Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Biological Anthropology (Bioarchaeology)

The school of Archaeology and Anthropology (CASS) seeks to appoint a lecturer/senior lecturer in Biological Anthropology with a specialisation in Bioarchaeology to contribute to the excellent quality of the teaching and research program in Biological Anthropology. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, collaborative and high performing academic capable of delivering existing courses in skeletal analysis, ancient health and disease, forensic anthropology and advanced bioarchaeology. They should also have the capacity to develop new interdisciplinary courses at both undergraduate and post-graduate levels. They should conduct cutting-edge and internationally recognised research in biological anthropology focusing on health and disease of past populations. A track record of active research and publication that focuses on regions of the Global South is highly desirable. Candidates will 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 seven 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 Alison Behie, E: alison.behie@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 

 

Please note: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.