Assistant Professor Anthropology

Job Description

Job ID: 293267
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part 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.

Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive student-centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed.

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally ranked for the caliber of its programs and services. Georgia Southern University has been recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best-In-State Employers" for 2025.

Location

With more than 29,500 students and 150 degree programs, Georgia Southern University is the largest comprehensive university south of Atlanta. Our hands-on, practical approach to learning, and faculty dedicated to teaching, ensure you are prepared for your career and life after graduation.

Statesboro Campus
1332 Southern Drive
Statesboro, GA 30458

Department Information

The Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology, within the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, offers students a four-field focus. The program currently enrolls approximately 55 majors and offers an in-person BA Degree on the Statesboro campus. Faculty in the program are engaged in archaeological collections analysis and curation at our Archaeological Laboratories and R M Bogan Archaeological Repository located on campus, active archaeological survey and excavation of local precontact, colonial era, and historic conflict sites and landscapes including the Camp Lawton Civil War POW camp, and applied cultural projects focused on maternal health and coastal sustainability. Faculty also contribute to the Anthropology concentration in the fast growing interdisciplinary Master of Arts in Social Science degree with over 80 students across sociology, anthropology, and political science.

The Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology provides a comprehensive examination of justice, crime, and victimization. The program offers both an in-person and fully online Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Criminal Justice and Criminology that enrolls approximately 900 undergraduate students across all campuses and a minor with 175 students. The department also houses an in-person and online Master of Science (MS) program in Criminal Justice and Criminology with concentrations in criminal justice/criminology and cybercrime. The online MS program is ranked #27 in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. Further, we offer an Executive MS program in Criminal Justice for law enforcement professionals, which permits them to complete POST-certified coursework in flexible modules. Finally, the department offers an online Graduate Certificate in Cybercrime. Including the Graduate Certificate, we enroll approximately 90 graduate students across all graduate programming.

This position will contribute significantly to the growing collaboration between the Department of Sociology and Anthropology and the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology, with a focus on programming related to forensic science in both departments. Specifically, the Assistant Professor of Anthropology will be expected to contribute to collaborative, interdisciplinary research in the area as well as offer cross-disciplinary courses to support the undergraduate and graduate programs in both departments. Further, the individual in this position will contribute the development and productivity of the emerging Center for Forensic Science at Georgia Southern University.

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.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE
Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS
Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

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.

tbrimeyer@georgiasouthern.edu
Telephone: 912.478.5621