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Tenure-Track Jobs (Chronologically by review/deadline date)

New Mexico State University- Assistant Professor of Ancient History (Deadline August 31)

The Department of History at New Mexico State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in ancient history, beginning in August 2025. We especially welcome applications from candidates whose expertise could include the histories of ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt.

Faculty members in the Department of History at NMSU are dedicated researchers and teachers eager to work with students in introductory surveys, upper-level undergraduate courses, and graduate seminars in our MA program. Standard duties for academic-year (9-month) faculty include maintaining a strong research program; teaching three courses per semester, including at least one General Education World History I survey course per semester as well as additional undergraduate courses and graduate seminars; mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, including training graduate students and advising MA theses; and providing service to the Department, College, and University.

A PhD in History, Classics, or Classical Archaeology is required prior to appointment. ABD candidates may apply, however, the PhD must be in hand by August 2025.

Johns Hopkins University - Assistant Professor in the Art of the Ancient Americas (Deadline September 9)

The Department of the History of Art at Johns Hopkins University invites applications for the position of Austen-Stokes Assistant Professor in the Art of the Ancient Americas, to begin July 1, 2025. We welcome applications from scholars specializing in the art, architecture, and/or material culture of pre-colonial North, Central, and/or South America, including the Caribbean.

Ph.D. in the History of Art, Anthropology/Archaeology, or related fields required at time of appointment.

Applied x3

Sept 17 -- Zoom interview invites

Simon Fraser University - Assistant Professor of Field Archaeology (Deadline September 15)

The Department of Archaeology at Simon Fraser University is seeking to fill one Assistant Professor (tenure track) position in Archaeology, with a preferred start date of January 1, 2025.

We seek an expert in human-environment interactions, with a PhD in Archaeology or related areas, with a strong field-based research program in the Pacific Northwest of North America. However, PhD candidates with solid indication of imminent completion may be hired at the rank of Instructor and will be promoted to the rank of Assistant Professor upon completion of the PhD. Preference will be given to candidates with an archaeological science focus or background, or with expertise in technological approaches/applications to archaeology.

The successful candidate is expected to bring complementary expertise to the existing ones in the Department to enhance our strength in research and training in Archaeology, as well as teaching in our Cultural Resource Management Certificate. We seek an expert with demonstrated or potential capacity to attract funding, supervise and mentor graduate students, and develop new undergraduate courses. The candidate is also expected to develop and teach the local British Columbia field school in our curriculum. Our normal teaching load is 4 courses/year.

Applied X3

Oct 16 -- rejection email. 3x

University of Wyoming - Assistant Professor, Anthropology (Deadline September 15)

The Department of Anthropology at the University of Wyoming invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in August 2025. We seek a scholar specializing in the archaeology of the Great Plains, Rocky Mountains, and/or Great Basin with a demonstrated record of theoretically informed, problem-oriented, and hypothesis-driven research. The successful candidate will be capable of mentoring graduate and undergraduate student research. They will also show evidence of teaching effectiveness and grantsmanship, a record of publication, and a field or lab-based research program that could incorporate student participation. Expected teaching includes courses in regional archaeology, an archaeological field school, as well as introductory and upper division courses in the areas of the candidate’s research expertise.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Doctorate degree in Anthropology related field by date of appointment. Specialization in the archaeology of the Great Plains, Rocky Mountains, and/or Great Basin. Demonstrated record of theoretically informed, problem-oriented, and hypothesis-driven research. Demonstrated record of grantsmanship. Demonstrated record of publication. A field- and/or lab-based research program that could incorporate student participation.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  Ability to collaborate with Indigenous communities and various public entities. Ability to work across disciplinary boundaries with geologists, botanists, ecologists, and/or climate scientists. Professional experience in Cultural Resource Management (CRM). Evidence of teaching effectiveness. Ability to teach courses in regional archaeology. Ability to teach archaeological field school. Ability to mentor undergraduate and graduate students in archaeology.

Applied X 3

Sept 18 -- Email to schedule Zoom interview and letters requested from references X 2

Sept 19 -- Email to schedule Zoom interview and letters requested from references X 2

-Anyone hear anything? If all went as scheduled, they finished Zoom interviews in early October.

Nov 3 - I have not heard anything since the Zoom interview.

Nov 6 - Nothing here either since Zoom interview in early October.

Dec 21 - Heard from a few people that this search concluded and an offer was made.

California Polytechnic State University - Assistant Professor, Applied Anthropology with a specialization in California Archaeology (Deadline September 27)

SOCIAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT - The Social Sciences Department in the College of Liberal Arts at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California, is seeking applications for a full-time, academic-year, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Anthropology to begin September 11, 2025. The area of specialization is archaeology with a regional focus on California.

The ideal candidate will have a combination of university-level teaching experience, and an established record of research that has potential for future development and growth. We are seeking applicants with an earned doctorate in anthropology or archaeology at the time of appointment, with demonstrable qualifications in California hunter-gatherer archaeology including the applied dimensions of Cultural Resources Management (CRM) with working knowledge of GIS, GPS, and/or LiDAR, as well as quantitative methods. Ability to develop new curriculum incorporating technology or other applied specializations (e.g., bioarcheology, ecofact analysis, historical archaeology, historical ecology) will be a plus as well as plans to navigate the evolving political milieu of Indigenous archaeology in California.

Primary teaching duties include a general education world prehistory course as well as upper and lower division courses in archaeological method and theory, and cultural resources management (CRM). The successful candidate will be expected to have the background to provide traditional experiential learning opportunities in field and laboratory methods, while simultaneously working to transform the current curriculum to incorporate geo-technologies that are increasingly relied upon in contemporary CRM. The successful candidate should have solid experience in and knowledge of CRM, and should be able to teach the existing introductory class and develop advanced offerings.

Oct 10 - Zoom interviews scheduled

De Anza College - Instructor, Anthropology (Deadline September 30)

Under the direction of the Dean of Social Sciences and Humanities Division, the instructor will teach Anthropology courses to a diverse student population at a college committed to student equity.  The instructor will be expected to teach a wide spectrum of topics in the discipline in which they have direct experience as well as the four broad subfields in the discipline.  The primary responsibility of an Anthropology Instructor is to teach a variety of college-level courses in multiple fields that fulfill either general education requirements, or an Associate of Arts degree in Anthropology. The instructor will be responsible for leading and providing community-based activities, internship, service learning and/or other student opportunities in field research.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff. 2. Master's degree in anthropology or archaeology OR Bachelor's in either anthropology or archaeology AND Master's in sociology, biological sciences, forensic sciences, genetics or paleontology OR the equivalent.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Specialization in the form of academic preparation and/or professional experience in one or more of the following: 1. Archaeology and/or Applied Anthropology. 2. Experience, knowledge, ability and enthusiasm to teach a broad repertoire of lower division transfer courses in multiple fields of anthropology, including Intro to Physical Anthropology, Cultural Anthropology, and Physical Anthropology Lab. 3. Experience leading, advising, mentoring and providing community-based activities, internship, service learning and/or other student opportunities in field research. 4. Successful experience teaching students of ethnically and culturally diverse backgrounds at a community college. 5. Experience teaching anthropology courses online and deploying other emergent pedagogical modalities and tools. 6. Ability to use various teaching methods that a) engage students in their own learning, including outcomes that motivate students to develop higher-order thinking skills, and b) ensure consistent and appropriate monitoring of student progress. 7. Initiative and ability to develop courses, degrees and certificate programs. 8. Commitment to the mission of the community college and its philosophy of education. 9. Demonstrated enthusiasm and interest in working cooperatively with colleagues in multiple departments and in serving on college committees in a shared governance organization.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full-time, Tenure-track, 10-months per year

Applied x3

Rejection x2 (10/29)

Brown University- Assistant Professor of Archaeology of the Greek World (Deadline October 1)

Brown University’s Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology and the Ancient World and the Department of Classics invite applications for an Assistant Professor of Archaeology of the Ancient Greek World.

Preference will be given to candidates whose primary focus is the archaeology of Classical Greece, but candidates will also be considered with expertise in Iron Age, Archaic, Hellenistic, Late Antique, or Byzantine Greek archaeology. The capacity to teach in both the Archaeology of the Ancient World and Classics programs is a requisite of this position, as is an active program in field, laboratory, or museum research in the broader Greek world. We seek exceptional junior scholars who augment or complement the present strengths and diversity of our community at Brown University, and who enhance our commitment to inclusive education and research.  Qualified applicants will hold a Ph.D. by the time of their appointment (July 1, 2025).

Applications are welcome from candidates who have demonstrated a capacity for innovative research and cross-disciplinary thinking in the archaeology of the ancient Greek World. Candidates must have an outstanding record of scholarly achievement, as well as a proven record of publication and service commensurate with their career stage. Excellence in, and commitment to, undergraduate and graduate teaching are essential. We particularly value active involvement and leading roles in ongoing fieldwork projects.

All candidates should submit a letter of application, a statement (150-300 words) of their experience and/or ideas for prioritizing diversity and inclusion in their teaching and research, and a curriculum vitae by October 1, 2024.  Applicants should provide the names of three referees with up-to-date contact information (including email); referees will be contacted directly by the Search Committee. The Search Committee may also contact candidates to request additional materials, such as course descriptions or writing samples. Applications received by October 1, 2024 will receive full consideration, but the search will remain open until the position is closed or filled.

For further information contact Professor Andrew Scherer, chair of the search committee and director of Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology and the Ancient World.                                 

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse - Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Archaeology (Deadline October 7) CAMPUS VISITS

The Department of Archaeology and Anthropology at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UWL) invites applications for a tenure-track position in Midwestern/North American archaeology at the level of Assistant Professor to begin in August 2025. We seek candidates excited to join a collegial department of teacher-scholars dedicated to undergraduate education.

We seek a broadly-trained archaeologist who is dedicated to teaching excellence, active field-based research, and ongoing campus and community service. We are especially interested in candidates who are committed to a four-field approach to enhance the quality of undergraduate education for all our students. We encourage applicants whose experience, research, and teaching examine anthropology from diverse, nuanced perspectives. The successful candidate will present evidence for the ability to engage students in high impact experiences, including lab-based courses, archaeological fieldwork, and undergraduate research, which is highly valued by the department and university.

The standard teaching load at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse for tenure-track faculty is 4/4 (3 preps) per semester, with a reduced 3/3 load and limited service expectations in the first year. One quarter of this load may include coordinating all internships within the department and supervising Open Lab weekly.

The application must include: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcript (proof of degree completion), and the names and contact details of three professional references. The cover letter should address the candidate’s teaching philosophy and evidence of effective teaching and outline research agendas as well as their experience and interests with the potential to involve students.

Preliminary interviews will be conducted via Zoom and campus interviews will be extended to candidates by late October or early November. Any questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. David Anderson, Search Committee Chair at danderson4@uwlax.edu.

*In the application portal, they are asking for more documents:

1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. Teaching Philosophy
4. Statement of Research Interests

Applied x3

Oct 18 - Email to schedule Zoom interview

Oct 30 - Email to schedule campus interview

Texas A&M University- Assistant Professor of Classics (Classical Archaeology) (Deadline October 7)

The Department of Global Languages and Cultures, in the College of Arts & Sciences at Texas A&M University, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Classics, with a 9 (September to May) month appointment beginning in the Fall semester of 2025.

Applicants should present evidence of a research profile commensurate with the expectations of an R1 institution, and perform service at the departmental, College and/or University levels. In particular, applicants’ research should extend to one or more of the following areas: Classical Archaeology/Anthropology, Philosophy, and Greek and/or Roman History. A background in the civilizations of the ancient Near East (especially Mesopotamia and/or Egypt) would be welcome, but is not expected.  The successful candidate will be expected to teach two (2) courses per semester, with teaching reduction in first year of the appointment. Applicants must have demonstrated the ability to teach both Greek and Latin at all undergraduate levels (beginning, intermediate, and advanced) as well as general courses in classical civilization and specialized courses in the area of research expertise, including courses cross-listed with Anthropology/Archaeology, Philosophy, or History.

The Department of Global Languages and Cultures houses degrees/programs in modern languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish) and Classics, in addition to the interdisciplinary programs in Africana Studies, Jewish Studies, and Religious Studies, and the graduate (M.A. and Ph.D.) program in Hispanic Studies. The Department is part of the College of Arts & Sciences, which houses 18 departments and encompasses more than 130 areas of study. Information about the Department is available at https://artsci.tamu.edu/global-lang-cultures/index.html; information about the College, including the Departments of Anthropology, Philosophy, and History is available at https://artsci.tamu.edu/index.html.

Applicants must have Ph.D. in Classics or related field.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three confidential (3) letters of recommendation, a personal statement to include teaching, research and service philosophy and a sample of unpublished work in progress (ca. 25 pages) to apply.interfolio.com/151003.  Applications must be submitted through Interfolio by Monday, October 7, 2024. Interviews (via ZOOM) of selected candidates are expected to begin on November 18.  For questions, please contact Ede Hilton-Lowe, ede@tamu.edu.

-Applied x 1

College of Wooster - Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Bioarchaeologist (Deadline November 1)

The Program in Archaeology and the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at The College of Wooster invite applications for a tenure-track assistant professor of Archaeology and Anthropology for the 2025-2026 academic year, pending final administrative approval. We are seeking a broadly trained anthropological bioarchaeologist whose teaching and research might contribute to cross-Disciplinary areas such as Medical Anthropology, Forensics, and/or Cultural Resource Management.

The candidate must be able to teach Introduction to Archaeology, Biological Anthropology, Archaeological Methods and Theory, and specialized courses in their area. We welcome applicants whose expertise will deepen our curricular commitments to decolonial theories and methods, such as Black feminist theory, Queer theory, and/or Indigenous ontologies in hopes that our department can foster meaningful community engagement. Geographical and topical areas of expertise outside of Latin America are open. Interdisciplinary program contributions beyond Archaeology and Anthropology might include Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies, Global Queer Studies, Museum Studies, Middle Eastern and North African Studies, East Asian Studies, Africana Studies. A successful candidate will also advise students in junior and senior theses. A Ph.D. in anthropology is required, and teaching experience is desirable.

11/14: Virtual interview request x1

Cornell University - Assistant or Associate Professor in the archaeology of liberation (Deadline October 15) CAMPUS INTERVIEWS

The Cornell University Department of Anthropology invites applications for an assistant or associate professor in the archaeology of liberation, with all its promises, possibilities, and complexities. We seek an archaeologist whose practice includes collaborative approaches that contribute to public and descendant community engagement with the past and our collective imagination of a just future. Research interests might include, but are not limited to, archaeologies of exploitation and resistance; forced migration; enslavement and emancipation; the materiality of coloniality and anti-colonial movements; heritage and its contestations; Indigenous survivance and resurgence; archaeological landscapes of violence, racialization, and refusal; and reparative engagements with material collections. Geographical area and technical specializations are open. The Cornell Institute of Archaeology and Material Studies (CIAMS), a supporting unit for this search, is eager to welcome to campus candidates who contribute to public engagement in the practice of archaeological research.

This search is being undertaken under the auspices of Cornell’s Critical Inquiry into Values, Imagination, and Culture (CIVIC) initiative, the Provost’s Taskforce for Radical Collaboration in the Arts and Humanities.  CIVIC’s “Humanities and Public Life” focus emphasizes humanistic approaches to the critical questions of democracy, representation, expression, individuality, difference, citizenship, and inequality (information can be found at: https://provost.cornell.edu/academic-initiatives/radical-collaboration/civic/).

- Looks like a rerun of their 2022-2023 search (?) They are asking for the same things, so probably yes. It would be interesting to know if their previous search failed, or if the candidate found another job... or toxic job environment, who knows.

-In the previous search, they offered it to one person who got another offer from a different university and picked the other one, and then they offered it to someone who was up for tenure at their own university and that person declined and stayed where they were and got tenure.

