The Opportunity
The Department of Anthropology in the College of Sciences (COS) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-earning assistant professor in forensic anthropology, anticipated to begin August 2026.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in biological anthropology with a focus in forensic anthropology. The successful candidate will be expected to teach in different modalities including face-to-face and online. The instructional duties and service assignments are in accordance with the department’s equitable workload policy.
The Department of Anthropology has an interdisciplinary approach in archaeological, cultural, biological, linguistic, and applied/public anthropology and supports innovative teaching at the B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. levels. Anthropology faculty contribute to significant scholarly research, develop or enhance community partnerships, and engage with professional organizations. The department values collegiality and promotes interdisciplinary and collaborative endeavors. Since its online major launched in 2017, the Department of Anthropology has consistently been recognized by Successful Student, Best Colleges, and others as one of the best online anthropology programs in the country. For more information on the Department of Anthropology, visit www.sciences.ucf.edu/anthropology.
COS is the largest college at UCF and a powerhouse for the regional and national STEM workforce, spanning the natural, computational, physical, and social sciences and housing centers, institutes and initiatives that serve as hubs for research and innovation. Through sharing and applying knowledge, COS is cultivating pathways for students to solve our world’s most pressing and complex problems. With a mission to provide a world-class education in an environment where faculty, staff, and students thrive, research flourishes, and our community prospers, a number of COS academic programs are among those nationally ranked by U.S. News and World Report, Princeton Review, and others. For more information, please visit https://sciences.ucf.edu.
UCF is located in Orlando, Florida and is classified as a Very High Research Activity university by the Carnegie Foundation. With more than 70,000 students, UCF is one of the largest universities in the country, offering more than 240 degree programs. For more information, visit http://www.ucf.edu.
Minimum Qualifications:
A doctorate in anthropology or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution by time of hire is required.
Documented evidence of forensic anthropological teaching, research, or casework experience.
The successful candidate will have experience teaching in different modalities including face-to-face, mixed-mode, or online.
Preferred Qualifications:
An ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in biological anthropology with a focus in forensic anthropology.
A successful research program that includes peer-reviewed publications, a record of external funding, and the ability to advise and mentor graduate students.
Research specializations that include the application of digital methods such as medical imagery technologies, AI/ML techniques, virtual or augmented reality, histological or biomolecular methods, or geospatial and remote sensing technologies. This may include applications in estimation of the biological profile, trauma, forensic archaeology, or taphonomy.
An ability to teach methodologically-focused courses by teaching classes such as quantitative, GIS, and/or mixed methods.
Additional Application Materials Required:
UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, https://www.ucf.edu/jobs. In addition to the online application, candidates should upload:
(1) A 2- or 3-page letter of interest that includes statements of research (including future research plans), teaching, and relevant forensic experience
(2) A current curriculum vitae
(3) A list with contact information (phone and email) for three (3) professional references (please do not submit a letter of recommendation)
NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.
The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.
Questions regarding this search should be directed to: Dr. Michael Callaghan, Associate Professor, at [email protected] or (407) 823-2227.
Special Instructions to the Applicants:
N/A
Job Close Date:
10/31/2025
Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?
As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.
Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:
Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.
Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.
Retirement savings options.
Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.
Education assistance.
Flexible work environment.
And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.
Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.
Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:
Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.
The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.
Department
College of Sciences (COS) - Department of Anthropology
Work Schedule
Varies
Type of Appointment
Regular
Expected Salary
Negotiable
As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.
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