Associate Professor in Biological Anthropology

Department: WCAS Anthropology

The Department of Anthropology at Northwestern University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track associate professorship in biological anthropology beginning September 1, 2026. We seek an anthropologist with interests that complement current faculty strengths in biocultural and evolutionary perspectives on human and non-human primate biology, growth and development, and health. Potential areas of specialization include, but are not limited to, molecular or population genetics, epigenetics, demography, life history theory, neurobiology, microbiome, and human adaptability. Applicants should have active research and publications in biological anthropology and should demonstrate success in obtaining external funding. The successful candidate will be involved in the ongoing development of undergraduate and graduate curricula in biological anthropology within the context of a four-field anthropology program that encourages dialogue across the subfields. The successful candidate will teach a standard load of four courses per year on Northwestern's quarter system schedule. They will also be expected to advise undergraduate and graduate students, attend department events such as our colloquium series, serve on committees for tasks such as updating departmental policy and reviewing curriculum, and more generally contribute to community building in the department.

The deadline to submit an application is March 1, 2025. Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, research statement, statement of teaching interests, writing sample, and contact information for three references. Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. degree in anthropology or a related field. Preference may be given to candidates who have demonstrated experience working with diverse student communities.

The full job advertisement can be found here: https://anthropology.northwestern.edu/people/faculty-searches.html

Please reach out to Nancy Hickey (nancy.hickey@northwestern.edu) with any questions.

Salary

The expected base pay range for this position is $125,000 - $150,000.

This base pay range is for a nine-month academic appointment, does not include summer salary, and is subject to negotiation.

Northwestern University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Benefits

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