The Department of Anthropology at Appalachian State University invites applications for a nine month, full time, non-tenure track appointment in Biological Anthropology at the rank of Adjunct Assistant Professor. The position will begin in August 2009 and carries full benefits. PhD in anthropology preferred, but ABD will be considered. Teaching experience is required. Specialization is open, but preference will be given to candidates whose research has a strong evolutionary and/or biocultural focus. The successful applicant will teach in the University’s new General Education program and develop courses in his/her specialty for the department’s new degree concentration in Biological Anthropology (http://www.appalachianbioanth.org).
Applicants must provide (1) a letter of application, which includes research and teaching statements; (2) a CV with names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references; (3) teaching evaluations; and (4) a recent writing sample. Applications should be sent to Dr. Gregory Reck, Chair, Department of Anthropology, Boone, North Carolina, 28608 or electronically to reckgg@appstate.edu. Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2008 and continue until the position is filled.
Appalachian State University is one of the 16 members of the University of North Carolina system, located near the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Department of Anthropology has approximately 150 majors and campus enrollment is 16,000. ASU is nationally recognized and ranked 7th in the Southeast for Master’s level universities. Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The university has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion, and to maintaining working and learning environments that are free of all forms of discrimination. Individuals with disabilities may request accommodations in the application process by contacting Dr. Gregory Reck. Documentation of identity and employability of the applicant will be required before the hiring process can be finalized. The university website is http://www.appstate.edu.
