The University of Oregon, Department of Anthropology announces a 1.0 FTE tenure-track position in biological anthropology at the Assistant Professor level beginning Fall Term, 2011. We seek an outstanding, broadly-trained biological anthropologist with an evolutionary focus who will complement, not duplicate, the existing strengths within the department. Examples of possible specialties include, but are not limited to, anthropological genetics, evolutionary medicine, neurobiology, or skeletal biology. We aim to hire an individual with interdisciplinary interests who will strengthen links among the subfields of anthropology within the department. The successful candidate is expected to conduct a rigorous, fieldwork and/or laboratory based, externally-funded research program as well as teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. A Ph.D. is required by September 16, 2011.

Applicants should submit a letter of interest describing current and future research as well as teaching experience, together with a CV and the names and contact information of three references. Submission is via academicjobsonline.org. If you have questions you may send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; "Bioanth Search" should appear in the subject line. Closing date for submission of materials is October 15, 2010.

The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The successful candidate will have the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff and students from a variety of diverse backgrounds.