Biological Anthropology with specialization in Primatology
The Department of Anthropology at the University of Florida, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences invites
applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-accruing position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin
August 16, 2019. We seek a primatologist with research interests in behavior, evolution, and/or ecology of
extant non-human primates. We are interested in candidates with a demonstrated record of original
scholarship and who actively conduct field-based research. The selected candidate will be expected to
obtain extramural funding to support their research, and be committed to excellence in teaching and student
mentoring both on campus and in the field. The selected candidate will have opportunities to collaborate
with other units on campus, such as Biology/Zoology (CLAS), Psychology (CLAS), Florida Museum of
Natural History (FLMNH), Biodiversity Institute, Emerging Pathogens Institute, Genetics Institute, and
Tropical Conservation and Development (TCD).
The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in Anthropology, or related discipline, by August 15, 2019.
The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, and includes a full benefits
package.
The Department of Anthropology at the University of Florida has 30 faculty members, 125 graduate
students, and 325 undergraduate majors. We are an interdisciplinary unit within a large research-intensive
university of over 52,000 students. More information on the Department can be found at:
www.sites.clas.ufl.edu/anthropology
Applications are due November 15, 2018, and must be submitted online at apply.interfolio.com/56302.
A complete application includes (1) a letter of application summarizing the applicant’s qualifications,
interests, and suitability for the position, (2) a complete curriculum vitae, (3) a statement on teaching and
research goals, and (4) a list of at least three references. After initial review, applicants who are chosen to
receive further consideration will be asked to request confidential letters of recommendation from the
references. Questions may be addressed to the Search Committee Chair, John Krigbaum
(krigbaum@ufl.edu).
All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of
criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education.
The selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire.
A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees
earned from an educational institution outside of the United States require evaluation by a professional
credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services
(NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.
The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and
inclusive faculty and staff. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida’s Sunshine Law. If an
accommodation due to disability is needed in order to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-2477 or
the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD).
The Department particularly welcomes applicants who can contribute to a diverse and inclusive
environment through their scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and professional service. The university and
greater Gainesville communities enjoy a diversity of cultural events, restaurants, year-round outdoor
recreational activities, and social opportunities.