Assistant Professor of Evolutionary Anthropology, with a specialization in Native American Studies

Evolutionary Anthropology Program
Division of Anthropology
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Assistant Professor
Fall 2025

The Evolutionary Anthropology Program, in the Division of Anthropology at California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Evolutionary Anthropology with a specialization in Native American studies with an appointment to begin in the Fall 2025 semester.

California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) is a minority-serving institution, affirmative action, and equal opportunity employer. CSUF is firmly committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and the curriculum and fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Candidates who can contribute to this goal through their teaching, research, advising, and other activities are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences.

The Evolutionary Anthropology Program and the Division of Anthropology at CSUF are committed to serving our diverse student population through both direct academic support and by striving to recruit and retain a faculty membership that reflects the full range of experience and backgrounds represented by our students. In addition, CSUF is committed to retaining all faculty and has established affinity groups you can join to support your success.

Position
We seek to hire an Assistant Professor in evolutionary/biological anthropology, with a strong background and expertise in Native American studies and Indigenous knowledge, and a research focus in one or more of the following areas: health and development, food sovereignty, genomics, data sovereignty, reproduction, demography, evolutionary anatomy or forensic anthropology, and/or gender and sexuality.

CSUF faculty are committed teacher-scholars who bring research and creative discovery to life for students in classrooms, labs, studios, and individually mentored projects. They teach broadly in the curricula of their departments, advise students, and serve on departmental and university-wide committees. The primary responsibilities of the person in this position will include the development and teaching of introductory and core courses in the discipline and the development of courses in their area(s) of specialization. All faculty members in the Evolutionary Anthropology Program are expected to be able to teach the following undergraduate courses (which include both GE and Major-specific classes): Introduction to Anthropology, Introduction to Biological Anthropology, History of Anthropology, and Contemporary Anthropology. The successful candidate will also be expected to be able to teach the graduate-level core course, Theory and Methods in Evolutionary Anthropology, and a graduate-level “Current Topics” seminar appropriate to their own area of research. Other existing courses that the person in this position may teach include Non-Western Cultures and the Western Tradition, Culture and Nutrition, Human Variation, Anthropology of Sex and Gender, Anthropology of Childhood, Anthropology and Health, Human Evolutionary Anatomy, Sex, Evolution, and Human Nature, and Research Design in Anthropology (graduate course). Developed courses, or specific plans to develop courses, in the candidate’s area of expertise are strongly preferred.

In addition to teaching, the person in this position will be expected to contribute to and participate in the life and development of the department, advise students, oversee student research at the undergraduate and/or graduate level, mentor MA students, serve on MA Thesis and other Program, College, or University committees, and participate in the broader university and disciplinary communities. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to ongoing engagement in professional activities and research and will be responsible for producing scholarship commensurate with the requirements for tenure.

Required Qualifications

• A PhD in anthropology, or closely related academic field, from an accredited institution, with an emphasis in biological/evolutionary anthropology
• Expertise in Native American studies or Indigenous knowledge and a demonstrated interest in or experience with working with Native American and/or Indigenous communities
• A demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence and advising for undergraduate and graduate students, and the capacity to develop and teach a range of courses
• Potential for long-term research productivity in peer-reviewed publications, scholarly engagement, grants, and/or community-engaged research
• Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching, and other comparable experience
• Expertise or experience in one or more of the following research areas: health and development, food sovereignty, genomics, data sovereignty, reproduction, demography, evolutionary anatomy or forensic anthropology, and/or gender and sexuality

Preferred Qualifications

• The ability to use anthropological knowledge and skills to address real-world problems in and between organizations, communities, and networks
• Demonstrated interest in or experience with developing practice-oriented projects at local, regional, or global levels of organization that potentially involve students
• Demonstrated research productivity in the form of peer-reviewed publications
• Experience or expertise in online teaching, remote learning, and high-impact educational strategies
• The ability to develop opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration across different departments and colleges
• The ability to develop opportunities for students to participate in community engagement, community-based research, or collaborations with local community organizations

Key Responsibilities (Required for Retention, Tenure, and Promotion)

• Develop and teach appropriate undergraduate and graduate courses, including general education courses
• Initiate local, regional, or global projects that potentially involve undergraduate or graduate students
• Provide academic advising for undergraduate students in Anthropology
• Supervise and advise graduate students in evolutionary anthropology and participate fully as a member of the graduate faculty
• Maintain an active research program as manifested in publications, professional presentations, community-engaged research, and creative activities in support of tenure and promotion
• Participate in shared governance, such as in department, college, and university committees and other service assignments.
• Organize classes within the campus learning management system (LMS; currently Canvas).
• Demonstrate awareness and understanding of the needs of a student population of great diversity in age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement.

