Assistant Professor of Biological Anthropology (Tenure-Track)

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Description

Oxford College Emory Universitys residential liberal arts college invites applications for a tenure-track position in Biological Anthropology to begin August 1 2026. We seek candidates committed to teaching and mentoring a diverse population of motivated first- and second-year undergraduates. Oxford College faculty teach three courses per semester (or the equivalent) including a first-year Discovery Seminar every other year. The successful candidate will be prepared to teach a lab-based course in the methods of biological anthropology and an introductory course on evolutionary processes and the biological bases of behavior that is cross listed with the Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology program. Additional teaching responsibilities may include Anthropology 101 and elective courses in the candidates area of expertise that foster student interest in biological anthropology and support Oxfords liberal arts curriculum. The Oxford curriculum emphasizes experiential community-based and global learning opportunities.

In addition to demonstrating a strong commitment to teaching excellence the successful candidate will maintain a productive research agenda that includes scholarship subject to peer review. Candidates interested in engaging pre-health students in anthropology and in integrating first- and second-year students into their research are especially encouraged to apply.

Please apply via Interfolio at Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

Additional Details

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Key Skills

Experience Working With Students,Classroom Experience,Medical Management,Library Services,Pharmacy Residency,Research Experience,Teaching,Higher Education Teaching,Curriculum Development,Grant Writing,Mentoring,Research Laboratory Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1