James Scanlan

James Scanlan serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences within the College of Arts, Sciences and Education. His academic profile centers on teaching and scholarship in anthropological disciplines, contributing to undergraduate and graduate education in social sciences.

His educational background includes:

• PhD in Anthropology from the University of Arkansas
• MA in Anthropology from the University of Arkansas

Dr. Scanlan's research and pedagogical focus lies at the intersection of cultural anthropology and behavioral studies. His expertise encompasses human societal structures, cross-cultural analysis, and behavioral patterns within diverse populations. This positions him as a key contributor to curricula examining human evolution, social organization, and cultural dynamics through empirical anthropological frameworks.