Tenure Track Assistant Professor - Public or Community-Based Archaeologist

Job description

Tenure Track Assistant Professor - Public or Community-Based Archaeologist

The Tenure-Track Assistant Professor position in public or community-based archaeology (geographic area open) will begin August 25, 2027. The position holder should have an interest in historic archaeology, the archaeology of colonialism, and/or the archaeology of the recent past. The Assistant Professor is expected to engage in scholarly activities, contribute to teaching courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels (including introductory-level and general education courses), and to provide service at the departmental level.

Responsibilities:

Maintains an active research program with a sustained record of publication in peer-reviewed sources;

Teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in archaeology and contributes to curricular and program development in archaeology; and

Participates in service to the department.

Required Qualifications:

PhD in Anthropology or Archaeology (PhD must be in hand at the time of application);

Experience teaching (or support teaching) in an Anthropology department or a related field;

Active engagement in public or community-based archaeology;

Demonstrated record of scholarly achievement;

A research program characterized by strong theoretical grounding with a focus in one or more of the following areas: historic archaeology; the archaeology of colonialism, and/or the archaeology of the recent past; and

Ability to teach an upper-division undergraduate/graduate course on archaeological theory.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in archaeology;

Demonstrated record of success at obtaining extramural funding;

Methodological approach that complements, but does not duplicate, existing faculty strengths; and

Ability to develop an archaeological field school that would serve George Mason University's undergraduate student body.

Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Tenure Track Assistant Professor at by October 1, 2026. Complete and submit the online application and provide 1) a cover letter that addresses research and teaching experience and interests, not to exceed 3 pages; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) copies of up to 3 representative scholarly works; 4) a list of three references (with full contact information) for review.

Worksite address

fairfax, VA, 22032, US

Who can apply

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