Visiting Assistant Professor in Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology- UM

Description

The University of Montana, Anthropology Department, invites applications for a non- tenure track Visiting Assistant Professor in Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology to begin August, 2025.

Successful applicants will have Ph.D.-level training in Biological Anthropology with concentrations in Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology. The teaching load consists of three courses per term, including introductory courses, upper-division courses, and graduate seminars. Course content includes introductory biological anthropology (lecture and lab), 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 that are completed in the academic year; and mentor students in the forensic and bioarchaeology areas.

The Department of Anthropology is a four-field unit of 13 tenured faculty members located in the College of Humanities and Sciences. Approximately 120 student undergraduates choose anthropology as a major and around 70 graduate students are working on an M.A. or Ph.D. in Anthropology. Additionally, the Department administers an Anthropology Minor; the Linguistic program, including their Minor, Major, and M.A.; and a number of certificates, including one for Forensic Science. Current research interests in the Department include forensic anthropology; indigenous communities and the archaeology of Western North America; molecular anthropology; language preservation and revitalization; and cultural heritage studies.

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

Non- Tenurable Faculty: Anthropology Department

Title: Visiting Assistant Professor
Schedule: Full time, Academic year position (10 months)
Salary: $60,000
Benefits: Medical Insurance/Mandatory Retirement Contribution/Professional Development/Partial Tuition Waiver/Wellness
Primary Duties: Primary duties include teaching, scholarship, and service.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. (before August 2025) with an emphasis in Biological Anthropology
• Demonstrated evidence of teaching experience
• A research agenda in bioarchaeology or skeletal biology 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong teaching abilities, demonstrated through experience, favorable evaluations, and philosophy, and preferably experience with lab and online classes
• Working toward becoming a Diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Anthropology Certification
• Research that could incorporate student participation
• Use of advanced computational methods and statistics in research
• A geographic focus that enhances the Department

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
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy and other evidence of teaching abilities
• Three (3) professional references - Names and contact information

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

University of Montana shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, national origin, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, sex, gender, age, political ideas, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation (“protected classes”). Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, sex, gender, age, political ideas, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.

Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request.

Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law.

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the offer of employment. In accordance with university regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.

References: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing: Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.

Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).