Assistant Professor of Anthropology- UM

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.

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

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

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).