Faculty Tenure Track-9 Mo

• Kent Campus - Kent

• Faculty

• Opening on: Feb 3 2026

Closing on: Feb 28 2026

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Anthropology - Kent Campus [100086]

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Job Title:

Faculty Tenure Track-9 Mo

Physical Location:

Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Salary:

Basic Function:

Kent State University’s Department of Anthropology invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and growing department with excellent research and educational programs.

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

For this position, we are looking for a paleoanthropologist who can teach courses primarily in paleontology, osteology, and biological anthropology more broadly. Research area within paleoanthropology is open, with a preference towards fossil hominins/hominoids. The position will begin fall, 2026.

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:

The successful candidate will be expected to establish an extramurally funded research program, engage in collaborative research, direct student research, and exhibit a commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education.

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

Minimum Qualifications:

The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. at the time of hire and postdoctoral experience is desirable. This position is available at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank; candidates at the Associate Professor level are expected to have a history of successful extramural funding.

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

Light work-Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Incumbent must be able to communicate with others. Incumbent may be required to travel from building to building frequently and off campus occasionally.

Special Instructions Summary:

Salary and startup funds are competitive and commensurate with academic qualifications and prior experience. Information about the department can be found at

Review of applications will begin February 28, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

Applicants should submit an online application and attach their CV. In addition, send their curriculum vitae as well as statement of research and teaching interests, by email to [email protected] or by mail to:

Dr. Anthony Tosi

Chair, Anthropology Search Committee

Department of Anthropology

Kent State University

750 Hilltop Dr., Rm. 226 Lowry Hall

P.O. Box 5190

Kent, OH 44242-0001

Additional Information:

Must pass a security check.

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Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.