Associate or Full Professor of Paleoanthropology

Arizona State University•Tempe, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The School of Human Evolution and Social Change (SHESC) at Arizona State University (ASU) is seeking an Associate or Full Professor with demonstrated expertise in the study of the human fossil record. This tenure-track/tenured, full-time, academic-year position is housed in SHESC and involves collaboration with the Institute of Human Origins (IHO). The successful candidate will conduct high-impact research, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, mentor students, and contribute to public outreach. The research should address fundamental questions in hominin paleobiology, potentially incorporating cutting-edge approaches in functional morphology and/or early hominin developmental biology. The position is expected to start on August 16, 2027.

Requirements

A Ph.D. in Anthropology, Biology, or other fields related to human origins research.
Candidates in all areas of research specializations relevant to paleoanthropology will be considered, including, but not limited to, early hominin evolution in Africa; later hominin evolution in Africa, Europe, or Asia; evolutionary anatomy; and functional morphology.
Demonstrated strong track record of research that is firmly grounded in evolutionary theory.
Established laboratory and/or field experience related to human origins research.
Appropriate to the faculty rank, strong evidence of publications demonstrating scholarly impact, appearing in appropriate peer-reviewed journals.
Appropriate to the faculty rank, evidence of a successful history of obtaining extramural funding from federal and/or non-federal sources.

Nice To Haves

Potential or demonstrated experience in undergraduate and graduate teaching, commensurate with rank.
Potential or demonstrated experience in mentoring and supporting undergraduate and graduate students, commensurate with rank.
Evidence of collaborative experience with an interdisciplinary research team.
Demonstrated commitment to developing donor relations and fundraising.
Evidence of commitment to public outreach and community engagement.
Demonstrated commitment to working with faculty, staff, students and communities to advance the principles of the ASU's Charter.

Responsibilities

Conduct and maintain a high-impact research program in paleoanthropology.
Develop innovative research addressing fundamental questions in hominin evolution, paleobiology, functional morphology, developmental biology, and/or related areas.
Conduct laboratory and/or field-based research and contribute to the advancement of cutting-edge methodologies in the study of the human fossil record.
Publish scholarly research and disseminate findings through peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and public engagement activities.
Seek external funding to support research, training, and collaborative initiatives.
Teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses in anthropology and related disciplines.
Mentor and supervise undergraduate students, graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and research personnel.
Contribute to the Institute of Human Origins’ mission through interdisciplinary collaboration, scholarly leadership, and participation in Institute activities.
Support public outreach, donor engagement, and community-facing initiatives related to human origins research.