Assistant Professor 046596

Assistant Professor 046596

We are searching for an experiencedAssistant Professor 046596at our Detroit campus location.

Wayne State University is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high quality education. Our deep rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities preparing students for success in a diverse, global society.

Essential Functions (Job Duties):

We seek an anthropologist who takes a biological or evolutionary approach to understanding human populations, past or present. Topical areas of interest may include, but are not limited to human variation, adaptation, development, diet and nutrition, health, disease, reproduction, and demography. Geographic area is open.

Teach two courses per semester.

Supervise undergraduate and graduate students.

Apply for external funding.

Conduct research leading to publications.

Participate on two department committees.

Other duties as assigned.

Unique Duties:

Qualifications:

A PhD in Anthropology is required by the start of the appointment in August 2023.

Candidates whose research expertise complements those of our faculty and intersects with topics of broad anthropological significance.

A willingness to establish interdisciplinary connections with other programs on campus is also strongly desired.

The department and college will prioritize candidates whose scholarship and lived experience advances the university's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications:

School/College/Division:

H12 - College of Liberal Arts & Science

Primary Department:

H0333 - Anthropology

Job Type: Full Time

Job Category: Academic/Faculty

Funding/Salary Information:

Working Conditions:

Wayne State University is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high quality education. Our deep rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities preparing students for success in a diverse, global society. WSU encourages applications from women, people of color, and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Job Openings: 0

Reposted Position: No

Reposted Reason: None (New Requisition)

Prior Posting/Requisition Number: 046596

Background Check Requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the University will inform you if a background check is required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. WSU encourages applications from women, people of color, and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.