Tulane University School of Medicine
Assistant Professor in Biological Anthropology - Tenure Track >>>
Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70123
Overview
The Department of Anthropology at Tulane University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning July 1, 2026. We seek a biological anthropologist specializing in the analysis of human skeletal remains, especially those recovered from archaeological contexts. Regional focus is open. While expertise in disease, demography, violence, and migration in past populations is particularly valued, we also welcome applicants who apply laboratory-based methods such as microbiome research, ancient DNA and proteomics, and stable isotopic analyses. The successful candidate will complement our department's strengths and actively contribute to interdisciplinary research and teaching initiatives. This position is envisioned as a bridge within anthropology and across the liberal arts and sciences. The candidate should strengthen our department's thematic concentration in the body, health, and medicine, and may contribute to themes such as critical perspectives on race, gender and sexuality, ecology and the environment, indigeneity, colonialism and language, religion, urban economy and politics of the state. Courses may include Introduction to Biological Anthropology; Human Osteology; Bones, Bodies and Disease; Forensic Anthropology, and specialized courses related to the candidate's research. The teaching load is 2:2. The department values engaged teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate is expected to establish a productive lab, pursue a top-tier research agenda, and contribute to both teaching and service. Start date: July 1, 2026. Responsibilities
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses related to biological anthropology and the candidate’s research interests. Develop and lead a productive laboratory focused on skeletal analysis, biomolecular methods, or related techniques. Establish and maintain an active, externally funded research program. Contribute to interdepartmental and cross-disciplinary initiatives in the liberal arts and sciences and in themes such as body, health, and medicine, race, gender and sexuality, ecology, indigeneity, and language. Advise and mentor students at undergraduate and graduate levels, including PhD candidates. Qualifications
PhD in Anthropology or a closely related field by the start date. Specialization in analysis of human skeletal remains, especially from archaeological contexts. Experience or strong potential in laboratory-based methods (e.g., microbiome research, ancient DNA and proteomics, stable isotopes). Evidence of scholarly productivity and potential for external funding and collaboration. Strong commitment to teaching excellence at both undergraduate and graduate levels. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from candidates who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the Tulane community.
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The Department of Anthropology at Tulane University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning July 1, 2026. We seek a biological anthropologist specializing in the analysis of human skeletal remains, especially those recovered from archaeological contexts. Regional focus is open. While expertise in disease, demography, violence, and migration in past populations is particularly valued, we also welcome applicants who apply laboratory-based methods such as microbiome research, ancient DNA and proteomics, and stable isotopic analyses. The successful candidate will complement our department's strengths and actively contribute to interdisciplinary research and teaching initiatives. This position is envisioned as a bridge within anthropology and across the liberal arts and sciences. The candidate should strengthen our department's thematic concentration in the body, health, and medicine, and may contribute to themes such as critical perspectives on race, gender and sexuality, ecology and the environment, indigeneity, colonialism and language, religion, urban economy and politics of the state. Courses may include Introduction to Biological Anthropology; Human Osteology; Bones, Bodies and Disease; Forensic Anthropology, and specialized courses related to the candidate's research. The teaching load is 2:2. The department values engaged teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate is expected to establish a productive lab, pursue a top-tier research agenda, and contribute to both teaching and service. Start date: July 1, 2026. Responsibilities
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses related to biological anthropology and the candidate’s research interests. Develop and lead a productive laboratory focused on skeletal analysis, biomolecular methods, or related techniques. Establish and maintain an active, externally funded research program. Contribute to interdepartmental and cross-disciplinary initiatives in the liberal arts and sciences and in themes such as body, health, and medicine, race, gender and sexuality, ecology, indigeneity, and language. Advise and mentor students at undergraduate and graduate levels, including PhD candidates. Qualifications
PhD in Anthropology or a closely related field by the start date. Specialization in analysis of human skeletal remains, especially from archaeological contexts. Experience or strong potential in laboratory-based methods (e.g., microbiome research, ancient DNA and proteomics, stable isotopes). Evidence of scholarly productivity and potential for external funding and collaboration. Strong commitment to teaching excellence at both undergraduate and graduate levels. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from candidates who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the Tulane community.
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