From SOFA Bylaws: ARTICLE I
MEMBERS
Membership shall be open to those persons who: (a) are actively engaged in forensic anthropology casework and are employed or consulting for a medical examiner, coroner's office or related by government agency at the time of application; (b) have demonstrated their ongoing contribution to the field of forensic anthropology through case analysis, academic research and/or governmental policy making; (c) have obtained a master of arts, master of science or doctor of philosophy degree in anthropology (or related field) with a focus on physical anthropology and graduate training in forensic anthropological casework; and (d) have agreed to sign the Guidelines for Professional Conduct, as such document is updated from time to time by the Membership Committee. Qualifications for SOFA membership are: (1) Applicant must be actively engaged in forensic anthropology casework and be employed by or consulting for a Medical Examiner, Coroner’s Office or related governmental agency at the time of application. (2) Applicant must demonstrate their ongoing contribution to the field of forensic anthropology through case analysis, academic research and/or governmental policy making. (3) Applicant must have obtained a MA/MS or PhD in Anthropology (or related field) with a focus on physical anthropology and graduate training in forensic anthropological casework (Related degrees will be considered on a case by case basis). (4) Applicant must have active membership (Associate Member, Member or Fellow) in the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) Physical (5) Applicant must be sponsored by a current SOFA member. Qualified individuals can get application materials using the links below. Materials should be sent to the SOFA Secretary for review by the SOFA Membership Committee. Applicant must send a completed application, CV, signed ethics form and employment certification letter for review. Annual dues are $50. Email chelseyjuarez@mail.fresnostate.edu with any questions.
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