeply embedded in the communities they study.

Contact Info

Please contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Ann Horsburgh ([email protected]), with any questions.

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://hr.fsu.edu/facultyjobs. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.

The following application materials must be included: (1) cover letter; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) a single statement on research and teaching that is no more than four pages total; and (4) names and contact details of three referees (letters will be requested only after a long-list has been assembled).

Considerations

This is a Faculty position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

Applications will be accepted until November 21, 2025.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.