Within the University’s College of Liberal Arts, the Department of Anthropology invites applications for a (benefits eligible) tenure-track position in Biological Anthropology (Forensic Anthropology/Bioarchaeology) beginning fall semester 2025. We seek a broadly trained biological anthropologist for our small department and our Forensic Anthropology Identification and Recovery (FAIR) Lab who is prepared to teach undergraduate classes, including biological anthropology and human evolution at the introductory level, forensic anthropology, bioarchaeology, human osteology, paleopathology, and/or other more advanced topical courses in their methodological and/or geographical area of expertise.

The candidate should have an active research agenda in biological anthropology, ideally with expertise in both forensic anthropology and bioarchaeology. Areas of research interest might include skeletal trauma analysis, disease and health, and/or social and biological investigations of race as a concept. The ideal candidate is committed to diversity and social justice in research and teaching and is actively engaged in decolonizing methodologies and antiracist approaches to biological anthropology. A doctoral degree in Anthropology or related discipline is required by time of the appointment.

The candidate will pursue their own independent research and will be provided space in the department’s Forensic Anthropology Identification and Recovery (FAIR) Lab. Among other impactful collaborations, the FAIR Lab has a strong relationship with NH state law enforcement and the scholar would have the opportunity to participate in forensic case work for the state. Preference will be given to candidates who are able to contribute to bioarchaeological and forensic case work, engage in forensic search and recoveries, and provide detailed skeletal analyses in collaboration with faculty in the FAIR Lab and as part of their ongoing research. The candidate will show the promise of scholarly excellence as well as enthusiasm for undergraduate teaching and mentoring. The position requires teaching 2 undergraduate courses per semester.

Review of applications will begin November 15, 2024 and continue until filled. Applications should include: (1) cover letter discussing research and teaching experience, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) student evaluations and/or other evidence of teaching effectiveness, and (4) contact information of three referees, (5) a 500-word statement concerning commitments to diversity. Other additional teaching materials are optional but might include a teaching philosophy or syllabi for one or more prospective courses in candidate’s area of expertise. Cover letters should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Eleanor Harrison-Buck (E.harrison-buck@unh.edu). Questions should be directed to the Anthropology Administrative Assistant, Anne Torres (anne.torres@unh.edu). UNH is a federal contractor within the meaning of the Executive Order on Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors. This position may require that you be vaccinated against COVID-19 in the future, unless you apply for and receive a religious or medical exemption. You may not test out of this requirement.

PhD (awarded by August 2025) in anthropology with a research focus on biological anthropology. Geographic area of interest is open. Candidates should demonstrate an active research agenda and strong practical skills in applied bioarchaeological and forensic casework and field work activities in the context of student mentorship; teaching effectiveness (ideally with at least two courses as sole instructor); an ability to strengthen our departmental offerings in biological anthropology classes; and a desire and ability to mentor undergraduate anthropology students with either academic or applied career goals.

Candidates should show evidence of their commitment to diversity and social justice and demonstrate their ability to work with faculty, staff and students as well as community groups of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation, disability, and ethnic backgrounds. Advancing diversity and dialogue around social in-justice (both in the past and present) is of vital importance for our department and the University of New Hampshire.

The faculty in the Anthropology Department demonstrate strong scholarly productivity and exceptional leadership in public humanities and social science research. Much of their work confronts the legacy of colonialism and ethical issues concerning equity and social justice. The faculty regularly collaborate with and advocate for descendant communities in their work with the Seacoast African American Cultural Center (SAACC), the Indigenous New Hampshire Collaborative Collective (INHCC), and the Native American Indigenous Studies (NAIS) minor at UNH. Candidates should show a similar commitment to public engagement and scholarly initiatives that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The University actively creates and nurtures a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences and cultural backgrounds pursue goals with mutual respect and a shared spirit of inquiry. We are committed to creating a more diverse community at the University, knowing that diversity strengthens our ability to reach our individual and collective potential and to provide better services and care for all faculty, staff and students. The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here: https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide

Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here: https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide