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Lehman College, of The City University of New York, ranks among the top five institutions in the nation for fostering social mobility. A four-year Hispanic-Serving Institution in the Bronx, Lehman offers bachelor’s, master’s, and advanced degrees and certificate programs in the Liberal Arts, sciences, and professions. The College’s community-driven mission and notable academic programs attract a diverse, international enrollment of over 15,000 students who take courses on its 37-acre, tree-lined campus and online degree programs. Many thousands more community members benefit yearly from its active cultural, educational, health, and economic outreach programs and services.
The Department of Anthropology of Lehman College, CUNY invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty member at the Assistant Professor rank, with a start date of August 2026. We seek outstanding scientists with a strong publication record, and significant research experience in the field of biological anthropology. Responsibilities include research, teaching, mentoring, and service. The candidate is expected to generate an active, externally funded research program, and to participate in undergraduate and graduate teaching and research training. Annual teaching is 18 contact hours in introductory Biological Anthropology, Human Variation, and advanced courses areas of specialist interest, with contractually mandated release time included as part of all tenure-track hires.
We seek applications from collaborative individuals with research interests in areas of biological anthropology that are synergistic with ongoing research at Lehman, CUNY, The New York Consortium in Evolutionary Anthropology (NYCEP), the American Museum of Natural History, and the Wildlife Conservation Society (including the Bronx Zoo). We particularly encourage scholars focusing on the following areas of research: the archaeology of human evolution, human and non-human primate paleobiology, primatology (including primate conservation biology), or human biology.
QUALIFICATIONS
Ph.D. degree in Biological Anthropology or related field. Candidates must demonstrate effectiveness in teaching and communication, scholarly achievement, and collaborative potential. Preferred qualifications include a strong publication and funding record, innovative research, and a commitment to mentoring students at the undergraduate and graduate level. It is expected that the successful applicant will be involved in research mentoring of undergraduates at Lehman College. In addition, individuals to be considered for this position are expected to join the Doctoral faculty of the CUNY Graduate Center and the New York Consortium in Evolutionary Primatology (NYCEP), and engage in graduate teaching opportunities and the mentorship of PhD students.
COMPENSATION
$109,025 for a 9-month, full-time appointment.
Faculty may be eligible for summer salary as additional compensation, and support for conference travel. CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We provide mentoring and support for research and scholarship as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.
HOW TO APPLY
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CLOSING DATE
Open until filled with review of applications to begin on September 1, 2025. Applications will be accepted until October 20th, 2025.
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID
30643
Location
Lehman College
About the Position
The Department of Anthropology in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in paleoanthropology beginning fall semester 2026. We seek scholars at the forefront of biological anthropology who apply scientific approaches, broadly conceived, to address anthropological questions related to the evolution and variation of humans and/or hominin ancestors. Potential research areas include the hominin fossil record and skeletal anatomy, biomechanics and functional morphology, or evolutionary approaches to human adaptations. The appointment is 100% time over the nine-month academic year (late August to late May) and will be made at the rank of tenure-track Assistant Professor, depending on qualifications and experience, in accordance with collegiate and University policy.
Faculty in the Department of Anthropology are expected to maintain an active program of scholarly research or creative activity, including publications; teach undergraduate and graduate courses; advise students; seek extramural funding; and contribute appropriate service to the department, college, university, and profession. The successful candidate will teach two courses per semester, including participation in the teaching rotation for a large introductory course in biological anthropology, and will develop undergraduate and graduate courses in their area of expertise. We are particularly interested in candidates whose work enhances diversity in the department, complements and extends existing expertise in biological anthropology, and engages with the four fields of anthropology.
The Standards for Promotion and Tenure in the Department of Anthropology are available at: https://z.umn.edu/AnthStandardsPromotionTenure
The Workload Principles and Guidelines for Regular Faculty in the College of Liberal Arts are available at: https://z.umn.edu/CLAFacultyWorkloadPrinciplesGuidelines
State law requires a good faith estimate of the salary range for all advertised positions. The range for this position is $75,000 to $150,000, depending on discipline, experience, and other considerations. Faculty positions include significant start-up funds, as well as retirement, health, and other benefits.
Qualifications
Candidates will be evaluated on the quality of their academic preparation, the strength and relevance of their research to departmental priorities and the field, evidence of teaching commitment and skill, and the quality of recommendations. The successful applicant will contribute at all levels of the undergraduate and graduate programs.
How to Apply
Priority deadline: 17 October 2025. The position will remain open until filled. Applications must be submitted online. To apply, click the Apply button on the job posting and follow the application instructions.
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Additional materials may be requested at a later stage of the search.
Questions may be directed to the search committee chair, Michelle Brown, at brow7100@umn.edu.
The Cluster of Excellence HUMAN ORIGINS invites applications for an
Independent Junior Research Group Leader (m/f/d, TV-L E14, 100%)
Field: genotype-phenotype interactions, to promote understanding of the genetic mechanisms affecting past and present observable traits. Start date: 1 January 2026. Fixed term: five years.
Requirements
What we offer
About the Cluster
The “Human Origins: Excellence Cluster of Integrative Human Origins Studies” at the University of Tübingen focuses on a comprehensive, bio-cultural investigation of human evolution, integrating diverse disciplines across the last 5 million years. The Cluster will commence on 1 January 2026.
Equal opportunity
The University seeks to increase the number of women in research and teaching and strongly encourages applications from qualified women. The University of Tübingen is committed to equity and diversity and actively promotes equal opportunities. Disabled candidates will be given preference if equally qualified.
Application
Deadline: 10 September 2025.
Please submit a single PDF file (max. 10 MB) by email to Agnes Fatz (agnes.fatz@uni-tuebingen.de) with the following:
The Cluster of Excellence HUMAN ORIGINS invites applications for an
Independent Junior Research Group Leader (m/f/d, TV-L E14, 100%)
Field: experimental archaeology. Start date: 1 January 2026. Fixed term: five years.
Requirements
What we offer
About the Cluster
The “Human Origins: Excellence Cluster of Integrative Human Origins Studies” at the University of Tübingen focuses on a comprehensive, bio-cultural investigation of human evolution, integrating diverse disciplines across the last 5 million years. The Cluster will commence on 1 January 2026.
Equal opportunity
The University seeks to increase the number of women in research and teaching and strongly encourages applications from qualified women. The University of Tübingen is committed to equity and diversity and actively promotes equal opportunities. Disabled candidates will be given preference if equally qualified.
Application
Deadline: 10 September 2025.
Please submit a single PDF file (max. 10 MB) by email to Agnes Fatz (agnes.fatz@uni-tuebingen.de) with the following:
The Cluster of Excellence HUMAN ORIGINS invites applications for an
Independent Junior Research Group Leader (m/f/d, TV-L E14, 100%)
Field: biomechanics. Start date: 1 January 2026. Fixed term: five years.
Requirements
What we offer
About the Cluster
The “Human Origins: Excellence Cluster of Integrative Human Origins Studies” at the University of Tübingen focuses on a comprehensive, bio-cultural investigation of human evolution, integrating diverse disciplines across the last 5 million years. The Cluster will commence on 1 January 2026.
Equal opportunity
The University seeks to increase the number of women in research and teaching and strongly encourages applications from qualified women. The University of Tübingen is committed to equity and diversity and actively promotes equal opportunities. Disabled candidates will be given preference if equally qualified.
Application
Deadline: 10 September 2025.
Please submit a single PDF file (max. 10 MB) by email to Agnes Fatz (agnes.fatz@uni-tuebingen.de) with the following: