"Assistant Professor of Anthropology - Biological Anthropology Tenure Track"

GRINNELL COLLEGE. The Department of Anthropology invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in biological anthropology beginning Fall 2026. Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) preferred; Instructor (ABD) or Associate Professor possible. Research and teaching interests are open to any area in biological anthropology.

Grinnell College is a highly selective undergraduate liberal arts college with a strong tradition of social responsibility. In letters of application, candidates should discuss their potential to contribute to a college community that maintains a diversity of people and perspectives as one of its core values. To be assured of full consideration, all application materials should be received by October 17, 2025. Please visit our application website at https://jobs.grinnell.edu to find more details about the job and submit applications online. Candidates will need to upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts (copies are acceptable), provide brief course descriptions (less than 200 words) for four distinct courses in the subfield that the candidate would like to include in a two-year rotation, and provide email addresses for three references. Questions about this search should be directed to the search chair, Professor Monty Roper, at Anthropologysearch@grinnell.edu or 641-269-3017.

Grinnell College is committed to establishing and maintaining a safe and nondiscriminatory educational environment for all College community members. It is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in matters of admission, employment, and housing, and in access to and participation in its education programs, services, and activities. The college does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, religion, disability, creed, or any other protected class.

An offer for this position will be contingent on successful completion of a background check.