California State University Fullerton: Biocult.-Evol. Anth. Asst. Prof. Tenure-Track

Department of Anthropology College of Humanities ad Social Sciences

The Department of Anthropology at California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Anthropology (tenure track), with a specialty in Biocultural/Evolutionary Anthropology, beginning in Fall 2008. The Department of Anthropology is committed to a "four-field" approach to the integrated study of human beings as biological- psychological-cultural-social wholes living in relationship with their environment. Its BA, Minor, and MA programs seek to prepare students for advanced degrees in Anthropology as well as for positions in the private and public sector. Our graduates enter PhD programs at top research universities and are employed in the United States and abroad in social service occupations, museums, health professions, natural resources management, business, teaching and research. For an understanding of the department's curriculum at the B.A. and M.A. level, applicants are encouraged to view the department's web site at http://anthro.fullerton.edu.

The department enjoys rapidly growing enrollment and excellent facilities. It is undertaking an aggressive, multi-year faculty recruitment effort with the goal of strengthening and broadening its curriculum and research activities.

Position

The department is seeking to fill a tenure-track position in biocultural/evolutionary anthropology with specialties that complement the interests and strengths of current faculty members. The Department especially encourages applicants who bring ethnically diverse perspectives to their understanding of the field.

The successful candidates will

• Teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Carry out (and seek external grant funding for) an active program of research leading to peer-reviewed publication.
• Integrate research and teaching, and involve students in research.
• Develop new courses for majors and non-majors, including curriculum that explores the relations of anthropology to other fields of inquiry and promotes interdisciplinary topics and programs.
• Integrate technology into teaching and be receptive to teaching online, on television, or off-site.
• Advise students at the undergraduate and MA levels.
• Engage in committee work and service in the department, university, and community.
• Participate in the professional disciplinary community.

The university offers competitive intramural grants, and assigned time may also be available for activities such as instructionally- related research, course development, and major departmental responsibilities. Positive tenure and promotion decisions require excellence in teaching and research, peer-reviewed publications, and service to the department and University.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Anthropology is required. ABDs may apply but must show evidence that the degree will be completed by the time of appointment.
• Evidence of excellence in scholarship and effective teaching at the college level.
• Commitment to the four-field approach to Anthropology.
• An active research program with human populations or non- human primates in one or more of the topical areas of nutrition, aging, growth and development, the evolution of behavior and culture, and the biology of sex, gender and reproduction. An explicitly evolutionary perspective is required.
• Geographic area of research is open.
• Candidates should be able to interact effectively with a wide and culturally diverse range of students and colleagues.
• Preference will be given to applicants who have demonstrated experience of effective teaching in ways that encourage active learning and student-faculty interaction.

Rank and Salary

The position is at the rank of Assistant Professor, tenure-track. Salary is highly competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Salary is subject to budgetary authorization and any California State University System faculty contract increases. Additional teaching in summer and intersession is often available. An excellent comprehensive benefits package is available which includes health/vision/dental plans; spouse, domestic partner and/or dependent fee-waiver; access to campus child-care as well as affordable housing program; and a defined-benefit retirement through the state system, along with optional tax-sheltering opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits, go to http://hr.fullerton.edu/benefits/compare_benefits.htm

Job Control Number 23603G-08-061

Appointment Date: August 2008

Application Procedure

Please send your application, describing research and area interests along with (1) evidence of research in biocultural/evolutionary anthropology, (2) evidence of specialization in areas such as: nutrition, aging, growth and development, the evolution of behavior and culture, and the biology of sex, gender, and reproduction (3) a copy of the most recent curriculum vitae, (4) copies of official graduate transcripts, (5) evidence of excellence in teaching (such as sample syllabi and teaching evaluations), (6) copies of publications (such as articles, reports, and reviews), and (7) a list of three references with contact information to

Dr. John W. Bedell, Chair Search Committee for Cultural/Social Anthropology Department of Anthropology California State University Fullerton Fullerton, CA 92834-6848

Application Deadline Review of applications will begin October 1, 2007, and will continue until December 17, 2007. Positions open until filled.

Cal State Fullerton is an Equal Opportunity/ Title IX/503/504/VEVRA/ADA Employer

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