Assistant Professor

The mission of the Department of Anthropology is to expand the frontiers of knowledge through innovative programs of research, and graduate and undergraduate education that take advantage of anthropology's inherent interdisciplinary nature. We are a community of social and biological scientists comprised of full-time and part-time faculty, graduate and undergraduate students who explore diverse aspects of the four fields of Anthropology. Faculty interact with students to convey the concepts and research skills needed to understand the intertwined natural and cultural heritage of the human species and the full range of forces that shape contemporary ways of life, so that they can work toward creating fuller lives for themselves and a better world for all.
We offer a B.A. in Anthropology, and a B.A. in Anthropology with a concentration in Applied Anthropology. At the graduate level, we offer two tracks leading to the M.A. in Anthropology. The General Anthropology Track involves a research thesis. The Applied Anthropology track involves an applied research report.

As the largest and most academically diverse college at UNC Charlotte, the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences houses 15 departments, 18 interdisciplinary programs, and 6 applied centers. We offer a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs with extensive honors and early-entry options. The College plays a pivotal role in delivering on the university's goals in the areas of research excellence, student success and experience, and community engagement. Through their scholarship and teaching, the College's 350+ faculty members seek to deepen our understanding of complex problems and lead the university in interdisciplinary collaboration.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is the second largest institution within the University of North Carolina system. This past Fall, UNC Charlotte enrolled 31,091 students and experienced record growth with its incoming first-year class and graduate programs. UNC Charlotte is also the fastest growing institution in the UNC System, comprising seven academic colleges offering 171 undergraduate majors in 77 programs leading to Bachelor's degrees, 65 Master's degrees, and 24 Doctoral degrees. UNC Charlotte is proud to have 3,545 passionate and committed faculty and staff members and more than 120,000 living alumni.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte maintains an Affirmative Action Plan prepared in accordance with Executive Order 11246 and the Consent Decree.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte recognizes the differentiation of mission, goals, and objectives inherent in the diversity of disciplines represented by its colleges and departments. Thus, the Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Tenured and Tenure Track Faculty should be interpreted in the context of the related departmental and collegiate goals.
Teaching, Advising, Curriculum and Instructional Development - Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to teaching may include but are not limited to: subject matter competence, course design, course presentation, advising and consultation, directing student research, curriculum and instructional development, and grading student work.
Scholarly Research, Creative, and Other Professional Activities - All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to participate in expanding the knowledge base of their academic field by conducting research or engaging in other creative activities as appropriate to the faculty member's discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to research may include but are not limited to: research/creative activity that generates new knowledge and/or synthesizes and/or integrates existing knowledge, publication, an on-going agenda for research, scholarly, and creative activity, and are expected to seek extramural support for their work.
Service to University, the Public, and the Profession - All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to engage in a program of service appropriate to their discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to service may include but are not limited to: service to the administration and governance of the University, public service, and service to the profession.

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The Department of Anthropology at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte is recruiting for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin in August 2025. We seek a biological anthropologist conducting research at the intersection of human biology and health. The ideal candidate will bring a broad foundation in anthropology to the study of connections between behavior, health, biology, and environment. Topics might include-but are not limited to-nutrition, reproduction, growth and development, chronic or infectious diseases, microbiomes, language development, or other areas. We welcome candidates who work closely with community groups and/or have an applied focus. Preference will be given to candidates who have or can develop research projects based in Charlotte, North Carolina, or the Southeastern United States.

Job responsibilities include teaching a four-field introductory anthropology course, an introduction to biological anthropology course with a laboratory component that satisfies the university's general education requirements for laboratory science, and undergraduate and graduate electives. The teaching load is two courses per semester. We are particularly interested in candidates who can support our innovative 3-year dual degree (MA/ MPH) with Public Health Sciences.

UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned doctorate or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.

Finalists will be asked to discuss how their teaching practices engage, include, and eliminate barriers to learning for UNC Charlotte students, and how their educational approach helps increase the engagement and success of all students regardless of their entry pathway into the university.

Candidates should submit the following to https://jobs.charlotte.edu [Position Number #7571]: (1) a letter of application responding to the required and desired qualifications listed above; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) the names and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin on 21 April 2025 and continue until the position is filled. For more information contact Dr. Gregory Starrett at gsstarre@charlotte.edu or Dr. Sara Juengst at sjuengst@charlotte.edu. Our website is http://www.anthropology.charlotte.edu/.

The candidate chosen for this position will be subject to a Criminal Background Check
and will be required to submit their official transcripts of their highest degree upon hire.
The salary is competitive.