Teaching Assistant Professor of Biological Anthropology

Appalachian State University • Boone, NC

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About The Position

The successful applicant will teach a full course load consisting primarily of a lecture section and 3-4 lab sections of a large (80- to 120-student) introductory-level, general education biological anthropology course, Our Primate Heritage, which focuses on topics in human evolution and biological variation, with potential to teach another upper-level course in the candidate’s area of specialization in some semesters according to departmental needs.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. in Anthropology (or a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a closely related field with significant experience in Anthropology)
• Evidence of teaching experience is required.
• Candidates who are ABD at the time of application will be considered, but a candidate hired without degree in hand by July 1 would be hired at reduced rank and salary.

Responsibilities

• Teach a full course load consisting primarily of a lecture section and 3-4 lab sections of a large (80- to 120-student) introductory-level, general education biological anthropology course, Our Primate Heritage, which focuses on topics in human evolution and biological variation
• Teach another upper-level course in the candidate’s area of specialization in some semesters according to departmental needs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree