Lecturer in Biological Anthropology

Position overview

The School of Archaeology and Anthropology (CASS) seeks to appoint a Lecturer in Biological Anthropology to contribute to the excellent quality of the teaching program in Biological Anthropology, with a specialism in primatology. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, collaborative and high performing academic capable of delivering existing courses in primate behaviour and conservation, nutrition, disease and the environment, and the anthropology of environmental disasters, as well as to contribute to co-taught first year courses in the school. They should also have the capacity to develop new interdisciplinary courses at both undergraduate and post-graduate levels. The candidate may also be required to supervise honours, masters and PhD students and contribute to the active life of the school including attending school seminar programs, school and college meetings, and actively engaging in the governance of the school and college through meaningful service contributions.

The ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) is one of six Colleges at ANU. The College, which is structured into two main research schools, offers degrees in more than 20 discipline areas and excels in research across the creative arts, humanities and social sciences. The College has a substantial international research presence and is a major source of national policy advice. Our academic staff are internationally recognised for their research, and 57 are members of the Australian Academy of the Humanities, the Academy of the Social Sciences of Australia, or both. We also host 13 Australian Research Council Future Fellows and three ARC Laureates. A hub of vibrant activity, we host more than 270 lectures, concerts and exhibitions each year, most of which are open to the public. Our students, staff and graduates come from more than 60 nations, bringing a diversity of perspective to campus life.

For further information, please contact: Professor Kate Mitchell, E: kate.mitchell@anu.edu.au

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au

Application information

In order to apply for this role, please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement of no more than three pages addressing the selection criteria.
• A one-page Teaching Statement outlining teaching philosophy.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees, you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidates must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process.  An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.