Assistant Professor

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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 2026. 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, biology, health, and environment, and will work closely with community groups and/or have an applied focus. Topics might include-but are not limited to-nutrition, reproduction, growth and development, chronic or infectious diseases, microbiomes, or language development. Preference will be given to candidates who have, can develop, or otherwise support research projects based in Charlotte, North Carolina, or the Southeastern United States. Must have Ph.D. in Anthropology (or related field if the primary advisor was an anthropologist) in hand by August 2026.

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.

This position is subject to funding availability.The anticipated salary for this position is $78,000.

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 referees. Review of applications will begin on December 1 2025 and continue until the position is filled. For more information contact Dr. Sara Juengst at sjuengst@charlotte.edu. Our website is https://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 University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. In keeping with this commitment, UNC Charlotte ensures that persons of any background are invited, included, and treated equally in the terms and conditions of employment.