-Applied x 4

- [10/27] anyone hear anything?

-Nothing here

-(11/5) request for more materials and letters of rec x 6

- (11/20) I wonder if every applicant was asked for those additional materials, since it seems like everyone on this forum was.

12/8 - anything?

- nope (12/12) x3

(12/17) Does anyone know if this search still happening? Just curious because other positions with review dates after this one have already been scheduling campus visits. (12/18) No idea, but I was wondering if this just means the candidates who advanced aren't on this wiki...which can happen! Did the other folks who were asked for extra materials feel like they were a really good fit for this specific job? Curious because I did... (12/18) previous poster, true it could be that none advanced, but I did feel like I was a really good fit, so was optimistic that maybe a next round would happen. If we don't hear anything by Friday I'm assuming movement won't happen until late Jan. (12/18) A colleague who also applied that didn't get a request for additional materials received a rejection email; in this email it stated the search committee consisted of 6 people. So I suspect that alone is slowing things down. Plus, since this was a failed search in a prior year, I have to assume they are making decisions very carefully so as not to lose the line. I also recall that their search for a Curator last year was similarly slow. (12/18) Thanks to whoever just shared this info--it's a relief to know that at least some rejection emails have gone out, and as you say, a careful search makes sense after it failing before.

12/21 Received a campus interview invitation this morning based on the committee's review of the additional materials.

1/6 [not the person who received a campus interview invitation] email rejection received x2

• email said "We moved forward with those candidates whose work mostly closely matches the Archaeology of Liberation theme, are at the appropriate assistant/ associate level, and whose records and future plans generated the most excitement among the search committee members" (emphasis added). Does that mean they only considered people already in a TT role? If so, I wish they had put it as a requirement in the job description.
• Did anyone else not receive anything? No invitation but no rejection?
• 01/08 nothing yet. since november...

01/22 anyone known when are the campus interviews happening?

University of Tennessee at Knoxville - Assistant Professor - Southeastern US Indigenous Archaeology (Review begins October 15) OFFER MADE AND ACCEPTED

The Anthropology Department at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is seeking a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track (TT) faculty position at the Assistant Professor level commencing 08/01/2025.  The Department seeks a candidate with expertise in anthropological archaeology with a research focus in southeastern US Indigenous archaeology who can bring new research and instructional breadth to the Department and build upon our interdisciplinary strengths. The Knoxville campus of the University of Tennessee is seeking candidates who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the University.

The successful candidate will be expected to establish and maintain a strong program of research and publication in southeastern Indigenous archaeology, and to develop a robust, externally funded research portfolio that advances the candidate’s research as well as the mission of the Department of Anthropology. Applications are welcome from scholars with diverse theoretical foci and a wide range of research topics, but we seek an archaeologist whose work will reinforce the relevance of the past in envisioning and shaping emerging futures in the Southeast through collaborative engagement with descendant communities.   Methodological foci may include humanistic or archaeometric analyses of material culture/materiality and should complement the existing strengths of the Department. Critical to this position is the development of active field projects that provide opportunities for student participation and training.

The successful candidate will also provide support for the teaching mission of the Department by enthusiastically teaching (typically 2 courses per semester) established undergraduate and graduate courses in the Department and creating new courses in areas related to their expertise. The candidate should be able to teach our undergraduate Introduction to Archaeology course as well as an upper-level/graduate course in Southeastern Archaeology. Further, this candidate will take an active role in bringing creativity to curriculum development, particularly the new Archaeology Concentration, which emphasizes experiential learning in laboratory and field school settings.  The candidate will also engage with the developing program in Native American and Indigenous Studies in the College of Arts & Sciences.

**This position was pushed through the AAA's Association for Queer Anthropology listserv today (10/7) a week before the deadline. Sort of an interesting move - I'm wondering if they're low on applications and/or looking to diversify the list?

Applied X 5

Oct 28 - Email to arrange on-campus interview

--Wow, so they skipped over Zoom interviews?

--Sorry, edited the wrong section! on-campus interview edit was for Texas A&M job

11/6--Anyone hear anything about this one?

12/8-- what they said^

12/12--email to schedule Zoom interview in early January.

1/22-- Campus interview invitation

3/7 -- offer made and accepted!

Texas A&M University - Tenure Track Assistant Professor, Zooarchaeology (Deadline October 18) OFFER MADE AND ACCEPTED

The Department of Anthropology in the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas A&M University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in archaeology. This is a full-time, 9-month appointment beginning August 1, 2025. We seek a scholar with an active research program in zooarchaeology focusing on ancient hunter-gatherer societies. The successful candidate will conduct research in zooarchaeology, mentor PhD and undergraduate students, teach a 2-2 course load including undergraduate and graduate courses in zooarchaeology and anthropology, manage the department’s extensive zooarchaeological collection, and participate in service at the department, college, and university levels. Qualifications Required qualifications: Candidates should possess a PhD in Anthropology or an appropriate, related discipline. Candidates should also have demonstrated experience in zooarchaeological analysis at the doctoral or post-doctoral level, a focus on ancient hunter-gatherer societies, and the ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in zooarchaeology and anthropology. Preferred qualifications: An active field/lab-based research program; peer-reviewed research publications; success in obtaining competitive grants for research; a geographic and/or temporal focus that complements or extends that of current faculty in the department; and, prior teaching experience.

Applied x3

Oct 28 - Email to arrange on-campus interview x2

Dec 10 - offer made and accepted

Reed College - Tenure-Track Position in Sociocultural Anthropology (Deadline October 18) ZOOM INTERVIEWS

REED COLLEGE Department of Anthropology invites applications for a tenure-track position in sociocultural anthropology to commence August 2025. The appointment will likely be made at the rank of Assistant Professor, but more senior applicants are also encouraged to apply.  We seek a teacher-scholar with research and teaching specialization in the Indigenous Americas. The position is attached to an endowed chair, the Ruth C. Greenberg Chair of American Indian Studies, which will be awarded in the event of tenure. We welcome a colleague whose research combines situated ethnographic and historical investigation and experience in relevant field language(s) with a macroscopic scale of inquiry. Theoretical expertise should include both contemporary approaches and broader historical contexts of the discipline and of Western social thought. Topical specialization open but we especially welcome applications from candidates whose research addresses some subset of the following: archaeology, gender and sexuality, linguistic anthropology, politics of indigeneity, settler colonialism, kinship and relatedness, history and/of anthropology, material culture, museum anthropology, or legal anthropology. Ongoing collaborations with contemporary Indigenous communities expected. Ph.D or ABD required.

- Despite the name of the position in the search, the actual ad description seems to be open to archaeologists who are also engaged in ethnography or community-oriented work. Maybe this can be removed if I am misinterpreting it.

-Applied x 3

- Syllabi requested (10/18)

- syllabi requested here too (10/19). Was yours requested via an email from interfolio? Wondering if it’s automatic

-yes, and they also requested letters from the three references.

- Zoom interview invite (11/19)

University of California, Berkeley- Assistant or Associate Professor of Roman Archaeology (Due October 21)

The Department of Ancient Greek and Roman Studies (formerly Classics) at the University of California, Berkeley seeks to appoint an Assistant Professor (tenure track) or Associate Professor (tenured) in Roman Studies.

The Department seeks a scholar with a specialization in either Latin Literature or Roman Art/Archaeology whose expertise complements the range of subjects and approaches covered by current faculty. For more faculty information go to: https://dagrs.berkeley.edu/people/faculty.

Duties will include developing and teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, supervising and mentoring graduate degree candidates, contributing as a dissertation committee member or as dissertation advisor, and participating in the administrative activities and intellectual life of the Department and the University. The Department has a strong undergraduate and graduate program and offers many opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration with faculty in the department and beyond. For more information about the Department, go to: https://dagrs.berkeley.edu.

We encourage applications from candidates who will contribute to the diversity of our community and of higher education. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values of our Department and we believe that our excellence can only be fully realized by faculty, students, and staff who share our commitment to these values. Support for candidates on writing effective statements that demonstrate this commitment can be found at: https://ofew.berkeley.edu/recruitment/contributions-deib/support-faculty-candidates.

The Department is committed to addressing the family needs of faculty, including dual career couples and single parents. We are also interested in candidates who have had non-traditional career paths or who have taken time off for family reasons, or who have achieved excellence in careers outside academia.

For information about potential relocation to Berkeley, or career needs of accompanying partners and spouses, please visit: http://ofew.berkeley.edu/new-faculty.

-Applied x 1

Millsaps College - Assistant Professor of Anthropological Archaeology (Review begins October 25) OFFER MADE

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Millsaps College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in anthropological archaeology beginning on 1 August 2025. We are seeking a Maya archaeologist with active field research. Topical area of expertise is open, but we are particularly interested in applicants with four-field training in anthropology, a desire to include undergraduate students in research, and an ability to teach a variety of courses.

Millsaps has an ongoing archaeology research program at the Kaxil Kiuic Biocultural Reserve in the heart of the Yucatán peninsula, Mexico. Our facilities include an off-the-grid Research and Learning Center at Kiuic as well as a laboratory and research facility in the nearby Maya town of Oxkutzcab. We are looking for a Mayanist who will integrate their research activities with Millsaps’ archaeology program at Kaxil Kiuic.

The teaching load is three courses per semester. The successful candidate will be expected to teach Archaeology of Ancient Civilizations, Introduction to Anthropology, courses in the core curriculum, and courses in the candidate’s area of expertise.

Sept 20 - likely an internal hire situation as this posting copies the VAP search they did last year.

-- Was that VAP search successful? Currently only TT faculty listed on their website.

---according to the gossip, it was successful and they had someone new on the website at one point.

--- the person is not on the page for archaeology but is on the department's Archaeology and Sociology page, so it looks like it's just that the website wasn't fully updated. So yes, this does appear to be a situation where there is an inside candidate.

---Received a follow-up email with request for interview (and rec letters) on 11/4, interviews scheduled for between Nov 8th - 15th x3

Anyone successfully schedule their zoom interview? I've emailed them back twice and gotten no response. (11/8) -- No answer here either.

They got back to me and interview was scheduled and completed. <- same, interview rescheduled for week of 11/18

12/10: rejection email (didn't move to campus interview stage)

12/10: emailed to schedule a campus visit

-Applied x 4

2/24/25 - rejection email, they made an offer to another candidate

University of Denver - Assistant Professor of Archaeology (Deadline October 25) OFFER MADE AND ACCEPTED

The Department of Anthropology invites applications for an assistant professor tenure-track position with an anticipated starting date of September 2025. We seek a candidate with specialization in North American Archaeology or Latin American Archaeology whose work addresses one or both of the following departmental priorities: (1) Archaeology: digital/emergent practices, and non-invasive archaeological methods. For example: lidar, drone-based data collection, integration with GIS, bridging heritage management and technology with descendant communities. (2) Heritage studies: Traditional ecological knowledge, folklore, oral history, digital archives/mapping, migration and mobility, critical heritage studies, natural resource use, or the application of heritage-based technologies or frameworks to archaeological practice.

The successful candidate will be encouraged to integrate the extant archaeological collections housed in the University of Denver Museum of Anthropology (DUMA) into their teaching and/or research. To do so, they may need to collaborate with faculty and staff outside the department for shared university resources (e.g., material analysis laboratories, GIS).

The successful candidate will teach five courses per year over three quarters (fall, winter, spring). The ideal candidate, in addition to courses in anthropology and their regional area of specialization, should be able to offer courses that are accessible and appealing to undergraduate students who represent a broad range of majors. They will also teach courses that provide methodological, analytical, and/or theoretical training for students in the MA program. Some upper-divisional courses will be open to a mix of advanced undergraduate and entry-level MA students. Interest in and the ability to teach community engaged and/or service learning courses would be welcomed. Candidates may also be asked to establish and teach an archaeological or applied field school.

Applied x11

11/04 - Request for Zoom interview x4

11/21 - Rejection email x4 <--- sorry to hear this! would you mind sharing if you were asked to do an initial Zoom interview?

-- I received one of these rejections and did not make it to the Zoom interviews.

11/22 - Invitation for on-campus interview x2

-- has anyone heard anything, have offers gone out?

02/14 Rejection email, stating that they have decided to pursue with other candidates for the position (I did not reach the campus interview)

02/13 - Offer made and accepted

University of Arkansas - Assistant Professor of Archaeology, North America (Deadline October 27) CAMPUS VISITS

The Department of Anthropology in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Archaeology, North America to start in August 2025. This is a standard nine-month faculty appointment. This is one of two archaeology positions currently being advertised in the department; applicants wishing to be considered for both must submit materials for each position separately.

We seek candidates with an active research program positioned at the forefront of archaeological research in North America. The ideal candidate will complement and/or expand upon existing program strengths, but specific methodological and temporal areas of specialization are open. We are particularly interested in candidates whose work addresses current issues in public, applied, and/or community-engaged archaeology as well as in the academy. The successful candidate will also be able to provide undergraduate and graduate training in these areas. Candidates should also demonstrate through teaching, mentorship, research, and service a commitment to establishing scholarly excellence for all.

For additional inquiries, please contact the search committee chair, Carla Klehm, at cklehm@uark.edu.

Applicants must submit

• a brief cover letter addressing the applicant’s fit to the position criteria

• a curriculum vitae

• a research statement (1-2 pages) outlining main research questions, approaches, and future research plans

• a teaching statement (1-2 pages) outlining the applicant’s teaching experience and future curricular offerings

• a list of three professional references (name, title, email address, and phone number) willing to provide letters of recommendation if requested during the application process.

Applied x8

11/9 - Emails requesting letters from references x2

11/25 - request for Zoom interview x2

-- Any updates on this one? Were zoom interviews completed?

12/18 - Zoom interviews likely wrapped up 12/6. I haven't heard anything since then.

1/22 - campus interview invitation x2?

3/05 - any news? Was an offer made?

University of Arkansas - Assistant Professor of Anthropological Archaeology (Deadline October 27) CAMPUS VISITS

The Department of Anthropology in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Anthropological Archaeology to start in August 2025. This is a standard nine-month faculty appointment. This is one of two archaeology positions currently being advertised in the department; applicants wishing to be considered for both must submit materials for each position separately.

The geographic and temporal areas of specialization are open. We seek candidates who will complement and/or expand upon existing program strengths. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an active field and/or laboratory research program, which is supported by extramural funding, leads to peer-reviewed publications, and provides impactful undergraduate and graduate educational experiences. Candidates should also demonstrate their commitment to a scholarly environment for all through teaching, mentorship, research, and service.

For additional inquiries, please contact the search committee chair, Ben Vining, at vining@uark.edu.

Applicants must submit

• a curriculum vitae,

• a cover letter/letter of application,

• a research statement (1-2 pages) outlining main research questions, approaches, and future research plans

• a teaching statement (1-2 pages) outlining the applicant’s teaching experience and future curricular offerings

• a list of three professional references (name, title, email address, and phone number) willing to provide letters of recommendation if requested during the application process.

Applied X 12

11/9 - Emails requesting letters from references x3

11/26 - Request for Zoom interview x3

Asked for LOR, neigher rejection email nor the interview request received so far. Is it postponed? ---> 12/11 I recently had the Zoom interview with them, so not postponed

01/07 - still nothing

--same here, nothing since zoom interview in December x3

1/17 Rejection email

1/19 Did anyone who Zoomed receive a rejection email? I haven’t heard from them since then. -----> 1/20 nothing here either since my Zoom interview x3

1/24 - Invitation for campus interview

--any news? Are interviews completed? --->on campus interviews were scheduled through the end of February, so it will probably be a while

3/16- any news?

4/18 - No News

5/02 - Heard offers were made for both positions

5/07 - Do you know if the offer was accepted? Or was it just made recently?

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill - Assistant or Associate Professor, Bioarchaeology (Deadline October 30) CAMPUS INTERVIEWS

The Anthropology Department seeks a Bioarchaeologist at the Assistant/Associate Professor level with expertise in human biology and health and with a research program that emphasizes collaborative and engaged research. We seek a scholar whose research agenda centers ethical and restorative approaches to human remains and human biological data, is defined by collaboration with local and/or indigenous communities, and deploys innovative techniques and approaches. The candidate is expected to establish and run a productive lab, supervise advanced undergraduate and graduate students, and develop collaborations with descendant communities (or the appropriate equivalent) as well as natural and social science research groups on campus. While geographic area of interest is open, we seek a candidate with expertise in technical and/or topical areas such as human osteology, disease, inequality, colonialism, diaspora studies, migration, ancient DNA, epigenetics, microbiome, stable isotopes, or data science. This position represents a critical bridge within Anthropology, serving growing needs in undergraduate and graduate programs in Archaeology, Human Biology, Medical Anthropology, and Sociocultural Anthropology (including our robust concentration in Race, Difference and Power). The successful candidate is expected to bring a set of technical skills and a positive high profile research agenda.

Applied- x4

11/25/2024 - still no news for everyone?

^^^ no news (x1)

12/2 - Additional materials requested x2

12/30 - request for Zoom interview

1/22 - campus interview invitation

Michigan State University - Assistant/Associate Professor (Review begins November 1) OFFER MADE AND ACCEPTED

Michigan State University Department of Anthropology in the College of Social Science invites applications for a tenure-system position in archaeology at the assistant or associate professor level. The appointment will begin August 16, 2025. We seek an anthropological archaeologist specializing in Cultural Resource Management (CRM) and Heritage Management. While the geographic area of specialization is open, priority will be given to those candidates whose work is in the Midwest or Great Lakes region. Applicant’s research should enhance or compliment the archaeological program’s primary research theme: Heritage, Preservation, and Community Engagement. Applicants should have an active field-based, lab-based, and/or collections-based program, the ability to organize and lead an archaeological field school focused on Cultural Resource and Heritage Management, the demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in professionally oriented Cultural Resource and Heritage Management, and train undergraduates and graduate students in collections analysis, or lab-based methods, or field-based methods.

Applied: x4

Any updates on this one?

No updates here! 11/20/24

Invitation for Zoom interview 11/20/24

Invitation for campus interview 12/16/24

Offer made and accepted

Texas State University - Assistant Professor in Historical Archaeology (Deadline November 1) CAMPUS VISITS

The Department of Anthropology at Texas State University invites applications for a new tenure-track appointment at the assistant professor level in historical archaeology with an emphasis in the archaeology of Spanish colonialism or the African Diaspora in the Americas or Caribbean, to begin Fall 2025. The successful candidate will contribute to the department’s baccalaureate degrees in anthropology, M.A. in anthropology, and Ph.D. in applied anthropology.

Position responsibilities: 1) Teach introductory and advanced classes in archaeology, historical archaeology and applied archaeology in all degree programs, as assigned. 2) Provide practical training for undergraduate and graduate students. 3) Maintain an externally funded, active research program that results in peer-reviewed publications. 4) Mentor undergraduate, M.A., and Ph.D. students. 5) Contribute to service activities in the department, college, and university.

Applied X 5

Any updates on this one?

No updates yet (11/11)

Request for Zoom interview (11/26)

08/01 anyone heard back from this after interview?

Invited for on-campus interviews sent out Friday (1/10)

offer made and acceted (04/2025)

University of Alabama - Assistant Professor in Southeastern Archaeology (Deadline November 1) CAMPUS VISITS

The Department of Anthropology at The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa (https://anthropology.ua.edu), invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track, Assistant Professor position in Southeastern archaeology with a preferred focus on Mississippian Archaeology to begin August 2025. Ph.D. is required at the time of appointment. We seek an anthropological archaeologist who can direct graduate-level field research, chair M.A. theses and Ph.D. dissertations, and teach graduate-level research methods as well as undergraduate courses. We are also looking for a colleague committed to collaborative, community-based participatory research in line with the department’s recent initiatives such as CONSERVE research group and its engagement with the Moundville Archaeological Park and the Museum Studies Program. The successful applicant will demonstrate a strong potential for external funding. The position is expected to complement the program’s existing strengths in the archaeological sciences and environmental archaeology by adding a new methodological angle such as archaeological chemistry, zooarchaeology, or ceramic analysis.

To apply, complete the online application and upload (1) an application letter including a discussion of professional goals, research interests, teaching philosophy, and the names of three references with contact information; and (2) a CV. Additional materials, including transcripts, letters of recommendation, and research and teaching philosophy statements, will be required of short-listed candidates. A Ph.D. is required by the start of the appointment. We will continue to review applications until the position is filled. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.

Applied X 5

Zoom interview scheduled for week of 1/20 x 3

On-campus scheduled x 2

This position has been filled (5/2/2025)

University of Arizona - Assistant Professor (Deadline November 1) OFFER MADE AND ACCEPTED

The School of Anthropology at the University of Arizona invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in Archaeology to start in August 2025. We seek an anthropological archaeologist focusing on environmental research with an active field program, expertise in laboratory-based analyses that can provide hands-on training opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students, and the potential to offer a field school. We have a strong preference for scholars who are committed to working with Indigenous or marginalized communities in the continental US, Canada, or northern Mexico. Ideal candidates will also have strong commitments to interdisciplinary engagement and complement the School’s existing intellectual strengths and pursuits.

Applied x 10

Request for Zoom interview 11/23 x2

12/20 Heard through the grapevine that campus interviews have been scheduled

^confirmed - 12/20 campus visit invitation

-- interesting...zoom interviews only finished yesterday.

University of California, Berkeley - Assistant Professor - Critical Heritage Studies Archaeology (Deadline November 1)

The Department of Anthropology at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position, in the area of Critical Heritage Studies in Archaeology, with an expected start date of July 1, 2025

The ideal candidate would address the emerging field of critical heritage studies. Scholarship in critical heritage studies addresses topics stemming from the definition of heritage concepts by international bodies like the United Nations, national governments, and global nongovernmental agencies, and engages with past work on tourism and development that potentially commodifies aspects of culture, particularly of traditional, tribal, or indigenous peoples. Rooted firmly in anthropological archaeology, critical heritage studies ask how power is present in the definition of legitimate participants in the identification, curation, management and dissemination of aspects of cultural practices (intangible heritage), objects subject to international trafficking, and sites or places identified as of historical significant through local, national, and international processes. Both archaeological and ethnographic scholarship can be part of the research program. Successful candidates for our faculty positions will demonstrate evidence of a commitment to advancing equity and inclusion. Successful applicants will have evidence of an ongoing research program (active research in museums, archives, or field sites). Successful applicants will have evidence of teaching effectiveness, and demonstrate evidence of excellence in mentoring and teaching in a diverse university setting. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at UC Berkeley and the Department of Anthropology. Our excellence can only be fully realized by faculty, students, and staff who share our commitment to these values.

Applied x5

According to their application site, deadline is now Nov. 30.

--Any news on this one?

--12/15 No news.

--01/08 No News

--01/23 Request for additional materials

-- any updates? Interviews?

—request for on campus interview

-offer made

University of Texas at Arlington - Environment and Climate Change - Assistant Professor (Review begins November 1) CAMPUS VISITS

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology in the College of Liberal Arts, at the University of Texas at Arlington, invites applications for an Assistant Professor, Tenure-track position.

We are seeking an Anthropologist - broadly defined - specializing in the environment and climate change, with a preferred focus on human adaptation, sustainability, and societal change. The successful candidate’s areas of research expertise may include, but are not limited to human impacts on environments, human adaptation to environmental change, human ecology, paleoenvironment, and environmental justice. We are especially interested in candidates who bring an interdisciplinary lens as well as expertise in analytical tools such as GIS or ABM to the study of topics such as climate change impacts, risks and resilience in the past and/or contemporary times, and mitigation and adaptive responses to climate-related impacts such as sea level change, collapse of coastal resources, water scarcity, and intensification of extreme weather events. The new hire will be able to demonstrate how their work broadens the scope and bridges the scholarship of current faculty of the UTA Anthropology Program, helps develop research opportunities for students, and contributes to the research-intensive priorities of the university. We expect candidates to seek external funding to pursue a research agenda built around these loci as well as to provide research and training opportunities to our students (including first-generation college students with various cultural backgrounds). We also welcome candidates who can help prepare our students for positions in the Cultural Resource Management (CRM) industry, particularly through instruction in GIS.

Required qualifications: Applicants must have a PhD completed by time of appointment (September 1, 2025).

Preferred qualifications: A good record of peer-review publication, evidence of leadership in research, and experience teaching undergraduate courses that complement the curriculum offered by the Anthropology Program at UTA. Experience with and ability to provide instruction in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are desired. A PhD in hand by spring 2024 is preferred.

To apply applicants should go to https://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/29573 and submit the following materials: CV, cover letter, contact information for 3 references, (and unofficial transcripts if degree is in a discipline other than the one in which they will teach).

Applied x5

Request for Zoom interview (11/25) x2

Invitation for on-campus interview (12/16) x1

University of Texas at Austin - Texas/Southwest Archaeology - Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) (Review begins November 1) OFFER MADE AND ACCEPTED

The Department of Anthropology at The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a tenure-track position in anthropological archaeology at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin Fall of academic year 2025-26. We are particularly interested in candidates specializing in precolonial North America who currently work in, or who are willing to establish a research program in Texas. We especially encourage applications from candidates with a strong record of experience in Cultural Resource Management. Technical expertise in lithic or faunal analysis is desirable; however, candidates with other methodological strengths will be considered.

Job responsibilities and expectations include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses; developing a strong research program; directing graduate research; and exhibiting a commitment to service to the department, college, and university. These duties specifically include developing courses on Texas archaeology (including a Texas field school), Cultural Resource Management, and other subjects related to the scholar’s area of expertise; building connections with the Texas Archaeological Research Laboratory (TARL) and the program in Native American and Indigenous Studies (NAIS), as appropriate based on the scholar’s work and experience; and contributing to the department’s proposed new BA/MA degree in Applied Archaeology.

Applicants must have a PhD in Anthropology or a closely related field no later than August 15, 2025, and a record of high-quality research as a professional archaeologist. Candidates must be able to present evidence of potential for teaching and research publications excellence.

Applied x 6

- Request to upload letters of recommendation (11/14) x 6

- My application has been updated to say that I need three letters of recommendation, but my application is not editable. I haven't encountered this before. Do I need to request the LOR from my personal Interfolio account? And will there be a way to add the LOR to the application?

- Same, but I didn't receive an email notification, but Interfolio says it wants letters on the site?

-Same, it has a spot for letters but no way to request them or add any. It has to be a glitch on Interfolio. Planning on emailing them Monday if it hasn't been fixed.

- I received an email from the Department Manager. When I went to Interfolio there was a "?" next to the Status which now says Incomplete. I clicked on Review, then Letters in the left-hand side, that led me to a form that allowed me to create new contacts and structure the request. It sent the request to everyone, but I had to add information. Hope that helps!

-- I also looked at the 'Letters' form/page on Interfolio, but my impression was that this is to solicit confidential letters that can be subsequently added to active applications (i.e., it wouldn't work for this one). I could be entirely wrong here though. On the other hand, the department manager emailed again to state that the letters should now be emailed directly to him.

--- That was my assumption too. One of my letter writers submitted it using my custom request in Interfolio, but I was still unable to add it to my application. I'm glad the department manager is now requesting that the LOR be sent to him directly.

- 12/18: Campus visit invitation. x2

- 03/05: Any updates?

- 04/04: offer made and accepted.

Washington College - Assistant Professor of Anthropology (Review begins November 1) SEARCH CANCELED

The Department of Anthropology & Archaeology at Washington College invites applications for a tenure-track position that focuses on archaeology and GIS at the rank of assistant professor starting in Fall 2025. The geographic area(s) of specialization within archaeology should expand our department’s existing foci beyond the east coast of North America and diversify our course offerings. Washington College has a tradition of excellent undergraduate teaching and our department seeks a colleague who teaches in creative, experiential, and interdisciplinary ways. The ideal candidate will prioritize ethics and an anticolonial approach to the discipline.

A Ph.D. in Anthropology is required and must be completed by the start of August 2025. Robust GIS experience is also required. Successful candidates will be deeply committed to undergraduate education and maintaining an active scholarly agenda. The teaching load is three courses per semester (spring and fall) and all classes are conducted in-person. Teaching responsibilities will include Introduction to Environmental Archaeology, Methods, Human Evolution, GIS-intensive courses, and a combination of courses on the candidate’s preferred topics and courses that support our department’s curricular needs. Colleagues are also expected to contribute to Washington College’s First Year Seminar (FYS) program. While not required, there are options to teach summer courses and coordinate summer experiential opportunities.

• Heads up, they have a current VAP who works with archaeology & GIS
• Wow, yeah, the description suspiciously matches his profile. I wonder if this could be something valid to ask in a job interview.

Applied x 3

11/18 Email for Zoom Interview x 3

-- Anyone heard back about this one yet?

-- Nope (12/17) x4

-- Search canceled (1/4)

University of Mississippi - Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, North American Archaeology (Deadline November 8) OFFER MADE AND ACCEPTED

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at the University of Mississippi invites applications for a tenure-track position in archaeology at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 2025. Candidates should have a Ph.D. by the time of appointment.

We are looking for a scholar specializing in North American archaeology with expertise in archaeological materials analysis and whose work complements existing department strengths. This is a 9-month, tenure-track position with responsibilities in teaching, research, and service. The teaching load is 3/2. Teaching expectations include introductory-level courses, North American archaeology courses, an archaeological methods course, and courses in the candidate’s areas of research expertise. The successful candidate will be capable of mentoring undergraduate and graduate M.A. thesis research.

The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated record of theoretically grounded, hypothesis-driven research. Research interest in human-environment relationships is desirable. They will also have a record of successful grant writing and publication, and an active field or lab-based research program that could incorporate student participation. The ability to offer an archaeological field school is preferred but not required. Collaborations with colleagues on and off campus and with community partners, especially descendant communities, are encouraged.

The successful candidate is expected to support the needs of the Department and the work of the Center for Archaeological Research. The Center and the Department curate extensive archaeological collections, mainly from the American Southeast. The Center’s newly renovated labs are equipped to support faculty and student research, especially research incorporating existing collections. Applications from candidates with demonstrated collections and NAGPRA-related experience are encouraged.

Applied X 4

Request for Zoom interview (12/6)

12/20 Invitation for campus interview

Offer made and accepted (3/18)

Central Connecticut State University - Assistant Professor of Archaeology (Deadline November 10) OFFER MADE AND ACCEPTED

Central Connecticut State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography, Anthropology, and Tourism to begin in Fall 2025. The successful candidate will have expertise in Archaeology of Indigenous North America. The candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, directing summer field schools, student advising, and directorship of an archaeology laboratory. Our department includes faculty specializing in cultural anthropology, biological anthropology, archaeology, geography, GIS, tourism, and sustainability supported by a small number of part time faculty members. Candidates are expected to be committed to teaching excellence, creative research activities, academic service, and engagement with a diverse community both within and beyond the university.

Applied x4

- Be careful with this submission system. The first application page ends with a 'Next' button. When you click this 'Next' button, it submits the application without any other further steps or review. Additionally, there are not enough spots to enter all of the requested documents. There are designated places to upload you CV, cover letter, and references. There is an additional place to upload a single other document, though the application instructions ask for two additional documents (a publication sample and evidence for teaching effectiveness). The only way I can see to do this is if you combine those last two documents into a single file. Don't be like me, who clicked 'Next' expecting to see a place to upload the next document only to be thanked for submitting my (incomplete) application.

- Thanks for the head's up!

- Any word on this one?

- Received an odd rejection email, apologizing for the long wait (less than a month?), and stating that they received over 35 applicants (which seems low, but maybe higher than their normal pool?). Then the search head bluntly said that I don't meet their qualifications, without the expected niceties or careful wording I've come to expect from academic rejection emails. The email lacked tact and was a bit rude. I'm interviewing at multiple R1s so my feelings aren't hurt but they easily could have been. I hope someone from the school reads and they do better in the future.

- Request for Zoom interview and letters from references (12/11) x3

-Having worked for this system and left, tread carefully, CT is a great place to live..but heavy teaching + service load, little research support, and constant cuts make working for this system less than ideal

1/28 - Invitation for on-campus interview

April '25 - Offer made and accepted

Indiana University - Assistant Professor of Anthropological Archaeology (Deadline November 15) OFFER MADE AND ACCEPTED

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology within the IU School of Liberal Arts at Indiana University Indianapolis (IU Indy) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Anthropological Archaeology with a specialization in North American historical and/or precontact archaeology. The position begins August 1, 2025 and applicants are expected to have a Ph.D. in Anthropology or a closely related field completed by the start date. This position is benefits-eligible with the opportunity for promotion. The successful candidate will demonstrate potential for excellence in both research and teaching. We are particularly interested in candidates who integrate the institution’s emphasis on interdisciplinary and applied research that foregrounds descendant communities. The candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in our anthropology curriculum, archaeological method and theory, cultural resource management (CRM), and courses in their geographic and analytical area(s) of expertise (e.g., paleoethnobotany, geoarchaeology, etc.). Contingent on logistics and budgeting, the candidate will also have an opportunity to offer summer or local semester-long field schools. The position carries a 2-2 teaching load contingent on research productivity. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their letter of application, teaching statement, CV, publication samples, and contact information for three references at: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com

The successful candidate will demonstrate potential for excellence in both research and teaching. We are particularly interested in candidates who integrate the institution's emphasis on interdisciplinary and applied research that foregrounds descendant communities. The candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in our anthropology curriculum, archaeological method and theory, cultural resource management (CRM), and courses in their geographic and analytical area(s) of expertise (e.g., paleoethnobotany, geoarchaeology, etc.). Contingent on logistics and budgeting, the candidate will also have an opportunity to offer summer or local semester-long field schools. The position carries a 2-2 teaching load contingent on research productivity. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Review of applications will begin November 15, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. A strong letter of application will state how the candidate's research and teaching will complement the department's strengths and curriculum.

Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to: Department chair Dr. Brian Steensland (bsteens@iu.edu) or Search committee chair Dr. Jeremy Wilson (wilsojer@iu.edu).

Applied: x8

Request for Zoom interview (12/03) x3

12/9 - Emails requesting letters from references x2

-- were emails sent to the candidates or directly to letter writers?

---mine were sent directly to my letter writers x 2

Campus interview requested 1/8

Offer made and accepted 2/24

Purdue University - Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Artificial Intelligence (Review begins November 17) CAMPUS VISITS

Principal Duties: Departments of Anthropology, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology; the School of Languages and Cultures; and the Brian Lamb School of Communication at Purdue University invite applications for multiple positions of tenure-track assistant professorship in Artificial Intelligence (AI) with an appointment in one or more of these units. A Ph.D. in one of the fields represented by the above-named units is required. The successful candidate will develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in AI and contribute to the intellectual life of their units. Depending on their background and interest, the successful candidate may be appointed in one of the above-named units or may be jointly appointed.

Qualifications: The Candidate must have a Ph.D. in one of the fields represented by the above-named units with a focus on Artificial Intelligence (including machine learning and computational data science) by the start of appointment. The Candidate must have a record of publishing high-quality peer-reviewed research. Salary will be commensurate with training and experience.

The College and University: For the fourth consecutive year, the College of Liberal Arts at Purdue University is embarking on multiple hires with a focus on AI to begin in Fall 2025. Representing a variety of disciplines in the College, this cohort of scholars will expand our capacity to explore the implications of developing AI across our academic domains and advance and contribute to research and educational initiatives surrounding AI in new and important ways. These positions will also include in-person teaching in our innovative, nationally-recognized Cornerstone Integrated Liberal Arts Program that educates students across the university.

Application Procedure: Applications must include the following items uploaded at careers.purdue.edu in this order and as one PDF document: 1) cover letter of no more than three pages including a discussion of teaching philosophy and research agenda; 2) Curriculum vitae; and 3) the names and contact information of at least three references (no letters please). The search committee may contact references to request letters at a later stage. Questions about the position should be directed to the chair of the search committee: Christopher Yeomans at cyeomans@purdue.edu.

Review of the applications will begin on November 17, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. A background check is required for employment in this position.

Applied: x2

Additional Materials Requested: 11/24/24

Campus Interview Scheduled: 12/16/24

Rejection email: 2/21/25

University of Chicago - Assistant Professor of Egyptology (November 15)

The Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures (ISAC) and the Department of Middle Eastern Studies (MES) of the University of Chicago invite applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Egyptology with an expected start date of July 1, 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. Applications are welcome from scholars with a research focus in Egyptology. We seek candidates whose research interests complement our existing strengths, and with a commitment to cross disciplinary scholarship. The successful candidate will be expected to initiate and lead innovative and independent research at the highest international level, and to sustain an outstanding, competitive and externally funded research program. Candidates must also be prepared to teach all major phases and scripts of the ancient Egyptian language, and a range of introductory and advanced courses in ancient Egyptian history and culture, as well as courses aimed at a general undergraduate audience. Candidates must also be able to supervise B.A. and M.A. theses and Ph.D. dissertations. Candidates must have completed all requirements for receipt of a Ph.D. prior to the start of the appointment. Application materials must be submitted no later than 11:59 eastern time on November 15, 2024 through the University of Chicago’s Academic Recruitment site at apply.interfolio.com/157316.

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Research Statement that describes research aims and results; where the research is collaborative and publications are co-authored, statement should explain the specific contributions of the candidate.
• Teaching Statement that includes information about teaching and mentoring activities, teaching philosophy and goals, and if possible, describes teaching and mentoring experience.
• Three (3) publications or dissertation chapters
• Three (3) confidential letters of recommendation. Applicants must request letters of recommendation through the Interfolio system and completed letters must be received by the deadline. To ensure sufficient time for recommenders to submit letters, applicants are encouraged to request letters of recommendation through the Interfolio system before submitting the complete application.

Additional materials may be solicited from shortlisted candidates. Inquiries can be directed to Annie Diamond (anniediamond@uchicago.edu), Academic Affairs Coordinator for the Department of Middle Eastern Studies, with the subject heading “Egyptology Search.” This position is contingent on final budgetary approval.

Utah State University - Assistant Professor of Anthropological Archaeology (Review begins November 18)

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Utah State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Anthropology with a research emphasis in environmental archaeology. Special consideration will be given to candidates with expertise in spatial data analysis, innovative approaches to data analytics, and/or archaeology related policy. This is an academic year, tenure-track position with a 2/2 teaching load. The successful applicant will demonstrate a willingness to collaborate with colleagues in the department to build out newly formed graduate programs, apply for external funds, publish research, and engage in teaching and service.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Anthropology or related field from a CHEA accredited institution or international equivalent
• The ability to teach GIS at the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Demonstrated ability to live and work legally in the U.S.
• The successful applicant must be able to satisfactorily complete a background check prior to employment

Preferred Qualifications:

• A record of interdisciplinary research
• The potential for receiving external grants

Applied x5

Does "Demonstrated ability to live and work legally in the U.S." mean that this school would not sponsor a Visa? (Canadian asking) -- I emailed them and they said the university typically sponsors work visa (their latest hire needed one).

-- Interesting...I emailed about this two weeks ago and never received a reply.

Request for Zoom interview (11/25) x2

did they ask for references yet? No update yet!!

Any Update? I have not received any communication since the interview in December.

OFFER MADE AND ACCEPTED (2/24)

Clemson University - Assistant Professor of Anthropology (Deadline November 20) CAMPUS VISITS

The Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Anthropology broadly trained in Archaeology beginning August 2025. Successful applicants must demonstrate an active research agenda with evidence of publications and a clear strategy for securing external grant funding. Faculty can contribute to the department’s M.S. in Social Science program and an interdisciplinary Ph.D. Policy Studies program. The teaching load for tenure-track Assistant Professors is generally two courses per semester.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a closely related field by the time of the appointment. Area of specialization is open within archaeology, but the department is particularly interested in candidates with research expertise in Southeastern archaeology, archaeometry, and bioarchaeology. Successful applicants must demonstrate an active research agenda with evidence of publications and a clear strategy for securing external grant funding.

Applied x7

Has anyone had trouble submitting this application? Interfolio keeps insisting I'm missing a required document even though I've uploaded and attached all three. Edit: I had to start a new application, but it worked the second time. Leaving this up in case anyone else runs into this issue. - 11/19/24

In response to above, no. Mine worked fine. Try using a different browser (I used edge).

11/21 - request for zoom interview next week (quick turnaround - wow!)

- Re above: How is it even possible to have reviewed applications from candidates in three different subdisciplines, agreed as a committee, and offered zoom interviews, all in less than 24 hours?

On campus interview scheduled 12/3

University of Saskatchewan - Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Community-Engaged Plains Archaeology (Deadline December 1)

The Department of Anthropology at the University of Saskatchewan invites applications for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Community-Engaged Plains Archaeology. This position is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Canada Research Chairs (CRC) are part of the national strategy to make Canada one of the world's top countries in research and development (http://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/).

The ideal candidate is an expert on the evolving cultural history of the North American Plains region, as well as in Indigenous archaeology and community-based or community-engaged research. Expertise in precontact and/or post-contact archaeological and cultural contexts is welcome. Ideally, this researcher would bring a mix of professional and academic experience to the post. Topically and methodologically, the incumbent will have expertise in one or more areas of archaeology such as the following: cultural resource management, archaeological science, landscape or environmental archaeology, material culture, identity, ethnoarchaeology, ethnohistory, cultural contact (e.g., fur trade), public archaeology/ outreach, cultural tourism.

In addition to those within Anthropology, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with researchers across campus within several complementary areas. Focal research areas of the college and university relevant to the Chair include Indigenous research, community-engaged research, environmental studies, human and animal health, and synchrotron sciences.  USask has nine signature research areas, many of which are potentially directly relevant to the activities of the chair.

The incumbent will be expected to lead a high-quality research program in the Plains region and to apply for external funding. While the position carries with it a reduced teaching load, graduate and undergraduate teaching will be part of the assigned duties. The Chair will be expected to participate in the department’s graduate program. The incumbent will be required to contribute to administrative and service activities. The department recognizes the importance of public outreach and community-engaged research in its standards for salary review, tenure, and promotion.

For a Tier 2 Chair, the successful applicant will be appointed as an Associate or Assistant Professor. Tier 2 Chairs are intended for exceptional emerging scholars who have less than 10 years of experience as an active researcher in their field at the time of nomination. Applicants who are more than 10 years from having earned their highest degree may have their eligibility for a Tier 2 Chair assessed through the program’s Tier 2 justification process.  

applied x2

02-13 Rejection email - In the email they also say: "The search committee has now finalized a shortlist..."

American Museum of Natural History - Open-rank Curator and Professor in Americanist Archaeology (Deadline December 7)

The Division of Anthropology, American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) seeks an outstanding colleague to start on or after July 1, 2025. This is an open rank tenure-track/tenured appointment to be filled at the Assistant Curator and Assistant Professor, Associate Curator and Associate Professor, or Curator and Professor levels.

We seek an archaeologist with an innovative research program and thriving fieldwork experience focusing on past Indigenous societies and histories in South, Central, or North America. Comparative and diachronic/evolutionary interest in such matters as settlement architecture, material technologies, and site distribution patterns would be welcome foci. How the experiences of past societies might inform current social questions—regarding climate change, environmental degradation, inequality, sociopolitical transformations, migration and/or conflict—is also of interest. (For those with a bioarchaeological interest, please note that the Museum no longer acquires human remains.) In addition to scientific excellence, the successful candidate must demonstrate a successful record of community partnerships and engagement, and have an interest in growing these in public contexts in the museum setting: in exhibitions, education, and outreach. The ideal candidate will also have a research profile with the potential to develop new collaborations across the Museum’s biological and physical sciences.

This is an open rank position, tenured or tenure-track, with rank and tenure dependent on the candidate’s degree of professional experience and accomplishments. AMNH curators are expected to maintain a high level of productivity in original research, to seek extramural funding, and to assume oversight responsibility for management of Museum collections and staff relevant to their areas of expertise. The AMNH maintains world-class Anthropological collections consisting of over 250,000 ethnographic and archaeological objects from the Americas, Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Pacific Islands. Other responsibilities may include advising graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, offering courses in the Museum’s Richard Gilder Graduate School, serving on committees, and participating in Museum-sponsored exhibitions, educational, and public programs.

Applied x4

References contacted for letters Dec 19 x 4

Contacted about scheduling interview (Jan 22)

02-13 Rejection email - In the email they also say: "The search committee has now finalized a shortlist..."

UCLA- Assistant Professor, History, Languages/Literary Traditions, and Religions of Ancient Iran (Deadline December 15)

Position description

The Department of Near Eastern Languages & Cultures at the University of California, Los Angeles, announces a search for a tenure-track position in ancient Iranian studies at the rank of Assistant Professor to be filled effective July 1, 2025. Applications are invited from junior scholars with research and teaching interests in the history, languages/literary traditions, and religions of ancient Iran, especially the first millennium BCE to the end of late antiquity. The department is particularly interested in candidates whose research and teaching in the history, languages/literary traditions, and religions of ancient Iran are diachronic, engage broader cultural and intellectual traditions (in particular the Ancient Near East, the Classical World, and Central Asia), and are transdisciplinary in scope. Candidates will teach (and develop) a variety of classes, including general education courses, as well as graduate seminars in ancient Iranian history, philology and religions. This position represents an exciting new development for UCLA, complementing its existing strengths in the study of the ancient Iranian world. Candidates are to contribute actively to the research and work of the Pourdavoud Institute for the Iranian World (https://pourdavoud.ucla.edu), as well as the Yarshater Center for the Study of Iranian Literary Traditions (https://yarshater.ucla.edu). In addition, candidates are also to participate in UCLA Global Antiquity (https://globalantiquity.ucla.edu) and establish links with colleagues working on ancient studies at UCLA. Broad community engagement in Los Angeles and beyond is expected from the successful candidate.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in hand by June 30, 2025. To apply, please submit a cover letter describing research and teaching; a curriculum vitae; evidence of teaching effectiveness; a writing sample; a statement of contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion; the names of three to five references; and the authorization to release information form. The letter of application should be addressed to the Chair of the Search Committee.

We value candidates whose experience in teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. Women and underrepresented minorities are encouraged to apply.

Applications should be submitted online: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09993.

To assure full consideration, applications should be submitted by December 15, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted until December 31, 2024.

Central Michigan University - Great Lakes Archaeologist (Review begins December 15) CAMPUS INTERVIEWS

The Department of Philosophy, Anthropology, and Religion at Central Michigan University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position specializing in Great Lakes archaeology to begin August 2025. Successful applicants must be able to teach undergraduate courses in archaeology, particularly in Great Lakes archaeology, and develop and run a Michigan-focused archaeological field school. In addition, the successful applicant will maintain a strong connection with the Anishinaabek tribal community, maintain an active program of scholarship in Great Lakes archaeology, and participate in relevant community engagement service activities.

Required Qualifications

• A doctoral degree in Anthropology or a related field; ABD candidates will be considered if the degree is conferred by start of appointment.
• Demonstrated active research in Great Lakes archaeology with research interests to include Indigenous tribal issues (historic or prehistoric).
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in organizing and leading an archaeological field school.
• Experience teaching in an online modality.
• Demonstrated record of grant writing and publication.
• Ability to teach a course in cultural resources management.

Applied x2

- 02/07: Request to schedule Zoom interview

-02/19: Letters requested from references

-02/24: Campus interview invitation

Weber State University - University Faculty Archaeology (Review begins December 15) OFFER MADE

The Department of Sociology & Anthropology in the College of Social & Behavioral Sciences at Weber State University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in archaeology. The appointment will be effective July 1, 2025.

We seek candidates whose research and pedagogy has an applied focus and who are willing to explore areas of cross-disciplinary collaboration in accordance with their area of expertise. The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop creative opportunities for student involvement in high-impact, community-based learning experiences, with an eye towards skills development and preparation for academic and non-academic careers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Record of research in the archaeology of Western North America (broadly defined).
• We are especially interested in applicants with research interests complementary to those of current faculty (e.g., historical archaeology, ethnohistory, Geographic Information Systems, zooarchaeology, quantitative analysis), have experience in cultural resource management, and who can teach courses in our General Anthropology track.
• The successful applicant will be expected to teach the following courses: introduction to anthropology, principles of archaeology, North American archaeology, archaeological methods and theory (including a cultural resource management component), archaeological field and laboratory techniques, and upper-division courses in their areas of expertise and interest.
• A record of and commitment to student mentorship, student research and/or community-based, high impact learning.
• Ability to develop applied, practice-oriented projects in local or regional contexts that could involve students.
• Willingness to explore areas of cross-disciplinary collaboration in accordance with area of expertise, and which complement institutional and/or departmental strengths.
• A record of external funding or contracts.

Applied x1

- 12/20: Email that the search was suspended due to budgetary reasons. The email also stated that the process would resume in late Spring 2025.

- 01/27: Email that the search has resumed.

- 02/04: Request to schedule Zoom interview.

- 02/18: Campus interview scheduled.

- 04/17: Was informed that an offer had been made and accepted

Australian National University - Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Biological Anthropology (Bioarchaeology) (Deadline January 5)

The school of Archaeology and Anthropology (CASS) seeks to appoint a lecturer/senior lecturer in Biological Anthropology with a specialisation in Bioarchaeology to contribute to the excellent quality of the teaching and research program in Biological Anthropology. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, collaborative and high performing academic capable of delivering existing courses in skeletal analysis, ancient health and disease, forensic anthropology and advanced bioarchaeology. They should also have the capacity to develop new interdisciplinary courses at both undergraduate and post-graduate levels. They should conduct cutting-edge and internationally recognised research in biological anthropology focusing on health and disease of past populations. A track record of active research and publication that focuses on regions of the Global South is highly desirable. Candidates will also be required to supervise honours, masters and PhD students and contribute to the active life of the school including attending school seminar programs, school and college meetings, and actively engaging in the governance of the school and college through meaningful service contributions.

- noting that Lecturers are the Australian equivalent of Assistant Prof.

Fort Lewis College - Assistant Professor of Anthropology (Deadline January 5) OFFER MADE AND ACCEPTED

The Anthropology Department seeks a full-time tenure track assistant professor with expertise in archaeology and geographic information systems. The successful candidate will contribute to the four-field mission of the anthropology department as well as the GIS Certificate Program while helping prepare students for successful careers in Cultural Resource Management. The candidate's professional expertise should complement that of the existing anthropology faculty.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Teach 12 credit hours per term with a 3-credit release for scholarship activities once per year.
• Contribute to the Liberal Arts Core/gen Ed and/or other interdisciplinary programs.
• Teach the following courses: Introduction to Anthropology (four-field); Introduction to Archaeology; Field Research in Archaeology (field school) and Archaeological Laboratory Methods.
• Teach introductory and other GIS courses in conjunction with the Geosciences Department.
• Teach additional anthropology courses that complement those currently offered in the department, including area and topical courses appropriate to the candidate's area of expertise.
• Mentor summer undergraduate researchers, and generate extramural funding for their research program.
• Be knowledgeable about archaeological and historic preservation policies in the United States and abroad, be willing to work toward creating opportunities for students in the discipline.
• Participate in departmental and College governance and professional service
• Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities
• Maintains knowledge and awareness of digital accessibility including the American with Disabilities Act and Section 508.
• Produces and remediates digitally accessible materials in accordance with FLC standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Education, Specialized Skills and Experience:

• Ph.D. in Anthropology, emphasis in archaeology (in hand by August 1, 2025);
• College or university teaching experience
• Demonstrated experience working with and teaching GIS

Preferred Education, Specialized Skills and Experience:

• Ability to secure extramural funding
• Ability and interest to offer a field program in the American West
• Cultural resource management experience
• Expertise in pre-formative (pre-Neolithic) hunter-gatherer societies OR ethnohistory, protohistorical and historical societies

A complete application packet includes:

• Cover letter addressing interest and qualifications for the position
• Curriculum Vitae
• Names and contact information for three current, professional references

Compensation: The salary range for this position is $58,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

- I sure hope applicants are independently wealthy because $58,000 is not going to go very far in Durango.

- Interview request on 2/3 (for an interview late this past week; I guess they are in a hurry?)

Western Colorado University - Assistant Professor of Anthropology (Deadline December 1 January 15) CAMPUS INTERVIEWS

Western Colorado University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Anthropology in the area of applied archaeology such as Cultural Resources Management (CRM), Museum Studies and/or ability to provide students training through an archeological field school. Teaching responsibilities include courses such as Introduction to General Anthropology, Archaeology or Biological Anthropology laboratory courses, CRM, Museum Studies, Field School, and other courses in the applicant’s area of study and based on program needs. The successful candidate will teach a total of 24 credits per year. Strong commitment to effective teaching, advising, service and professional development is expected. This position is in-person on-campus with possible online teaching duties.

QUALIFICATIONS: A PhD in Anthropology or a related field is required; ABD considered only if the applicant is a strong match for the advertised qualifications. Candidates must have a demonstrated commitment to undergraduate education, excellence in teaching, and willingness to work with and be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse student population. Candidates must also be able to use technology in instructional delivery, including ability to teach online and hybrid courses. Collegiality and professional flexibility are characteristic of the department and would be sought in the successful candidate.

applied x2

- 12/11/24 I just noticed that the job posting has been reopened as of 7 days ago and the application deadline is extended to 1/15/25

- 1/6/25 - Request for phone interview (x3); 1/7/25 - Request for phone interview

- 1/24/25 - Anyone hear yet about campus visits with WCU?

—during the phone interview they said the process might be slow

- 1/27/25 - Request for Letters of Recommendation (x4)

-2/12/25 - Campus visit invitation (x1)

- March 27 - Rejection email

Lakehead University – Assistant Professor (Full-Time, Tenure Track) (Deadline January 31)

Lakehead University (Thunder Bay Campus) invites applications for one tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Anthropology.  The academic rank of the appointment will be commensurate with the qualifications of the successful candidate. The position will commence on August 1, 2025.

We seek a broad-based anthropologist who can contribute to our vibrant undergraduate and graduate programs. A demonstrated track record of community-based research, particularly with Indigenous communities, is preferred. The ability to teach a range of undergraduate and graduate courses, with a commitment to innovative pedagogy and student engagement is required. Experience with experiential learning and online or alternative modes of delivery is highly desired. The successful candidate will also supervise theses at the undergraduate and graduate level, contributing to our MSc (Archaeological Science) and/or MES (Master of Environmental Studies) programs. Any specialization within anthropology will be considered. PhD in Anthropology or related discipline is required at the time of appointment.

For further information, please contact Dr. Matthew Boyd, Chair of Anthropology (matthew.boyd@lakeheadu.ca). Detailed information on the Department of Anthropology and our programs is available at:

https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/anthropology

Review of applications will begin on January 31, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. The electronic application (in the form of one PDF document) quoting Reference #SES-2025-26-05 should include: a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness (including a statement of teaching philosophy, course outlines and teaching evaluations for previously-taught courses), a statement of a research plan (current and future interests), copies of the three most significant publications, and the names and contact information of three references. A completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada.pdf form must accompany your package.

Applied x4

03/17/2025 till date no update from University side. Do any of you got any update?

03/17/2025 - I sent my application around mid January (I also asked the University to confirm they received it because I did not get an automated response) and I haven't received any update yet.

03/17/2025 - I sent mine on January 30th, and I received a notification the next day from the dean's office confirming that my application was received. Since then I haven't received any news.

03/17/2025 - I noticed the job ad states "Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority". I'm wondering if they have not/will not be contacting international (U.S.) applicants about the results?

03/17/2025 - In response to the previous comment: I am a permanent resident and I have not received news either.

03/17/2025 - To add on, this issue will only become relevant if you are selected for the position. At that point, the University will need to justify why the role cannot be filled by another Canadian, and you as a US citizen are better than the rest of the candidates. Such notices are standard in Canadian job postings and have been in place for many years, but there are several ways to address this requirement. That said, it is uncertain how the hiring committee's sentiments in a location like Thunder Bay—situated on the U.S. border, amidst a backdrop of heightened political tensions with a neighbouring country advocating for Canada's annexation—may be influenced by the current political climate.

03/18/2025 - Thanks to the above poster for that comprehensive response. It definitely seems to be influencing hiring on the other side of the border (understandably as no one wants a failed job search), but I like to think Canadian sentiments are different.

03/18-2025 - Reference Letter Request (sent directly to letter writers)

04/06/2025 - Has anyone been contacted about an interview?

04/12/2025 - Nothing here

04/28/2025 - No News

05/09/2025 - any updates? Interviews?

American University of Sharjah - Faculty Position in Anthropology (Deadline February 1)

The Department of International Studies at American University of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates seeks to hire an assistant or early associate, full-time, rolling-track faculty member in anthropology, with specialization in archaeology, broadly defined. Candidates must be able to teach a range of introductory courses in archaeology and anthropology as well as upper-level undergraduate courses in their field. The department has also recently launched a Master of Arts in International Studies program, and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to advise graduate students and develop courses in the program.

Successful candidates will have a PhD in Anthropology or related field at the time of appointment, a record of excellent teaching, an active research agenda, and will relocate to the UAE in August 2025. All department members are expected to contribute to a range of faculty and student-oriented service activities in what is a vibrant interdisciplinary department. The regular teaching load for research-active faculty is 3-3, with support for conference, research travel, and access to internal research grants.

As a university formed on the American model and with English as the language of instruction, American University of Sharjah will give priority to candidates who have substantial experience in American models of higher education.

Added user note: For those wondering what "rolling-track" means, here is the response I got from the job search head: "In the Gulf bc we can’t get permanent residency, actual tenure is not possible. The rolling contract is like tenure - you go up for review (after 6 years, similar to the US tenure system) and after that your contract automatically renews instead of being reviewed again every 3 years."

Added user note: At the top of the job ad it says that the deadline is Feb 1, 2025, but at the bottom it says that application review began on Nov 1, 2024.

- Applied x 2

Fresno City College - Anthropology Instructor (Full-Time, Tenure-Track) (Closes February 11)

At Fresno City College we value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. We prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits a diverse student population brings to a community college. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded leader committed to student success achieved through collaboration with faculty, classified staff, administration, students, and community partners who are also dedicated to closing equity gaps. An equity-minded individual is a person who: Understands the importance of holding ourselves accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices; Reframes inequities as a problem of practice and views the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility; Encourages positive race-consciousness and embraces human difference; Supports institutional practices that both develop and sustain culturally responsive teaching and learning environments; and Strategically builds support for and participation in equity-related initiatives across both our internal and external communities.

Fresno City College seeks leaders who value placing the student at the center of everything we do, mentorship, and working in a collegial, collaborative environment. Leaders should be open and willing to participate in culturally relevant professional development that will help them prepare for the population of students who attend Fresno City College.

The ideal candidate will share Fresno City College’s commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. For the 2023-2024 academic year, we enrolled over 39,271 students in which 66% identify as Latinx, 11% as Asian/Pacific Islander, 5% as Black/African American, 15% as White, 1% as American Indian/Alaska Native, and 3% as multiracial. Fresno City College is a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility that the College has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community. The successful candidate will join a department dedicated to the use of a curriculum responsive to the students it serves.

Providing instruction in Anthropology on the Fresno City College campus and/or at off-site community campus locations, the instructor will be responsible for: Teaching courses in biological anthropology, including lecture and laboratory classes; Teaching courses in archaeology/prehistory, as well as in other subfields of the discipline as needed; Student recruiting and mentoring; Serving as faculty advisor for student groups; Communicating effectively and professionally with colleagues, staff, and students; Serving on department, college, and district committees as needed; Participating in required professional development pertaining to one’s teaching assignment; Participating in program review, curriculum review, student learning outcome development and assessment to improve student learning; Teaching assignments in a variety of instructional settings and times, including evening and/or weekends, on-line or off-campus, and large group instruction classes as needed, may include instruction for dual enrollment; Otherwise fulfilling all of the duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122; and Other duties as assigned.

Any updates (3/24)?

Nothing here (4/3)

Texas State University - Chair, Department of Anthropology (Full consideration for apps submitted by Feb 28)

The Department of Anthropology at Texas State University invites applications for an experienced and outstanding senior scholar to serve as Department Chair beginning Spring 2026. Appointments will be at the Advanced Associate or Professor rank with tenure. The Chair will report to the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and will serve as the department’s academic and administrative leader. The Chair is a member of the college leadership team working collaboratively with the dean, university administration, fellow department chairs and school directors, center directors, faculty members, and staff to support and advance the strategic goals of the University, college and department.

We seek applications from broadly trained anthropologists from any subfield of Anthropology whose teaching and research interests build upon and complement that of the department. The successful candidate will have demonstrated higher education leadership experience that prepares them to serve as department chair, guiding the department’s academic programs, and advancing its mission. They will also contribute to the department’s baccalaureate degrees in Anthropology, M.A. in Anthropology, and Ph.D. in Applied Anthropology.

The Department of Anthropology has 23 full-time faculty working in archaeology, cultural anthropology, biological anthropology, and linguistics The department includes two major centers the Center for Archaeological Studies (CAS) and the Forensic Anthropology Center at Texas State (FACTS), which the Chair oversees. The department also has several labs and projects that support sustained and innovative research by faculty and students.

Arkansas Tech University - Assistant Professor of Anthropology (Deadline May 1)

Arkansas Tech University invites applications for a tenure track, Assistant Professor of Anthropology position beginning August 2025. Candidates should have expertise in archaeology focusing on the southeastern US, particularly in the areas of pre-colonial American archaeology and/or Early American archaeology, although other areas of topical and geographical expertise will be considered. Position is expected to manage the new Center for Heritage and Culture collections, enhance current offerings in Cultural Resource Management and Anthropology, including the Archaeology Field School, and participate in state and local archaeology events. It is expected the candidate will incorporate students into archeology and other work at the Center, advise and mentor students, as well as engage students in high impact learning practices, including being faculty advisor to the Archaeology Club. The new faculty member should also provide meaningful service to the department, college, university, and profession. The candidate will join the multi-disciplinary Department of Behavioral Sciences and will be one of four core faculty in the Anthropology & Geography degree program. The department currently has an active undergraduate population interested in archaeology with growth potential. The successful candidate will teach Introduction to Anthropology, courses in southeastern archaeology, and upper division/elective courses from the curriculum in the baccalaureate degree with the option to design more specialized courses. Course load will be 3/3 which includes a one-course released time each semester to manage the Center.

Applied x1

Zoom Interview Requested 5/4 x1

Francis Marion University - Assistant Professor of Archaeology (Unknown deadline)

Francis Marion University invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Archaeology or Historical Archaeology. Applicants whose sub fields complement the Department’s existing offerings, who have experience teaching, and who have a Ph.D. in hand at the time of appointment are preferred. ABDs with some teaching experience will receive consideration.

This position will include significant opportunities for field research and community engagement in archaeology/ historical archeology. The successful candidate will teach introductory and advanced classes in archaeology, historical archaeology, and applied archaeology, as well as required courses that complement our faculty in History, Public History, and Anthropology. In addition to teaching, the successful candidate will engage in archaeological field studies. We offer an exciting opportunity for a research archaeologist, with projects focusing on Southeastern United States, as well as the wealth of sites in South Carolina associated with the Revolutionary War career of the University’s namesake, General Francis Marion.

Duties will also include the supervision of undergraduate internships in archaeology. The successful candidate will play an active role in student advising, recruitment activities, faculty governance, and engagement with the community. There are opportunities to teach additional courses during the summer. Internal funding for travel, research, and summer research stipends are available on a competitive basis.

Proposed Start Dates: January 2025 or Fall 2025

8/3/24 - link does not work and position didn't appear on their careers page that I could find. Does anyone have a working link?

University of Pittsburgh - Assistant Professor- Anthropology OLD/INACTIVE SEARCH

The University of Pittsburgh’s Department of Anthropology in Pittsburgh, PA, seeks an anthropological archaeologist for a tenure-stream Assistant Professor of Anthropology position. Will teach graduate and undergraduate courses in Archaeology as well as have an active research program in Africa and interests in the African diaspora that add to the department’s newly formed regional focus of Africa, which connects with other faculty interests within the diaspora. Will seek external funding to support their research program, publish in peer-reviewed journals, and provide training opportunities for students. Will also mentor students and contribute to departmental and university administration.

Must have a PhD (or foreign equivalent degree) or PhD ABD in Anthropology at the time of application.

Must also have: (i) sub disciplinary expertise in Archaeology; (ii) an active research and excavation program in Africa as well as be committed to rigorous data-driven research in one or more themes connecting across the department and university: e.g., culture contact, African diaspora, colonial and post-colonial legacies, decolonizing archaeology, and engagement with descendant communities; (iii) methods expertise in the archaeological analysis of ancient plant remains; and (iv) experience making presentations at relevant seminars, workshops, or conferences.

Must also have been the recipient of external awards, fellowships, or grants.

Experience can be concurrent.

Apply at https://www.join.pitt.edu, #25001457. Please upload a cover letter, statement of teaching and research interests, curriculum vitae, article-length writing sample, at least three letters of recommendation, graduate transcripts, teaching evaluations, and diversity statement. The diversity statement should address your contributions to diversity through research, service, and/or community engagement. Applicants should share how their past, planned, or potential contributions or experiences relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion will advance the University of Pittsburgh’s commitment to inclusive excellence. Three letters of recommendation can be sent to Wynn Maloney at wynn2@pitt.edu.

--Just a note on this job, my partner applied to this university in a different field, they reached a campus visit, however last week they were told that the University will start a hiring freeze, so the position was cancelled. I suggest to write to the hiring committee and inquire about this situation. All the best!

-emailed someone there who confirmed that this job listing is several years old and is not currently active, so this listing should be taken down

- Used strikethrough to indicate it's not a real job opportunity but left it up so people will know what happened

Non-Tenure-Track Jobs/ Visiting Positions/Limited-Term Appointments / Postdocs

Museum of Indian Arts & Culture, Lab of Anthropology – Post-Doctoral Archival Fellow (Deadline September 23)

Funded by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), this 2-year post-doc will serve an integral function in digitizing the archives of the Lab of Anthropology at the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture in Santa Fe, NM. The post-doctoral fellow will have two primary areas of responsibility: leading, managing, and participating in a major archives digitization project and carrying out a research project to result in a public-facing end product.

The Laboratory of Anthropology (LOA) at the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture (MIAC) stewards a wide range of archival materials related to the archaeological and cultural history of the Southwest, to the institutional history of MIAC and related institutions, as well as the personal papers of museum staff, archaeologists and anthropologists who worked here and throughout the Southwest. In addition, the Archives house sensitive Tribal histories, oral histories, and other culturally specific documents from the 23 Pueblos and Tribes of New Mexico. MIAC and the LOA have a long history of close working relationships with Tribal partners, including ongoing conversations about how to manage access to culturally sensitive materials, information, and objects.

The LOA Archive is largely undigitized. The Fellow will be the lead on a new major initiative, funded by NARA, to map out a strategy for long-term digitization and digital access and will support the work of staff, volunteers, and interns toward this goal. They will help determine standards for digitization and documentation and set work-flows for staff and volunteers. The work is done with the MIAC Archivist, as well as with the support of archivists at other DCA museums in Santa Fe. Engaging local communities and culture-bearers with their own materials in the archives is integral to managing these collections. The Fellow will work within and in support of Indigenous communities throughout New Mexico, to foster Native-led research, collections care strategies, and culturally-appropriate access and research models.

The fellow will also pursue a research project with public outcomes. The project must use LOA digital archival resources and have a public-facing outcome that will support greater understanding, use, and appreciation of archival resources at LOA. This project should engage at least one of the collections described here but may take a more expansive approach to the MIAC and LOA archives, history and collections. The project will involve independent research and will serve to make the archives more accessible to the public. Project outcomes could include: exhibition or exhibition content at LOA or MIAC; digital humanities work within Indigenous communities that speaks to the Lab, its history, and future; finding aids for targeted archives audiences; public presentations on archival work; or other formats and mediums. We have selected two collections that contain little to no culturally sensitive information and that will make a significant contribution to understanding the history of archaeological and ethnographic work in New Mexico. The also both feature collaborative approaches to working with Native Nations and other communities.

Bertha Dutton Collection: Archaeologist, ethnologist, teacher, curator, and author Bertha Dutton’s career spanned the early 1930s through her death in 1994, across which time she served in a wide range of roles at the Museum of New Mexico through the Lab of Anthropology. Among her contributions were her intensive Girl Scout field schools, service as the only woman on the National Park Service Advisory Committee in 1973-75, and roles at other museums and research institutions in the Southwest. Dutton was known for close collaborative relationships with Pueblo communities at a time when this was rare, as well as her trailblazing path as a female archaeologist dedicated to the education of women and girls in the field. Dutton’s collection includes manuscripts, archaeological field notes, personal documents, media coverage, exhibit research, and other archival documents. She is a person of broad interest to scholars of the Southwest, but also to those interested in community-based practices, citizen research, museum interpretation, and women’s studies. We anticipate that digitizing this collection will make her story more accessible and could lead to new interest in her life, approach, and, importantly, her legacy of listening to and working in partnership with Tribal communities, all of which have deep relevance today.

John Gaw Meem Collection: Architect John Gaw Meem is known in New Mexico and the Southwest as one of the developers of a regional architectural style prominent today in northern New Mexico. The primarily self-taught architect drew on Pueblo, Spanish Colonial and missionary styles to create “Pueblo Revival” architecture. Among the dozens of public buildings he designed is the Lab of Anthropology itself. Documents to be digitized in this collection include blueprints, work orders, correspondence, and photographs related to the planning and construction of the building. Meem’s imprint on the New Mexican cultural and bureaucratic landscape make him a figure of enduring interest to historians, architects, and community members. Digitizing his collections will add to the general archive of Meem’s thinking around Regionalism and incorporating local communities’ aesthetics and architectural technologies into design and construction.

Minimum qualifications: Terminal degree within a field of study granted within last 5 years, Expertise with Microsoft Office Suite, Working knowledge of and experience with archives .

Preferred qualifications: Familiarity with digitization practices and methods; Skill in working collaboratively with Indigenous community members, Tribal authorities, Native scholars, and engaging with these communities to appropriately care for culturally sensitive materials; Demonstrated record of community-engaged research in archives, archaeology, anthropology, architecture, or other relevant discipline

To apply please send the following documents to Elisabeth.stone@dca.nm.gov: Curriculum vita, Cover letter addressing your interest in the position, Proposal for a public-facing project to be completed during the fellowship (max 2 pg)

College of William and Mary - 3-Year Assistant Teaching Professor of Anthropology, Collections Management (Deadline October 5) CAMPUS VISITS

The Department of Anthropology at William & Mary, a public university in the Commonwealth of Virginia, invites applications for a three-year non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor position beginning August 10, 2025. This full-time teaching faculty appointment carries a service component commensurate with rank, with the possibility of ongoing renewals and a framework for promotion. We seek an individual with expertise in ethical collections management who can teach courses addressing new and emerging conversations in museum practices, related legal and ethical frameworks, and collaboration with culturally affiliated groups and descendant communities. The successful applicant will be expected to be an effective collections manager and teacher. While the position carries a 3:3 teaching load, one course release per semester is designated for collection management duties, for an overall 2:2 teaching load.

Position Responsibilities: The Assistant Teaching Professor will have a 2-2 teaching load, with courses focused on legal and ethical frameworks for collection management, community collaboration, and informed consent. The faculty member may also teach courses in their area of interest, for example, material culture analysis or heritage management classes. Position responsibilities also include managing the Anthropology Department’s collections in collaboration with other faculty members; the Assistant Teaching Professor will also mentor students in the study and use of these collections. The Department encourages candidates with diverse approaches to and experience with collection practices to apply for the position. While this is a 9-month academic year position, there is also the expectation of summer collection duties, including work with students. This position will in addition receive one month of summer salary, equal to 1/9 of the 9-month base salary, for required summer work. Other opportunities for summer supplemental pay, such as grant-sponsored activities, may be available.

Applied x3

Email to schedule Zoom interview 11/13 x3

Email to schedule campus visit 12/12 x 2

Purdue University - 2-year Ross-Lynn Postdoctoral Fellowship in Human Behavioral Ecology, Evolution, and Data Science (Review begins October 15)

Applications are now being accepted for a full-time Postdoctoral Fellow in Human Behavioral Ecology, Evolution, and Data Science at Purdue University’s Department of Anthropology. The position can begin as early as fall 2024, with the latest possible start date at the beginning of the spring 2025 semester. The Fellow will contribute to ongoing and new research projects in Human Behavioral Ecology and Evolution under the supervision of Dr. Erik Otárola-Castillo. Their full-time effort will be dedicated to actively formulating, analyzing, and testing scientific predictions. These activities will relate to the central goals of Otárola-Castillo’s laboratory research program on Paleoamerican Climate Change, Foraging Ecology, and Habitat Selection. This work consists of empirical methods (observational and controlled experiments) and theoretical modeling (mathematical, statistical, and computational).

The Ross-Lynn Postdoctoral Fellow must have a Ph.D. in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field, such as Human Evolutionary Biology or Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology. The candidate should have research specialties in Human Behavioral Ecology, Evolutionary Archaeology, quantitative methods, data science, or similar areas. Highly motivated candidates with a strong track record of journal article publications, external funding, and experience in quantitative data analysis are especially encouraged to apply.

Applied x1

Ball State University - Assistant Teaching Professor of Anthropology (Full consideration date Nov 15)

The Department of Anthropology at Ball State University invites applications for a non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor beginning August 2025. The successful applicant will instruct upper-division courses in bioarchaeology, forensics, and quantitative analysis, along with introductory courses across the sub-disciplines (biological anthropology, cultural anthropology, and archaeology). The teaching load for this role is 4 courses per semester (fall and spring) on campus, though some courses may be delivered online.

Request for Reference Letters (03/27) x1

On-Campus Interview Request (02/13) x1

Zoom Interview Request (01/14) x1

University of Durham - Postdoctoral Research Associate in Bioarchaeology (November 22)

The Department of Archaeology at Durham University seeks to appoint a talented researcher to the role of Postdoctoral Research Associate. The successful candidate will have expertise in bioarchaeology, excavation of human remains, and particular experience in the analysis of non-adults. You will be responsible for developing a digital resource package for upskilling archaeological and forensic science professionals in the analysis of non-adult skeletal remains from archaeological and forensic contexts. These resources will contribute towards the Continuing Professional Development of relevant practitioners. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute towards the delivery of an in-person CPD short course on this topic. The project is led by Professor Rebecca Gowland and Dr Claire Hodson.

The University of Texas at San Antonio - Postdoctoral Scholar in Bioarchaeology and NAGPRA Fellow (with bridge to TT faculty position in Anthropology - Deadline November 24th)

The Department of Anthropology and the Center for Archaeological Research (CAR) at The University of Texas at San Antonio are committed to collaborative engagement with Native American tribes in the thorough and comprehensive implementation of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). To that end, we seek to hire a bioarchaeologist as a postdoctoral fellow to oversee CAR’s NAGPRA efforts for two years.

CAR is an active contract archaeology facility, a state-accredited collections repository, and important liaison with the local community in matters of cultural heritage (http://car.utsa.edu/index.html). CAR’s 12,500-square foot facility houses labs, offices, a classroom, and curation space with over 15 million items from the Pre-Columbian, colonial, and historic periods. CAR has close ties to the Department of Anthropology, whose 17 full-time faculty members undertake research in archaeology, biological anthropology, and cultural anthropology around the globe. The department offers BA, MA, and PhD degrees, the latter focused broadly around environmental anthropology.

This position is part of UTSA’s Bridge to Faculty (BTF) program (BTF Program), which provides a pathway for postdoctoral fellows to enter the tenure-track after two years. BTF fellows receive professional development and mentoring to advance their research agenda, as well as mentoring and training in teaching, including experiential learning and online pedagogy. The fellow and the department chair set explicit annual milestones for the two years of BTF, with the expectation that the postdoctoral fellow will progress into a tenure-track faculty appointment in the Department of Anthropology at the conclusion of the program.  The Core Responsibilities below pertain only to the two-year period of postdoctoral fellowship. The start date is August 1, 2025, but an earlier start date can be negotiated.

Posting End Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 11/24/2024. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Required Application Materials

• Curriculum vitae
• Letter of application describing research, teaching, and service accomplishments and goals.
• Up to three representative publications.
• Teaching evaluations if available.
• Contact information (name, email, and phone number) for three references.

Core Responsibilities

1. Lead CAR’s NAGPRA Efforts: Oversee and coordinate all activities related to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) within CAR.
2. Inventory and Analyze Human Remains: Conduct thorough inventory and detailed analysis of human remains housed in CAR’s collections.
3. Inventory Objects Associated with Funerary Contexts: Catalog and examine objects that are associated with funerary contexts within the collections.
4. Determine Cultural Affiliation: Research and identify the cultural affiliation of human remains and associated objects to ensure accurate classification.
5. Consult with Native American Tribes: Engage in meaningful consultations with the appropriate Native American tribes to discuss findings and next steps.
6. Submit Inventory to the National Park Service: Prepare and submit detailed inventory reports to the National Park Service as required by NAGPRA regulations.
7. Work with Tribes for Repatriation: Collaborate with Native American tribes to facilitate the repatriation of human remains and associated objects.
8. Pursue Independent Research: Develop and conduct independent research projects that align with the fellow’s academic interests and expertise.
9. Supervise Undergraduate Interns: Mentor and oversee undergraduate interns working at CAR, providing guidance and support in their academic and professional development.
10. Teach Relevant Courses: Teach one course each semester that is relevant to the fellow’s area of expertise, contributing to the department’s teaching mission.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Anthropology or a closely related field at the time of appointment.
• At least three (3) years of experience in identification, care, and analysis of human osteological collections; and an active research agenda.
• Please refer to the HOP for additional requirements and criteria specific to this title:  http://www.utsa.edu/hop/chapter9/9-32.html; section J.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Record of research, teaching, and service appropriate to time-since degree.
• Demonstrated interest and experience in collaborative and/or transdisciplinary research.
• Desire and ability to contribute to PhD, MA, and BA programs in Anthropology.
• Commitment to educate and mentor students from a broad urban population.
• Commitment to collaborative engagement and the ability to build relationships with representatives of Native American stakeholders.
• Knowledge of NAGPRA regulations for repatriation and consultation with Federally Recognized Tribes.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn Texas history and archaeology.

Please see further details and apply at the hyperlinked title of this listing.

University of South Carolina - Research Assistant Professor - Indigenous South Archaeology (Review begins November 30) OFFER MADE AND ACCEPTED

The faculty of the South Carolina Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology at the University of South Carolina, Columbia campus, invites applications for a full time, professional-track position at the rank of Assistant Research Professor to begin August 16, 2025. The position is a 9-month appointment with a teaching load of 2 courses for the academic year. This is an annual appointment that may be renewed contingent upon Dean’s approval, satisfactory performance, departmental needs, and the availability of funding.

The successful candidate will teach one class per semester for the Department of Anthropology’s professional master’s degree track in archaeological practice, as well as mentor students and sit on and chair graduate committees for the degree track. They also will be responsible for conducting archaeological research in South Carolina, seeking grant funding, publishing their research, and sharing that research with the public.

Required Education and Experience: By the start date of the appointment, all candidates must have a PhD in Anthropology or related field with a focus on the archaeology of the deep Indigenous past of the Eastern US and an active research program that seeks to decolonize and indigenize that past.

Preferred Qualifications: In addition to the required education and experience, strong preference will be given to those with a record of established relationships with Indigenous communities, experience with one or more aspects of public archaeology, and the ability to mentor a broad array of students with diverse research projects.

Applied x 2

Rejection email (3/4/25)

Colorado Mesa University - Instructor of Applied Anthropology and Geography (Deadline December 1)

The Applied Anthropology and Geography program is seeking a four-field trained, full-time instructor of anthropology to teach our current lower division offerings in introductory anthropology, introductory archaeology, and cultural anthropology. Other courses, including in the upper division, may be assigned according to enrollment and departmental need.

Teach the following lower division courses: ANTH 202, Introduction to Anthropology; ANTH 220, Principles of Archaeology; and ANTH 201, Cultural Anthropology.

- Zoom Interview Request (12/6) x 2

Pennsylvania State University - Postdoctoral Scholar in Archaeology (Review Begins December 1)

The Department of Anthropology at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar and collaborator to join the Laboratory for Spatial Archaeology and Historical Network Dynamics (SAHND Lab) (PI: Jacob Holland-Lulewicz).

We seek a highly motivated archaeologist or ecologist to contribute to the research profile of the Lab by way of unique contributions to any of our ongoing research projects (https://sahnd.la.psu.edu/) or through the co-development of a new, collaborative project that expands the Lab’s research activities.

The SAHND Lab operates in close collaboration with the Laboratory for Socioecological Histories of Estuarine Landscapes (SHEL Lab). Through our combined research program, we explore, broadly, the long-term histories of past and present sociopolitics, economics, and ecologies of eastern North America, including the ways that both human institutions and ecologies are creatively imagined and transformed by people. The primary focus of current work includes field and laboratory research on the archaeology and ecological histories of coastal Georgia and the broader Ancestral Muskogean homelands (roughly, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, and Florida), with ongoing fieldwork on Ossabaw Island.

Cover letters should include information on the applicant’s research program and background, their methodological expertise, and their proposed project to be undertaken as a Postdoctoral Scholar at Penn State.

Cover letters should also include a discussion of how the applicant’s proposed project meets one of the following: (1) articulates with one or more ongoing SAHND Lab projects, (2) contributes to one or more of these projects through an expansion of methodological expertise, or (3) explores similar theoretical and/or topical research questions in a different region (and in this case, how the resources and expertise of the SAHND Lab will contribute to the success of this project).

Applicants with a proposed project that has a strong community-engaged component, or that strengthens the connection of descendant communities to their own histories are especially encouraged to highlight these aspects.

Qualified candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Anthropology or related field by the time of appointment.

This is a non-tenure-track, term position with possibility of renewal.

While the preferred methodological, regional, and topical expertise are broad, the ideal candidate for this position should have a proven publication record (commensurate with career stage) that demonstrates the candidate’s ability to effectively and productively communicate research results in a timely manner. The candidate’s publication record should also demonstrate and support the applicant’s description of their methodological and topical expertise.

In addition, successful candidates must either have demonstrated a commitment to building an inclusive, equitable, and diverse campus community, or describe one or more ways they would envision doing so, given the opportunity.

Please direct questions regarding this postdoctoral opportunity to Jacob Holland-Lulewicz (jhlulewicz@psu.edu).

To apply for this position, submit 1) a cover letter addressing the information above (3 pages max), 2) an estimated budget for your proposed project, 3) your CV, and 4) the names and contact information of three people who can be contacted for letters of reference. Review of applications will begin on December 1st, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.

Pennsylvania State University - Postdoctoral Fellow in Environmental Archaeology (Review Begins December 1)

The Department of Anthropology at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar and collaborator to join the Laboratory for Socioecological Histories of Estuarine Landscapes (SHEL Lab) (PI Isabelle Holland-Lulewicz). We seek a highly motivated environmental archaeologist or ecologist to contribute to the research profile of the Lab by way of unique contributions to any of our ongoing research projects (https://sahnd.la.psu.edu/) or through the co-development of a new, collaborative project that expands the Lab’s research activities which focus on the investigation of human-environment dynamics via zooarchaeological analyses (vertebrate and mollusk), stable isotope analyses of marine shell, anthropogenic landscape modifications, and chronological modelling of anthropogenic exploitations of estuarine and riverine environments.

The SHEL Lab operates in close collaboration with the Laboratory for Spatial Archaeology and Historical Network Dynamics (SAHND Lab). Through our combined research program, we explore, broadly, the long-term histories of past and present sociopolitics, economics, and ecologies of eastern North America, including the ways that both human institutions and ecologies are creatively imagined and transformed by people. The primary focus of current work includes field and laboratory research on the archaeology and ecological histories of coastal Georgia and the broader Ancestral Muskogean homelands (roughly, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, and Florida), with ongoing fieldwork on Ossabaw Island, Georgia.

Cover letters should include information on the applicant’s research program and background, their methodological expertise, and their proposed project to be undertaken as a Postdoctoral Scholar at Penn State. Cover letters should also include a discussion of how the applicant’s proposed project meets one of the following: (1) articulates with one or more ongoing SHEL Lab projects, (2) contributes to one or more of these projects through an expansion of methodological expertise, or (3) explores similar theoretical and/or topical research questions in a different region (and in this case, how the resources and expertise of the SHEL Lab will contribute to the success of this project). Applicants with a proposed project that has a strong community-engaged component, or that strengthens the connection of descendant communities to their own histories are especially encouraged to highlight these aspects.

Qualified candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Anthropology or related field by the time of appointment. This is a non-tenure-track, term position with possibility of renewal.

While the preferred methodological, regional, and topical expertise are broad, the ideal candidate for this position should have a proven publication record (commensurate with career stage) that demonstrates the candidate’s ability to effectively and productively communicate research results in a timely manner. The candidate’s publication record should also demonstrate and support the applicant’s description of their methodological and topical expertise.

In addition, successful candidates must either have demonstrated a commitment to building an inclusive, equitable, and diverse campus community, or describe one or more ways they would envision doing so, given the opportunity.

Please direct questions regarding this postdoctoral opportunity to Isabelle Holland-Lulewicz (ihlul@psu.edu).

To apply for this position, submit 1) a cover letter addressing the information above (3 pages max), 2) an estimated budget for your proposed project, 3) your CV, and 4) the names and contact information of three people who can be contacted for letters of reference. Review of applications will begin on December 1st, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.

Temple University - Assistant Professor of Instruction (Deadline December 1)

Temple University’s Department of Anthropology seeks an archaeologist with experience in museums, archaeological research centers, and/or cultural resource management. This individual should hold a PhD in Anthropology or another related field. The successful candidate must have experience with archaeological collection curation, especially large legacy collections, and will ideally have experience in repatriation, curation of a wide variety of anthropological material culture, and digital heritage management. We are particularly interested in an archaeologist with experience working with Indigenous peoples who can contribute to an emerging focus on Indigenous studies in the Department of Anthropology. The successful candidate should also be firmly grounded in anthropological theory and demonstrate how their research or professional goals enhance the Temple Anthropology Laboratory and Museum (TALM). This might include previous experience in a museum or state collection, work in a large research laboratory or resource management setting, or training in theoretical perspectives (e.g., decolonization; Indigenous worldviews and knowledge production) that will allow them to support the TALM. The successful candidate will teach a 4-4 teaching load, primarily undergraduate classes on methods (in the field and in the museum), Indigenous North America, and Mid-Atlantic archaeology (prehistoric through colonial periods). We are especially interested in innovative pedagogy that will incorporate the TALM in their teaching.

-Applied (x3)

- [12/28] - Did anyone hear anything from this job at Temple? (12/30) nothing yet!

- [1/14] - Zoom interview invite

- [2/3] - Reference letter request following Zoom interview

-[2/21] - received email saying they are in the process of making an offer

[03/07]-They are in the process of making an offer to you [2/21]? They have directly emailed you?

Boise State University - Assistant Teaching Professor - Archaeology (Deadline January 15)

The Department of Anthropology at Boise State University seeks an Assistant Teaching Professor in Archaeology with a focus on North America. The expected workload includes teaching, mentoring, and service. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate courses that both complement and expand our current offerings, while also contributing to the growth and development of our MA and MAA programs. This is a 9-month renewable contract position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor, with opportunities for rank advancement and promotion. Teaching faculty at BSU typically carry a 4-4 teaching load and are expected to participate in the shared governance of the department and university. Primary responsibilities include teaching required courses for the undergraduate major, as well as upper-division and graduate courses aligned with the candidate’s area of expertise. Research expectations are negotiable (up to 10% of workload). Preference will be given to candidates with a regional focus on the Great Basin or Western North America, Cultural Resource Management experience, and those prepared to teach a local field school.

New York University - Faculty Fellow in Museum Studies (Review begins January 15)

The Program in Museum Studies, an interdisciplinary program of Arts and Science at New York University, invites applications for a Faculty Fellow. The initial appointment will be for one year, beginning September 1, 2025, with the expectation of annual renewal for up to two additional years, pending administrative and budgetary approval and satisfactory performance. We seek committed scholars whose research interests engage the history and theory of museums with a specialization in community engagement, decolonial theory in museums and/or heritage and cultural property, and ethical conduct in museum work.

As a faculty fellow, you will teach three courses (two in the fall semester and one in the spring) that include a required History and Theory of Museums course for first-year students, oversight of the internship program, and a graduate seminar related to your research to offer as an elective in the spring semester. Additionally, you will work with the M.A. students to advise master's theses and actively participate in the life of a dynamic program.

Applied (x3)

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley - Lecturer in Anthropology (3-year) (Closes January 31)

We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s student body as a Lecturer of Anthropology beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year. The department seeks a candidate to support expanded offerings of our core courses, particularly on the Brownsville campus. The successful candidate will be able to teach introductory-level courses in anthropology, specifically Introduction to Archaeology, World Prehistory, and Human Evolution, and, possibly, upper-division courses in the candidate’s sub-field of specialization.

Cal Poly Humboldt - Anthropology (Deadline Feb 1, 2025, early app recommended)

California State Polytechnic University Humboldt (Cal Poly Humboldt) Department of Anthropology invites applications for a lecturer beginning Fall 2025. Appointment may be part time up to full time. Instructional assignments may include: Introductory, core, and/or elective topics within ones subdiscipline(s) of specialty and more broadly in general or applied anthropology. A master's in Anthropology or a closely related field is required, with preference for Ph.D. or ABD. We are especially interested in candidates that can complement and expand expertise in the department, in particular in the areas of archaeology, cultural anthropology, linguistic anthropology, and applied anthropology. We are also seeking candidates interested in the potentiality teaching with us for multiple years and working with both undergraduate and graduate students. The department is dedicated to excellent instruction and hands-on research and applied opportunities at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The department offers a Bachelor of Science with concentration options in Archaeology, Biological Anthropology, Sociocultural Anthropology, Linguistic Anthropology, and Cross-Disciplinary Anthropology; a Master of Arts in Applied Anthropology; a Certificate in Maritime Archaeology; a Minor in Sustainable Food Systems; and a Minor in Anthropology. We have multiple research laboratories, a simulated archaeological site, and field programs. Early application is encouraged. Questions about the position may be directed to anth@humboldt.edu or the department chair. Questions about the application process may be directed to to: aps@humboldt.edu

Brown University - Mellon Postdoctoral Research Associate in History of Art and Architecture and Archaeology of the Ancient Americas (Rolling until February 1)

Brown University invites applications for a 2-year International Humanities Postdoctoral Research Associate in 2025-2027, with a specialization in the History of Art, Architecture, and Archaeology of the Ancient Americas.     

This position, effective July 1, 2025, is to be held jointly at the Cogut Institute for the Humanities and the Department of the History of Art & Architecture and is affiliated with the Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology and the Ancient World. Our goal is to appoint an exceptional scholar working in any aspect of visual and material cultures and the built environments of the pre-colonial Americas.

The successful candidate will teach two courses per year in the Department of the History of Art & Architecture, cross-listed with Archaeology and the Cogut Institute for the Humanities. The research associate is expected to participate in the Cogut Institute’s weekly Tuesday seminars as well as other activities. The department is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.  

Applicants should have a PhD in hand by July 1, 2025, or the degree must have been awarded within the last five years. Recipients of a Ph.D. from Brown University are ineligible. The successful candidate will be employed as postdoctoral research associates with standard benefits and a $2,000 per year reimbursable research fund. Scholars from outside the United States are appointed under J-1 visas (exchange visitors status) only.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, a CV, a dissertation abstract, and 3 confidential letters of recommendation through Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/160197. Applications will be reviewed until February 1, 2025.

- any word on this?

Brown University - Postdoctoral Research Associates in Archaeology and the Ancient World (Deadline February 28)

The Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology and the Ancient World (JIAAW) at Brown University invites applications for the position of Postdoctoral Research Associate in Archaeology and the Ancient World. Exceptional junior scholars who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and service are encouraged to apply. Multiple Postdoctoral Research Associate positions will be filled.

We seek candidates who have demonstrated a capacity for innovative research, engaged scholarship, and cross-disciplinary thinking. Geographic area is open, though some preference will be given to scholars who work on the archaeology of the Mediterranean, Egypt, and/or surrounding regions of the Middle East and North Africa. Time period is open. While the boundaries of the search are flexible, we are especially interested in applicants who can partner with a JIAAW Academic Faculty member who will serve as their mentor during their time at Brown. Such common ground can include shared or complementary methodological expertise, geographic/temporal focus, theoretical interests, and/or past or future research collaboration. Applicants must have normally received their doctorate within the last five years, and the Ph.D. must be in hand prior to July 1, 2025.

In addition to pursuing their research, successful candidates will be expected to teach one course per semester. Teaching may be at both the undergraduate and graduate levels; interdisciplinary offerings are desirable. Historically, successful postdocs have advanced the mission of the JIAAW not only through their research and teaching, but by organizing reading or working groups, organizing small conferences, inviting speakers, and initiating new interdisciplinary or community connections.

These will be two-year positions (non-renewable) beginning on July 1, 2025.

Application Instructions

All candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, short descriptions of 3 proposed courses (150-300 words each), a statement (150-300 words) of their experience and/or ideas for prioritizing diversity and inclusion in their teaching and research, and contact information for three references by February 28, 2025. The letter of application should identify a potential faculty mentor (or mentors) from among the JIAAW Academic Faculty. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, but the search will remain open until the position is closed or filled.

Please submit application materials online at apply.interfolio.com/163218. There is no need to provide hard copies of application materials for those that have already been submitted electronically.

As an EEO/AA employer, Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, and caste, which is protected by our University policies.

For further information: Professor Andrew Scherer; Chair, Search Committee; Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology and the Ancient World; Brown University; Box 1837 / 60 George Street; Providence, RI 02912; Joukowsky_Institute@brown.edu

(3/19) Interviews requested

(4/3) Any updates?

