Assistant Professor, Anthropology
About The Position
The Department of Anthropology within the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in biological anthropology. The successful candidate will have an active research program on humans or human ancestors grounded in biocultural perspectives that bridge evolutionary anthropology and human biology. Areas of interest include developmental influences on adult biology and health, non-genetic forms of biological inheritance, climate adaptations, functional morphology, and physiological and nutritional responses to environmental stress and disease. Work informed by frameworks such as life history theory, social theories, developmental plasticity, or evolutionary quantitative genetics is encouraged. The department seeks candidates able to pursue impactful scholarship using innovative methods, including computational, quantitative, and lab-based approaches, and who can foster interdisciplinary collaborations within anthropology and across related fields. The successful candidate will maintain an active research program and contribute to undergraduate and graduate programs in biological anthropology, including developing courses in their area of specialization. The standard teaching load is 2-2. The role includes substantial graduate education responsibilities, including graduate-level teaching, student mentoring and advising, and serving as chair or member of graduate M.A. and Ph.D. committees. The candidate will sponsor students in the department’s established M.A. and Ph.D. programs and join a dynamic, collegial four-field anthropology department at Nevada’s flagship public land-grant institution.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in anthropology or a related field in hand by July 1, 2027.
- A developing or established research agenda in biological anthropology.
Nice To Haves
- A record of, or potential for, publishing in top-tier outlets in relevant fields.
- Demonstrated excellence, or clear evidence of potential for excellence, in teaching biological anthropology.
- Ability to foster interdisciplinary collaborations within anthropology and across related fields.
- Innovative research methods, including computational, quantitative, and lab-based approaches.
Responsibilities
- Maintain an active research program in biological anthropology.
- Contribute to the department’s undergraduate and graduate programs in biological anthropology.
- Develop courses in the candidate’s area of specialization.
- Teach a standard 2-2 course load, including graduate-level courses.
- Mentor and advise graduate students.
- Serve as chair or member of graduate M.A. and Ph.D. committees.
- Sponsor students in the department’s M.A. and Ph.D. programs.
- Contribute to the academic community through research, teaching, and service in a pluralistic environment.
Benefits
- University-matched retirement contributions; the plan states a 19.25% contribution is generously matched and employees are 100% vested on the first day.
- Health insurance options, including dental and vision coverage.
- Generous sick leave.
- Life insurance.
- Long-term disability coverage.
- Fitness center memberships, with spouse or domestic partner membership options.
- Employee assistance program providing counseling and advising services.
- Reduced-rate tuition benefit for faculty and qualified dependents.
- Faculty dual-career assistance program for newly hired faculty spouses or partners.
- No state income tax.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
