AssistantAssociate Professor Anthropology

Founded in 1854 Hamline was the first university in Minnesota and among the first coeducational institutions in the nation. Hamline University provides a world-class education for undergraduate and graduate students. Our faculty staff and students cultivate an ethic of civic responsibility social justice and inclusive leadership and service.

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The Anthropology Program in the Division of Social Sciences at Hamline University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in biological anthropology to begin Fall 2026. Our preferred candidate will be able to enhance our programs strengths in applied anthropology community-engaged research and climate studies. We encourage applications from biological anthropologists whose work engages living communities fieldwork in the global south ongoing debates about repatriation of human remains or negotiations of history ethnicity and race. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment as a scholar-educator to the liberal arts and interdisciplinary education and will be able to help our students develop in completing public-facing research learning to work across diverse communities and cultures and engaging in knowledge-based advocacy.

Candidates must be familiar with biocultural approaches in anthropology and be willing to teach a wide variety of classes that are the hallmark of work in a small liberal arts college. Required courses include human osteology (with a lab) forensic anthropology introduction to anthropology and topics classes in biological anthropology.

We are excited about prospective colleagues who also :

• Are committed to teaching excellence;
• Demonstrate record of supporting students from diverse backgrounds;
• Engage in and mentor students through research and in internships;
• Have an active and productive research agenda;
• Are interested in engaging in shared governance and providing service to the college
• university and their community.

Tenure-track faculty typically teach six courses per academic year. Assistant faculty get one course reduction during the first year and a three-course release after a successful 3rd year review.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Anthropology or a closely related field ABD applicants with expected defense dates by August 1 2026 will also be considered.

Screening of applications begins on November 1 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Questions may be addressed to Dr. Brian Hoffman Department Chair at or

SALARY RANGE : $ 63000 $67000 depending on rank.

Please include the following documents with your application :

Applications received by December 1st will receive full consideration and applications received after that date will be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee.

Questions may be addressed to Dr. Brian Hoffman Department Chair at or

About Hamline University

Hamline University is located midway between the downtowns of Minneapolis and Saint Paul in the cosmopolitan heart of the metropolitan area. The Anthropology program is part of the Diivison of Social Sciences in Hamlines College of Liberal Arts which offers a strong and holistic foundation in the discipline. Division faculty are actively engaged in research that meaningfully connects to coursework and often offers opportunities for undergraduates to participate or collaborate. The College of Liberal Arts together with Hamlines School of Business serves approximately 1700 undergraduate students. The Universitys mission is to create a diverse and collaborative community of learners dedicated to the development of students knowledge values and skills for successful lives of leadership scholarship and service. Hamline University is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer and educator and is especially interested in faculty candidates whose work will enrich a diversity of perspectives and inclusiveness on campus.

All questions marked Required need to be answered in order to submit the application. It is important that your application show all of the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. If rejected you must reapply for the position in order to be considered. A resume or curriculum vitae a cover letter outlining your qualifications for and interest in the position contact information for 3 current professional references as well as copies of transcripts (if required) must be uploaded with each application .

Required Experience :

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Key Skills

AI,Genetics,Clinical Trials,Pharmacy Residency,Research Experience,Teaching,Higher Education Teaching,Curriculum Development,Grant Writing,Program Development,Mentoring,Research Laboratory Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 63000 - 67000