Application
A complete online application must be received by electronic submission to be considered. To apply, please visit http://hr.fullerton.edu/careers/Faculty.php , choose full-time faculty, search for the position 543649, and provide the following required materials:

• Cover letter in which you respond to the required qualifications
• Curriculum vitae
• Research statement
• Teaching statement
• Teaching evaluations, if available
• Candidate statement on commitment to inclusive excellence
  • This statement provides the candidate’s unique perspective on their past and present contributions to and future aspirations for promoting diversity, inclusion, and social justice in their professional careers. This statement aims to help the department identify candidates with professional experience, intellectual commitments, and/or willingness to engage in activities that could help CSUF contribute to its mission in these areas. The statement shall address one or more of the following criteria:
  • The candidate has acquired knowledge of barriers for underrepresented students and faculty in higher education.
  • The candidate has experience in and is committed to engaging in service with underrepresented populations in higher education.
  • The candidate has experience in and is committed to teaching and/or mentoring underrepresented students in a higher education environment.
  • The candidate has experience integrating underrepresented populations and communities into scholarly and creative activities.

• A list of three references with relevant contact information
  • Semi-Finalists must submit three letters of recommendation. Please have these ready for the referents to submit. On the References page of the online application, enter information and email addresses for three referents who will provide a confidential letter of reference for your application. At the appropriate time in the search process, they will receive a request via email along with information on uploading the letter. You can verify that CSUF has received each letter by logging back into your applicant portal.

Please direct all questions about the position to: Elizabeth Pillsworth at epillsworth@fullerton.edu or call 657-278-5603.

Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted through March 2025, but preference will be given to those applications received before December 20, 2024. The anticipated appointment date is August 2025.

The College and Department
The College of Humanities and Social Sciences' departments and programs offer students the breadth of a traditional liberal arts education in the humanities and social sciences while preparing them to be members of a global society participating in a wide range of professions or advanced academic or professional study. Learning takes place both within and outside of the traditional classroom. H&SS provides many opportunities for students to be involved in faculty research projects, to participate in professional internships, and to be active members of student clubs. Students can intern in Washington, D.C. or participate in one of several study abroad and study away programs that are offered within the College. The H&SS Interclub Council (ICC) provides additional leadership opportunities for students in the College and serves more than 50 clubs and organizations run by and for Humanities and Social Sciences students.

The Division of Anthropology at CSUF has a long tradition of excellent undergraduate and graduate education. We offer many opportunities for student engagement through student clubs, research with faculty, and internships in the community. We are a broad department that emphasizes integrative approaches drawing from across the humanities and social and life sciences. Our faculty, students, and staff have received a wide range of honors and awards, some of which are highlighted at https://anthro.fullerton.edu/

Compensation
The Assistant Professor (Academic Year) classification salary range is $6,221 to $13,224 monthly (12 monthly payments per academic year). The anticipated hiring range is $7,609 to $7,758 per month.

Salary offered is commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition, the California Equal Pay Act prohibits employers from paying its employees less than those of the opposite sex and/or another race or ethnicity for substantially similar work ( https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/california_equal_pay_act.htm ).

Summer research grants, moving expenses, start-up funds, and a reduced teaching load may be available.

CSUF Benefits
An excellent comprehensive benefits package includes health/vision/dental plans; spouse, domestic partner, and dependent fee-waiver; access to campus child-care; and a defined-benefit retirement through the state system and optional tax sheltering opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits, please visit https://hr.fullerton.edu/total-wellness/ .

CSU Policies
The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be formally offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Notice of Non-Discrimination based on Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator ( http://www.fullerton.edu/titleix/about/notice.php )

In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. It requires hiring employees to perform CSU-related work within the State of California.

Advertised: Oct 22 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close:

Closing Date/Time:

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• Cal State University (CSU) Fullerton

• 657-278-2200

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