Assistant Professor of Anthropology - Biological Job at Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, NM

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  • Eastern New Mexico University
  • Portales, NM

Job Description

Position Overview Position Summary: Eastern New Mexico University's (ENMU) Department of Anthropology and Applied Archaeology invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Anthropology with a specialization in Biological Anthropology. The position entails a 4/4 teaching load. This is a residential appointment in a collegial department with a supportive campus culture, and campus presence/relocation is required. ENMU seeks candidates committed to excellent undergraduate and graduate education and student success within the framework of the teacher-scholar model. Requirements Duties and Responsibilities: Teach a range ofintroductory undergraduate-levelforensic science/forensic anthropology/biological anthropology and/or other anthropology courses across in-person, hybrid, and online modalities Contribute to the graduate program as a Biological Anthropologist Establish a research program that provides practical, applied, and lab-based training and research experiences for ENMU students (including undergraduate capstone/graduate thesis/projects). Contribute to academic planning, curricular design, program development, recruiting/retention efforts, and program assessment Involvement with related student organizations Engage in scholarly activities, including publications, presentations, and seeking grant funding Serve on departmental, college and universitycommittees Regular and predictable attendance is required Perform other related duties as assigned Minimum Job Requirements: Ph.D. in Anthropology with a focus in Biological Anthropology or a closely related field Commitment to excellence in both undergraduate and graduate teaching Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Exceptional communication and interpersonalskills Clear plans for an active researchprogram Knowledge about the analysis of human remains Preferred Qualifications Teaching experience in Osteology/Skeletal analysis at the collegelevel Experience teaching and mentoring under graduate and graduate anthropology students. Familiarity with Native American groups and NAGPRA Interest in regional issues and community engagement Working Conditions Physical Demand and Working Conditions: Work is sedentary in nature that at times requires exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Essential Functions: [As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the aforementioned duties and responsibilities, job knowledge, skills, and abilities, physical demands and working conditions. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.] Additional Information Position open until filled. Desired start date is January 2026, but Fall 2026 start is possible. Review of applications will begin immediately. Start date may vary, with a January 2026 start date preferred. The position will remain open until filled. Please contact the search chair with any questions about the application process (Elizabeth.M.Lynch@enmu.edu). Electronic applications may be submitted through the links available in the Employment area of the ENMU Human Resources page ( hr/employment-opportunities ). Required Documents: Letter of interest outlining qualifications Statement of Teaching Philosophy Curriculum Vitae Transcripts(unofficial for application purposes) Contact information for three references (blind reference calls may be made on applicants who become a finalist for the position) Applicants must pass a pre-employment background check ENMU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Eastern New Mexico University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local laws. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact the office of human resources at (575) 562-2115 . New Mexico is an open records state, therefore ENMU complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General. Requests for records should be sent to planning.analysis@enmu.edu . For any other inquires please contact Human Resources at (575) 562-2115 or e-mail ENMU.HRrecruiter@enmu.edu . #J-18808-Ljbffr Eastern New Mexico University

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Full time, January start, Work at office, Local area, Immediate start, Relocation,

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