"Assistant Professor Anthropology"

Job Details

Assistant Professor Anthropology
Job ID: 293267
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations.

With three vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their fields.

Department Information

The Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology... [full department info]

Job Summary

Reporting to the Chair of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, the Assistant Professor position will require teaching some combination of courses related to forensic science across both Anthropology and Criminal Justice and Criminology, developing a sustainable and productive program of research, providing service to the department, college, and university, as well as engaging in student success and professional development initiatives. In addition, the Assistant Professor of Anthropology will be integral in the development of programming to support the Center for Forensic Science. The position is an academic (10 month), tenure-track appointment.

Required Qualifications

• Earned Doctorate in Anthropology with experience in the Criminal Justice and Criminology field by August 1, 2026
• Experience with applications of anthropological techniques in the area of forensic science (e.g., investigations, legal matters, etc.)
• Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives
• Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing a strong and growing research and scholarship agenda and the production of research/creative activities as appropriate to the discipline

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of successful college/university level teaching experience
• Ability and/or experience to contribute to courses to include, but not limited to: Biological Anthropology, Human Osteology, and Forensic Anthropology
• Interest in developing novel courses in the field of Forensic Science
• Ability and interest in engaging in collaborative research with existing faculty members.
• Experience in, or potential for, pursuing external funding

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience.
This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested.

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled
Screening of applications begins January 9, 2026 and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2026.

Contact Information

Search Chair: Ted Brimeyer, Ph.D.
Email: tbrimeyer@georgiasouthern.edu
Telephone: 912.478.5621