Forensic Anthropology - Assistant Professor

Trent University invites applications for a tenure track appointment in Forensic Anthropology at the rank of Assistant Professor, cross-appointed between the Department of Forensic Science and the Department of Anthropology. This position will be located at Trent’s Peterborough campus and is expected to start July 1, 2025, subject to budgetary approval.

Trent University is the top-ranked primarily undergraduate university in Ontario, Canada with a record of excellence in both teaching and research. This is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to contribute to Trent’s Forensic Science and Anthropology departments. Our programs include undergraduate degrees in Forensic Anthropology (new), Forensic Science/Chemistry/Biology, Anthropology, and Archaeology; and Masters degrees in Forensic Science and in Anthropology.

A Ph.D. (or Ph.D. near completion by the time of appointment) in Forensic Science, Anthropology or a related discipline, with research, expertise and experience in forensic anthropology is required. We are open to the various branches of forensic anthropology, including but not limited to the forensic taphonomy, the search and recovery of remains, forensic exhumation for human rights, the postmortem interval, and skeletal trauma in modern legal contexts. Practical experience with forensic anthropological investigations and stakeholders would be an asset.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience and potential for excellence in research, teaching, and service commensurate with the Assistant Professor rank. The successful candidate will be expected to teach in both the undergraduate and graduate programs in Forensic Science and in Anthropology, including contributing to the delivery and development of our new Forensic Anthropology degree; and to develop and expand a high quality, externally funded research program.

Applications should include: a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests and expertise including examples of published work, a statement of teaching interests and expertise including copies of teaching evaluations and a statement of teaching philosophy, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three referees who would be willing to write on the candidate’s behalf, and any other supporting materials. Please note that applications will only be accepted in PDF format via email.  Please send applications to [email protected], attention Professor Aaron Shafer, Chair, Department of Forensic Science. Applicants may also submit a self-identification form as part of their application package.

The closing date for receipt of applications is February 5, 2025 although applicants will be accepted and reviewed until a suitable applicant is found. 

Trent University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive campus community. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Preference will be given to candidates from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous People (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities or racialized groups and LGBTQ2+ people.

Trent University offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process or require an accessible version of a document/publication, please contact [email protected]

While all applicants are thanked for their interest and applications to this position, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.