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Stony Brook University invites applications for a tenure-track position in the Department of Anthropology at the level of Assistant Professor, beginning in the fall of 2025. We seek candidates specializing in human biology with a focus on climate change.Human responses to novel environmental circumstances can be understood as integrated cultural and biological systems, in which genetics, physiology, social structure, economy, technology, and reproductive and parenting norms interactively respond to changes in climate. We welcome applications from biological anthropologists or scholars in closely related fields whose research any of these topics in human populations facing extreme climatic challenges. Areas of particular interest include, but are not limited to, the impacts of climate change on human health and the biocultural and physiological responses (e.g., to extreme temperatures, aridity, and seasonality) that might adaptively buffer or mitigate these effects. This hire would build on the department's existing strengths in interdisciplinary research, and we are interested in candidates who are excited to take advantage of unique Stony Brook University affiliated research institutes - the Turkana Basin Institute and the Institute for the Conservation of Tropical Environments - both of which offer fieldwork opportunities in areas of the world where humans and other organisms face extreme climatic challenges.

Required qualifications:
PhD (or foreign equivalent) in Anthropology or related fields by the position start date. Preferred qualifications:
Proven track record of obtaining external research funding from major grant sponsors (e.g., NSF, NIH), the ability to provide research opportunities to undergraduate and graduate students, and a demonstrated commitment to inclusion and a respectful, positive work environment. The successful candidate will be prepared to teach 3 courses, including existing undergraduate courses in our departmental majors (Anthropology B.A. and Human Evolutionary Biology B.S.) such as Introduction to Biological Anthropology and Human Biology, per academic year. In addition, the successful candidate will develop more advanced courses in their areas of expertise.

Applicants should apply via Interfolio (Insert link and position number). Application documents include a cover letter (which includes research and teaching interests), teaching statement, diversity, equity and inclusion statement, curriculum vitae, up to three examples of relevant publications, and the names and email addresses of three potential references. Application reviews will occur in two stages. Letters of reference will be sought for applicants who make it past the first stage, and these applicants will also participate in Zoom interviews with members of the search committee at this stage. Applicants who make it past the second stage will be invited for on-campus interviews, likely to occur mid-spring. For full consideration applications should be submitted before January 15, 2025.Questions about the search should be directed to the Search Committee at anthropology@stonybrook.edu. Stony Brook University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation. In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon request by calling (631) 632- 6350. It can also be viewed online at the University Police website at http://www.stonybrook.edu/police.