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Students who want to become forensic anthropologists should obtain an education in biological or physical anthropology.

Job Responsibilities Since the majority of forensic anthropologists are college or university teachers, they are usually expected to teach three to four classes per semester, representing 12 to 15 hours a week in the classroom. They will also spend 20 to 30 additional weekly hours grading, preparing lessons, and working with other college faculty members. College- and university- based forensic anthropologists also conduct research and publish the results in peer-reviewed journals. Some forensic anthropologists who work at colleges and universities can be “on call” to law enforcement at the local, state, and national levels. They need to be prepared to respond to high-profile cases 24 hours a day. Forensic anthropologists with doctoral degrees can be asked to supervise trainees and students. Those who work outside of academia can also teach part-time at local colleges and universities.

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Introduction: What Do Forensic Anthropologists Do?