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Assistant Professor of Anthropology
Enter into a tenure‑track assistant professor position in the Department of Anthropology, College of Arts and Sciences, The Ohio State University. The position is based in Columbus, Ohio and will begin in the fall of 2026.
Position Overview The Department of Anthropology invites applications for a role that builds on the department’s strength in skeletal biology.
Successful applicants will have research and teaching interests in at least one of the following areas: functional anatomy, primate evolution, paleoanthropology, dental anthropology, forensic anthropology, and bioarchaeology.
Preferred candidates demonstrate the potential for a sustained and substantial body of empirical work focusing on their chosen area.
Responsibilities
Maintain a productive research program, publishing in respected journals and pursuing external funding through competitive grants.
Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in biology and anthropology, and mentor students at both levels.
Contribute to departmental and university operations as an engaged citizen.
Provide service to the discipline through committee work, editorial boards, and outreach activities.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in Anthropology or a closely related field.
Ongoing or developing program of research with evidence of potential or experience in teaching graduate and undergraduate courses.
Published record in highly respected journals, edited volumes, or other strong scholarly outlets.
Experience applying for and securing external research grants.
Demonstrated service to the university, department, and discipline.
Evidence of mentoring students at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
Desired Qualifications
Strengthening research and teaching collaborations with colleagues within and beyond the department, including the College of Medicine, College of Dentistry, and Department of Ecology and Organismal Biology.
Ability to teach graduate‑level statistics.
Potential to make a significant positive impact on the field of biological anthropology.
Application Process Applications are accepted through Workday and must be submitted before
January 7, 2026 .
Inquiries may be directed to Professor Debbie Guatelli‑Steinberg at guatelli‑steinberg.1@osu.edu.
Required Documents
Cover Letter
(maximum 3 pages) including:
A summary of your academic background and reasons for your interest in the position.
A description of your research program, accomplishments, and future plans.
A description of your teaching experience and approach.
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
detailing your scholarly experience, research, teaching and mentoring, service, funding, and publications.
Candidates selected to move forward will be contacted by late January 2026 and asked to provide three letters of reference.
Benefits and Additional Information The university provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and dependents, and competitive retirement options.
Ohio State is a member of the Blair Foundation for Academic Advancement and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Employment Details
Position Type:
Regular
Location:
Smith Laboratory (0065), Columbus, OH
Schedule:
40 hours per week, First Shift
Seniority Level:
Entry Level (Tenure‑Track)
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Ohio State is committed to enhancing academic excellence and recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber.
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check and may be required to provide drug and health screenings.
Legal Notice As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216, Ohio State will educate students by means of free, open, and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip them with opportunities to develop their own informed conclusions; and create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry that respects autonomy and tolerates differences in opinion.
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Position Overview The Department of Anthropology invites applications for a role that builds on the department’s strength in skeletal biology.
Successful applicants will have research and teaching interests in at least one of the following areas: functional anatomy, primate evolution, paleoanthropology, dental anthropology, forensic anthropology, and bioarchaeology.
Preferred candidates demonstrate the potential for a sustained and substantial body of empirical work focusing on their chosen area.
Responsibilities
Maintain a productive research program, publishing in respected journals and pursuing external funding through competitive grants.
Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in biology and anthropology, and mentor students at both levels.
Contribute to departmental and university operations as an engaged citizen.
Provide service to the discipline through committee work, editorial boards, and outreach activities.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in Anthropology or a closely related field.
Ongoing or developing program of research with evidence of potential or experience in teaching graduate and undergraduate courses.
Published record in highly respected journals, edited volumes, or other strong scholarly outlets.
Experience applying for and securing external research grants.
Demonstrated service to the university, department, and discipline.
Evidence of mentoring students at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
Desired Qualifications
Strengthening research and teaching collaborations with colleagues within and beyond the department, including the College of Medicine, College of Dentistry, and Department of Ecology and Organismal Biology.
Ability to teach graduate‑level statistics.
Potential to make a significant positive impact on the field of biological anthropology.
Application Process Applications are accepted through Workday and must be submitted before
January 7, 2026 .
Inquiries may be directed to Professor Debbie Guatelli‑Steinberg at guatelli‑steinberg.1@osu.edu.
Required Documents
Cover Letter
(maximum 3 pages) including:
A summary of your academic background and reasons for your interest in the position.
A description of your research program, accomplishments, and future plans.
A description of your teaching experience and approach.
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
detailing your scholarly experience, research, teaching and mentoring, service, funding, and publications.
Candidates selected to move forward will be contacted by late January 2026 and asked to provide three letters of reference.
Benefits and Additional Information The university provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and dependents, and competitive retirement options.
Ohio State is a member of the Blair Foundation for Academic Advancement and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Employment Details
Position Type:
Regular
Location:
Smith Laboratory (0065), Columbus, OH
Schedule:
40 hours per week, First Shift
Seniority Level:
Entry Level (Tenure‑Track)
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Ohio State is committed to enhancing academic excellence and recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber.
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check and may be required to provide drug and health screenings.
Legal Notice As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216, Ohio State will educate students by means of free, open, and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip them with opportunities to develop their own informed conclusions; and create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry that respects autonomy and tolerates differences in opinion.
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