Western Carolina University seeks a physical anthropologist

Duties will include teaching four courses per semester including Introduction to Biological Anthropology and Archaeology, Introduction to Forensic Anthropology, and Human Origins. Salary is $27,000 for this 9-month appointment. Western Carolina University is a 9,500-student campus in the University of North Carolina system. The university is implementing its cutting edge Quality Enhancement Program (QEP), Synthesis: Pathways to Intentional Learning. Western Carolina University is committed to the Boyer model of scholarship, stewardship of place, integrated learning, and engagement. The campus is located in the picturesque Cullowhee valley between the Great Smoky and Blue Ridge mountains, 50 miles west of Asheville, North Carolina, and 150 miles northwest of Atlanta. Four-season outdoor activities abound nearby. Special Instructions to Applicants: All applications must be submitted electronically.https://jobs.wcu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51953 Please attach a current CV, a cover letter, and a list of references (provide complete contact information). A statement of teaching goals/philosophy is optional. For questions or additional information, please contact Dr. John A. Williams, search committee chair at 828-227-2430. Western Carolina is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that conducts background checks. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment. All new employees are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment.