Assistant Professor of Archaeology, North America

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.

We especially invite applications from candidates who are committed to developing collaborative research programs with departmental colleagues, colleagues in cognate departments and area studies programs, and with other centers and units in the University of Arkansas system, such as the Arkansas Archeological Survey, the University of Arkansas Stable Isotope Lab, the Center for Advanced Spatial Technologies, and the Arkansas Humanities Center. We encourage applicants to view the University’s current Strategic Plan and Signature Research Areas.

Duties will include:
•40% Teaching
•40% Research
•20% Service

Minimum Qualifications:
•Ph.D. in anthropology or a closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education conferred by the start of appointment
•An active research program in anthropological archaeology

Preferred Qualifications:
•Demonstrated theoretical and methodological expertise that complements or expands on existing program foci
•A strong record of national/international scholarship in North American archaeology, including extramural funding and peer-reviewed publications
•A research and teaching philosophy that involves public, applied, and/or community-engaged archaeology such as partnerships with local, regional, descendant and/or stakeholder communities
•Experience teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses and ability develop new curricula to complement and expand the current course catalog
•Ability to mentor undergraduate and graduate students in independent research
•Demonstrated commitment to cultivating a scholarly environment for all through teaching, mentoring, research, outreach, and service

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Completed applications received by October 27, 2024, will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position. This position will remain open until filled. For additional inquiries, please contact the search committee chair, Carla Klehm, at cklehm@uark.edu. For a complete position announcement and information regarding how to apply, visit https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UASYS/job/Assistant-Professor-of-Archaeology--North-America_R0062425?locations=17a66cdad98201f7890cfb48ca00e249.

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.

The University of Arkansas is an Affirmative Action/EOE institution committed to achieving diversity in its faculty and staff. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, especially individuals who contribute to diversity of our campus community. The university welcomes applications without regard to race/color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.