Associate Professor (Biological Anthropology)

• 26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, regardless of gender.
• 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more.
• 13 weeks long service leave after seven/ten years.
• Salary packaging options.
• 17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee.
• 25% off UWA full fee courses, discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options.
• Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.

Associate Professor (Biological Anthropology)

Job no: 520903
Work type: Full Time
Location: Crawley
Categories: Science

• Join a vibrant and highly collaborative teaching and research environment
• Full-time appointment on a tenurable basis.
• Base salary range: Level D, $173,024 - $190,355 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The School of Human Sciences is a multi-disciplinary School with expertise in Anatomy, Physiology, Human Biology, Sport Science, and Exercise Health. The School is one of the largest in the University and offers a highly populated Major in Anatomy and Human Biology, and a Minor in Biological Anthropology. Biological Anthropology encompasses evolutionary demography, genetics, and behavioural ecology of humans and non-human primates, with a focus on health, disease, and conservation.

About the opportunity

• Contribute and commit to high quality teaching and unit coordination
• Attract and recruit quality postgraduate students
• Undertake independent and collaborative research to generate research outputs of high impact

About you

• PhD in an academic field relevant to the discipline
• Demonstrated ability, relative to opportunity, to deliver high quality teaching approaches, assessments, and materials for units and courses
• A demonstrable track record, relative to opportunity, of excellence in research, as evidenced by peer-reviewed journal articles published in high quality journals
• Demonstrated ability to relate well to staff and students at all levels, and evidence of a commitment to equity and diversity principles

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Associate Professor Peter Noble at

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria .

You may submit a statement describing any personal circumstances relevant to your application. This can include academic/professional interruptions or achievements relative to opportunity.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Friday, 22 August

This position is open to international applicants.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia's top university.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.

Advertised: 21 Jul 2025 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 22 Aug 2025 W. Australia Standard Time