Department: Anthropology

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: Salary range begins at $60,000 and is commensurate with education and experience

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8-5PM

Export Compliance Requirement: No export control requirement.

Job Story

The Department of Anthropology at Wichita State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Biological Anthropology, with a focus on medical anthropology, health, disease, and/or modern human biological variability. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and interdisciplinary department committed to excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement. The position is a full-time, 9-month appointment with a teaching expectation of 3 regular courses per semester (3/3).

Job Summary

Teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels using various instructional deliveries (e.g., traditional (face-to-face), hybrid, and fully online). To foster applied learning into the course design and engage with industry and local business community applied projects. To advance knowledge through scholarly activities (e.g., active involvement in committees, student mentorship, recruitment and retention initiative, outreach activities, etc.)

Essential Functions

Meet expectations for research, teaching, and service as set forth by the department and college.

Job Duties

Teach existing undergraduate and graduate courses in anthropology, such as Introduction to Biological Anthropology (ANTH101), Human Variability and Adaptation (ANTH356), Medical Anthropology (ANTH528), or other courses as aligned with teaching and research foci as assigned by the department chair.

Develop new undergraduate and graduate courses in area of interest.

Develop and deliver engaging and effective lectures, seminars, and interactive learning experiences that foster student engagement and critical thinking. Design course syllabi, assignments, and assessments that align with departmental and university standards, and provide timely feedback to students.

Engage in scholarly research, grant-writing, and publication activities in the field of biological anthropology or related areas.

Provide academic advising and mentorship to undergraduate and graduate students, including assistance with course selection, research projects, and career planning.

Participate in departmental meetings, committees, and other service activities as assigned by the department chair.

Faculty Requirements

A Ph.D. in anthropology or a closely related field by August of 2025

Experience in scholarly research and publication in field of biological anthropology or related areas

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated expertise in biological anthropology, with a strong foundation in medical anthropology applications
• Ability to teach existing coursework in biological anthropology, especially Biological Anthropology (ANTH101), Human Variability and Adaptation (ANTH356), and Medical Anthropology (ANTH528)
• Ability to develop new courses in candidate’s research area to complement and expand biological anthropology curriculum

Preferred Qualifications:

• Instructional experience at the collegiate level
• Successful grant-writing or research-funding experience
• Experience in or ability to promote transferrable, technical skills for students
• Experience with scholarly collaboration or ability to collaborate with Wichita State interdisciplinary programs in support of the University’s mission
• Commitment to mentorship development to support undergraduate and graduate students
• Experience that demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, students, and community partners

Additional Information:

Preferred candidates are encouraged to collaborate with some of the existing strengths of Wichita State, such as the new Wichita State Biomedical Campus, the Academic Center for Biomedical and Health Humanities (HealthHum), the Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory, the Community Engagement Institute, the National Institute for Research and Digital Transformation, or the Undergraduate Certificate in GIS. Ability to promote technical skills for students (such as epidemiology, biostatistics, GIS, genetics, biomarker approaches, or laboratory methods, among others) and experience in grant writing will be preferred. Candidates should be able to demonstrate a commitment to student success, ethical research practices, and community engagement.

Review of applications will begin November 25, 2024, and will require a cover letter, CV, and the names of three professional references. Candidates selected for the long-list will be invited to additionally submit a teaching statement, evidence of teaching effectiveness, a research statement, and a statement concerning inclusive pedagogical and research practices.

Wichita State University is a majority urban, first-generation, and Emerging Hispanic-serving institution, and has been recently recognized as the most affordable research university in Kansas. The Department of Anthropology supports a diverse student body at the undergraduate and graduate level.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to remain in a stationary position – Frequent 60-90%; Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators – Frequent 60-90%

Additional Physical Requirement: