"Assistant Professor of Bioarcheology"

Assistant Professor of Bioarcheology

Requisition ID: 2025-9578
# of Openings: 1
Location: US-UT-Logan
Category: Faculty
Position Type: Benefited Full-Time
Job Classification: Faculty
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Department: School of Social Sciences
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent benefits.

Overview

The School of Social Sciences at Utah State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Anthropology specializing in Bioarcheology. Special consideration will be given to candidates with expertise using bioarcheological and/or molecular records to study demography, the socio-ecology of disease, conflict, and/or food systems. Candidates with a record of securing external funds are strongly encouraged to apply. We seek candidates committed to collaborating with colleagues in the department to strengthen graduate programs, apply for external funds, publish research, and engage in teaching and service.

This is a tenure-track position with a 2/2 teaching load. The appointment begins August 1, 2026. Review of applications begins November 10, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. We will seek three letters of recommendation for all candidates selected for on campus interviews. For any questions regarding the position, please email Dr. David Byers at: david.byers@usu.edu

We seek a candidate with a vision for articulating with our graduate programs (e.g., https://chass.usu.edu/anthropology/tracks/phd-program) and collaborative potential to apply for external funds.

Responsibilities

The role statement for this position is 50% research, 40% teaching, and 10% service.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Anthropology or related field from a CHEA accredited institution or international equivalent.
• The ability to teach bioarcheology courses
• Demonstrated ability to live and work legally in the U.S.
• The successful applicant must be able to satisfactorily complete a background check prior to employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A record of receiving external grants
• Expertise in quantitative research

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. A CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"
2. Cover Letter to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Documents 1-10"
   • Please include these two sections in your cover letter:
     1. A summary of the applicant's research program.
     2. A description of the applicant's potential fit and collaborative potential in the anthropology program and beyond at USU.
3. Teaching Philosophy to be to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Documents 1-10"

Document size may not exceed 10 MB.

Advertised Salary
Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent benefits.

ADA
Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.