Wake Forest University - 1-Year Visiting Assistant Professor (Deadline March 1) - OFFER MADE AND ACCEPTED

WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY’s Department of Anthropology is seeking applications for a one-year, non-tenure-track position in Anthropological Archaeology at the Visiting Assistant Professor level beginning fall semester 2025. The successful candidate will likely hold a Ph.D. in Anthropology, but ABDs with stand-alone teaching experience will be considered. Applicants must be able to teach Introduction to Archaeology and may be assigned a course in North American Archaeology, Museum Studies, or their area of expertise. Total teaching load will be 3-3 for the 2025-2026 academic year. Evidence of teaching excellence and commitment to the training and professional development of undergraduates are required.

Applications will be accepted until March 1 at 5pm.  Applicants are to submit in a single pdf document to https://hr.wfu.edu/careers/: 1) a cover letter describing the applicant’s qualifications and interests, and 2) a curriculum vitae detailing the applicant’s qualifications in archaeology.  References will be requested only of short-list candidates. Cover letters should include a teaching statement that addresses teaching philosophy, pedagogical approach, and ways of addressing diversity and inclusion in the classroom. Cover letters and questions about the position may be addressed to Margaret Bender, Chair of Anthropology.  Questions about the application process may be addressed to wakejobs@wfu.edu. The submission of an online application with Wake Forest University is required for this position.

x 1 (3/1/25)

any updates? (3/19)

(3/26) interviews requested

5/2 -- Offer made and accepted.

Grinnell College - 1-Year Visiting Assistant Professor (Deadline March 2)

The Department of Anthropology invites applications for a one-year term contract with the possibility of renewal appointment in anthropological archaeology beginning fall 2025. Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) preferred; Instructor (ABD) or Associate Professor possible.  Research and teaching interests are open to any area in the subfield. Teaching will include an introductory course that incorporates the four-fields of American anthropology (i.e. biological anthropology, archaeology, cultural anthropology, and linguistic anthropology) through the exploration of some topic (such as adaptation, kinship, childhood, migration, etc.), as well as intermediate and upper-level archaeology courses in the candidate’s specialization.  The ability to teach a course in archaeological methods is also desirable.  Term contract renewals are subject to departmental and college priorities and budget availability.  The teaching load is five courses over two semesters.  Additional information about our curriculum and faculty can be found at http://www.grinnell.edu/academics/areas/anthropology.

Qualifications

Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) preferred; Instructor (ABD) or Associate Professor possible.  

Application Instructions

In letters of application, candidates should discuss their interest in developing as a teacher and scholar in a highly selective undergraduate liberal arts college that emphasizes close student-faculty interaction. They should also discuss their potential to contribute to a college community that maintains a diversity of people and perspectives as one of its core values. To be assured of full consideration, all application materials should be received by March 2, 2025. Candidates will need to upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts (copies are acceptable), a description for an introductory four-fields course with a topical focus, titles and course descriptions for 2 courses at the intermediate or advanced levels (preferably courses not currently offered at Grinnell), and provide email addresses for three references. Questions about this search should be directed to the search chair, Professor Monty Roper, at [AnthropologySearch@grinnell.edu] or 641-269-3017.

University of Iowa - Visiting Professor of Museum Studies (1-year, renewable for a total of 3 years)(Review begins March 10)

The University of Iowa’s Division of Interdisciplinary Programs invites applications for a 100% Visiting Assistant Professor in Museum Studies for the 2025-2026 academic year.  Duties of this position include teaching 4 classes per semester and include one in-person section and one online section of MUSM:3001 (Introduction to Museum Studies) each semester, as well as courses related to exhibition development, public education, and museum administration in fulfillment of the Museum Studies undergraduate certificate. The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues and will serve on the Museum Studies Advisory Committee for the program, as well as other responsibilities as needed. The start date of this position is August 20, 2025. Applicants must have a terminal degree (i.e. PhD, MFA) in hand by August 20, 2025. Required Qualifications: At least 2 years’ professional experience (i.e. at a museum, gallery, repository, archives). Teaching experience at the university level.

Wesleyan University - Visiting Assistant Professor of Archaeology (Deadline March 14)

The Department of Classical Studies and the Archaeology Program at Wesleyan University invite applications for a full-time, visiting Assistant Professor in classical history and material culture, with a specialization in the Western Mediterranean. The initial appointment is for one year beginning in July 2025 with the possibility of renewal for an additional two years.  We are seeking candidates whose research focuses on interactions between the Roman world and surrounding cultures and whose methods and courses can demonstrate the ways in which ancient history and archaeology contribute to current conversations including human rights, political institutions, ethnicity, the environment, or cultural property. The successful candidate may be either an historian or an archaeologist, but will have demonstrated experience in blending innovative teaching with rigorous methodological approaches to the interpretation of classical texts, objects, and sites.  The teaching load is five courses for the academic year and will include a survey course in Greek or Roman history, a survey course in Roman art and archaeology, and a seminar in their research specialty.  Candidates should also be able to contribute to the language curriculum in either Latin or Greek. The PhD must be in hand by the time of the appointment.

The application deadline is Friday, March 14.  A complete application will include electronic versions of (1) a letter of application, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a research statement, and (4) a teaching statement which addresses strategies for fostering inclusivity in the classroom in general.  Applicants invited for interview on Zoom will be asked to supply a writing sample of no more than 25 pages and the email addresses of three referees from whom we may obtain confidential letters of recommendation.  

Applications should be addressed to Professor Christopher Parslow, chair of the search committee, at http://careers.wesleyan.edu/postings/

4/16 --> Any updates from this? Last I heard was they asked for letters, even tho the ad only asked for contact info.

4/27: First-round interviews were a couple of weeks ago, but I haven't heard any updates since. Any news from anyone else?

College of William and Mary - Visiting Assistant Teaching professor (Historical Archaeology)(Review begins March 19)

The Department of Anthropology at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, invites applications for a 1-year, non-tenure track instructional position that will begin August 10, 2025.

We seek an individual with expertise in historical archaeology whose teaching and research complement department strengths. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in race, colonialism, and/or modernity. The successful applicant will be expected to be an effective teacher and will have a [3-3] teaching load. Teaching responsibilities may include Introduction to Archaeology, Historical Archaeology, and courses related to the anthropology of race, colonialism, and modernity at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

University of Exeter - Postdoctoral Research Associate (Pastoralists Lost)(Apply by March 20)

This AHRC funded, full time post is available from 1^st June 2025 to 31^st January 2027 to support the work of Prof. Alan Outram (PI) and Dr Alex Pryor (Co-I).

You will work within the project team associated with the ‘Pastoralists Lost’ project (which includes DFG-funded collaborators at Kiel University, Germany, Prof. Cheryl Makarewicz PI) to undertake scientific analyses of faunal remains from prehistoric Central Asia.

The aim of the project is to investigate stages of horse domestication in the context of the development of early pastoral societies in Northern Central Asia. This will principally involve sampling of horse and other animal teeth to undertake stable isotopic analyses of strontium and oxygen to aid the reconstruction of animal mobility patterns. LA-MC-ICPMS techniques will be applied under the supervision of Dr Alex Pryor.

The post will include laboratory work involving the sampling of animal teeth and preparation for LA-MC-ICPMS analysis, interpretation of strontium and oxygen stable isotope data and collaboratively writing up these data for publication. The post may involve travel to Kazakhstan to select samples from archaeological faunal assemblages, and/or to Kiel, Germany to engage with project partners.

Southern Methodist University - Postdoctoral Fellow in Archaeological Collections Research and Management (Review begins December 1 Full consideration for apps through March 31)

Postdoctoral Fellow in Archaeological Collections Research and Management (position number 00055082).  The Archaeology Research Collections (ARC) and the Department of Anthropology in Dedman College at Southern Methodist University invite applications for a full-time postdoctoral fellow to work within the ARC performing collections-based archaeological research beginning August 1, 2025.  Specifically, this postdoc will be responsible for assisting in the documentation and rehabilitation of ARC collections, use these collections for novel research pursuits, and serve as a team member in our curatorial facility, including assisting and supervising volunteers, undergraduate students and visiting researchers.  We welcome applications from women, underrepresented scholars, military veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

ARC manages more than 4000 ft3 of artifacts, archival documents, photographs, film, and other archaeological materials from research performed by Southern Methodist University between 1965 and 1993. Our collections are of State, National, and International significance, and include materials from Middle Stone Age sites in East Africa; Paleoindian sites of the American Southeast and Southern Plains; ancestral villages and sites of Caddo, Wichita, and other Indigenous Texas  peoples; Spanish Missions of Texas; and, early African-American communities in North Texas. Our mission is to curate SMU-held archaeological collections according to State and Federal standards; to conduct and facilitate novel research and use of these collections; to foster public education of and respect for archaeology as a conduit through which modern communities connect with our shared human past.

Prior experience performing collections-based laboratory work and/or research is required. Areas of research and interest are open; however, applicants with interests in specific collections or areas of research that draw upon and/or complement existing resources within the ARC and the Department of Anthropology are preferred.

-In talking with the current collections manager, they are especially interested in people with experience in rehabbing legacy and orphaned collections

-Deadline extended through March 31.

-Does anyone have insight on why the deadline was extended? Is this a case of them not being happy with the applications they already received, or is there some other bureaucratic/administrative reason for the extension? I sent in an application back in December and am wondering if this means I have been rejected or if I am still in the mix...

--From what I've heard, too few applicants in the pool.

---I heard that they received fewer applications than expected. I submitted an application on 3/6

-April 9, invitation for zoom interview and letters from references requested x 2

-April 15, To the other person that received an invitation to interview: any news on the scheduling? I have not heard back from them since they contacted me asking for my availability for a Zoom interview over the next 2 weeks and the letters from references.

^ Reply to the above (April 15) : Now scheduled for interview later this week x 2

- May 12, 2025: Any News on this position?

Temple University - Assistant Professor of Instruction (Review begins April 1) SEARCH CANCELED

Temple University’s Department of Anthropology seeks an anthropologist with training or extensive experience in museum studies, public history, or similar. This individual should hold a Ph.D. in Anthropology or a related field but is not restricted to a particular subfield. This position will be evenly distributed between teaching (2 courses per semester) and serving as the Assistant Director of the Temple Anthropology Laboratory and Museum. The successful candidate will teach courses primarily in museum theory, methods, and ethics and will contribute to the development of museum studies curriculum at Temple.

We are seeking a colleague with exciting ideas about university museums that will help build on the momentum that has developed behind the TALM in recent years, especially focused on education and outreach to the Temple community and beyond. They will also support museum efforts in collections management, repatriation, and fundraising. We are particularly interested in an anthropologist with experience working with Indigenous peoples who can contribute to an emerging focus on Indigenous studies in the Department of Anthropology. The successful candidate should also be firmly grounded in anthropological theory and be able to demonstrate the way that their research or professional goals enhance the TALM.

Requirements include a Ph.D. at time of appointment and a strong record of teaching and curatorial experience. The application should include 1) a cover letter, 2) a curriculum vitae with contact information for three references, and 3) a teaching statement that demonstrates high potential for excellence in teaching and explains how the applicant would enhance their teaching through use of the TALM.

Please send completed application materials to kimberwilliams@temple.edu.

- Applied x1

- Not sure what is going on here, but at some point the AAA "closing date" on the page was changed from May 2 to March 20, well before of the April 1 review date. (3/28)

- Search canceled with possibility of renewal in the next AY (3/28)

University of New Mexico - Visiting Assistant Professor of Anthropology (Deadline May 15)

The UNM Department of Anthropology invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor position in Anthropological Archaeology beginning in August 2025. Geographic specialization is open. The successful candidate will teach a section of the four-field Introduction to Anthropology class each semester, and introductory archaeology courses: “World Archaeology” (Fall semester) and “Archaeology in Practice” (Spring Semester). The remaining courses will be determined by the candidate’s area of specialization and departmental needs; the ability to teach at least one hands-on methods courses is especially desired. Note: our more specialized upper-level methods and topics courses typically serve both undergraduate students and graduate students in our Master’s in Public Archaeology and PhD programs.

Sul Ross State University - Visiting Assistant Professor of Anthropology (Unknown deadline, posted Oct 16)

Position Summary: This requisition will be used to file two (2) positions. This up to a 3 year appointment that is 75% research and 25% teaching 9-month appointment through the Center for Big Bend Studies and the Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences within the Jimmy D. Case College of Literature, Arts, and Social Sciences at Sul Ross State University. Additional summer salary is available and covered by research grants.

Primary Responsibilities: Teach 3 semester credit hours per semester (usually one course); while developing and conducting an active research program centered on Southwestern, arid landscapes, and Trans-Pecos archaeology. Courses to be taught or developed include but are not limited to, introduction to anthropology, introduction to anthropology research methods, field methods courses, and other advanced graduate courses.

The successful candidate will conduct independent research while teaching an array of undergraduate courses and developing courses for a graduate program when appropriate. Courses will be taught face-to-face as well as through distance delivery. Aid in establishing an externally funded research program involving undergraduate and graduate students, participation in professional development, and university and community service; participate in appropriate conferences and meetings; serve on university committees, and provide service through outreach activities.

University of West Georgia - Bioarchaeology (Unknown deadline)

The University of West Georgia's Antonio J. Waring, Jr. Archaeological Laboratory, in collaboration with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GaDNR), seeks to hire a bioarchaeologist for work on a grant-funded NAGPRA project. This project is focused on re- assessing the GaDNR-controlled collections from the Etowah Mounds site.  The job duties of the successful candidate will include assessing faunal assemblages to identify any potential admixture of human remains; consulting with tribal partners and stakeholders to identify potential associated and unassociated funerary objects; inventorying any new NAGPRA materials identified and working with Laboratory Director and Laboratory Curator to compile dossier reports on materials; regular coordination with the Georgia State Archaeologist to provide updates on project activities and help draft progress reports to Tribal partners; and coordinating with Tribal partners to ensure the proper and respectful preparation of the collections for reburial.

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DISCUSSION, RUMORS, SPECULATION

North American jobs trend

9+ jobs this year looking for someone who works in North America-- any idea why that is popular right now?

— My guess would be it's a combination of responding to recent NAGPRA changes/hoping to find someone who can both teach and address NAGPRA concerns within a university, and the fact that CRM continues to grow and there is a need for people with North America and CRM experience to teach about those topics.

-I agree; it is also confusing, as Mexico and half of Mesoamerica are in North America. They should be more transparent about that, as they are omitting that they want you to manage the NAGPRA situation and train students for CRM. 

- I just want to whine for a second about this trend. I'm happy for my North America peeps since I know the job market is rough for everyone, but as someone who works outside North America I'm very discouraged at how few jobs I've been able to apply for this year compared to last year. Anyone else looking at this board and despairing with each new NorthAm posting?

Arkansas?

Curious if anyone knows what's going on with Arkansas? IIRC this is 4th and 5th job search they've run in recent years. Have a lot people retired, are folks jumping ship, have they just not had good luck with their recent searches? Trying to gauge if the line "Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others" from the ad is university boilerplate or an indicator of a department with problems.

- If you google that line, it comes up on many other job ads (professor or otherwise) at Arkansas - so, just boilerplate. No idea about the frequent searches though...

- This is what I could put together. They had two searches in 2020-2021: one failed and the other hire has since left. The 2022-2023 search in environmental archaeology was successful and the hire is still there. Another archaeologist (at the associate level) has jumped ship in the last 1-2 years.

-There have been issues with a toxic environment in the department. Several people have left because of it.

Utah requirements

What does "Demonstrated ability to live and work legally in the U.S." even mean? Everyone has that ability. I wonder if they want to ask for eligibility or if they want someone already with citizenship or permanent residency status.

- I found that language in other ads from the University so it looks like boilerplate. I did also find that the University can and does sponsor employees for H-1B visas so I suspect people without citizenship or permanent residency could still apply, although it might be a good idea to confirm with the department before applying.