"Visiting Assistant Professor, Anthropology, College of Arts and Sciences"

Job Overview

The Department of Anthropology at the University of Cincinnati invites applications for a fulltime Visiting Assistant Professor position beginning August 15, 2025. The duties of this position include teaching bioanthropology and archaeology courses, student mentoring, and contributing to the University’s NAGPRA consultation and documentation process. We are particularly interested in a scholar with experience with NAGPRA compliance, consultation, project management, and collaborative engagement with tribal and community partners. This is a 12-month position with the potential for renewal for a second year.

Essential Functions

The successful candidate will teach 4 courses per year, including a large introductory bioanthropology class and other courses to be determined in consultation with the selected candidate. In addition to teaching, the successful candidate will also contribute to management of NAGPRA consultation, documentation, and repatriation, which occur year-round.

Required Education

Candidates with a Ph.D. in Anthropology or related fields in-hand by the time of appointment are preferred, but ABDs will be considered.

Application Process

Applicants should submit: 1) a letter of application that describes their teaching, NAGPRA experience, and past or current engagement with indigenous and local communities; 2) a current CV with the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references. Application review will begin July 18. The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Interviews will be conducted via Zoom.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Highlights include: Comprehensive Tuition Remission - UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university. Robust Retirement Plans - As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position. Real Work-Life Balance - UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including: Vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days), 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents. Additional Benefits Include: Competitive salary based on experience, Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription), Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs, Professional development & mentorship opportunities. To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html. UC is an E-Verify employer.