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Posting Information

Posting Number2025501

Posting/Functional TitleAssociate Director, Forensic Anthropology Center (FACTS)

University Pay Plan TitleAssoc Dir, Academic Program

LocationSan Marcos

DepartmentAnthropology

Recruitment TypeOpen to All

Job TypeFull-Time

Funding SourcePermanent

Monthly Salary8359.37

Job CategoryExempt

Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.

+ PhD in Anthropology (or a closely related discipline) by date of hire

+ Strong research background in forensic anthropology

+ Experience managing a willed body donation program for forensic anthropological purposes

+ Experience conducting workshops geared towards law enforcement and mediocolegal investigators

Preferred Qualifications

+ Administrative and/or laboratory management experience

+ Experience with TXEVER and TCOLE

+ Record of external funding

+ Research focus in forensic anthropology, skeletal biology, and/or human osteology that allows the applicant to take advantage of the decomposition facility, the documented modern human skeletal collection, and other FACTS laboratory resources

+ Record of peer-reviewed publication

Job Description

The Department of Anthropology at Texas State University invites applications for a PhD-level, Associate Director of the Forensic Anthropology Center ( FACTS ). This is a full-time, staff position with a twelve-month appointment beginning June 1, 2025. FACTS is a multifaceted center that encompasses a body donation program, an outdoor decomposition facility, a processing laboratory, and a fully equipped research laboratory with a large modern human skeletal collection. For more information about FACTS , please visitwww.txstate.edu/anthropology/facts.

Job Duties

The Associate Director will manage the Willed Body Donation Program and organize/manage the Forensic Anthropology Center’s workshop, service, and outreach programs. Primary responsibilities of the Associate Director include: (1) management of the Willed Body Donation Program and FACTS workshops and outreach programs, (2) assist director in fostering relationships between FACTS , law enforcement, and the local community, (3) assist with the development and enforcement of FACTS SOPs and best practices, 4) participation in legal casework as needed; and (5) solicitation of funds that maximize use of FACTS resources associated with research specialty.

Additional Information to Applicants

Job Open Date05/22/2025

Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight)06/01/2025

Open Until FilledNo

Normal Work DaysMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Normal Work Hours Start8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End5:00PM

Posting NoticesYou will be required to electronically attach a resume, cover letter, and list of references to your application.

Legal and Required Notices

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Why work @ Texas State?

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!

• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!

• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program

• Great training and development opportunities: choose from a variety of classroom and online course offerings, learning resources, certifications, and employee educational support programs.

• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus

• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, welcoming, and growing universities in the nation.

Quick Linkhttps://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/52634

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