Job Title: Assistant Professor of Anthropological Archaeology
Position Summary: 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 for this position are open. We seek candidates who will complement and/or expand upon existing program strengths.
Duties will include:
- 40% Teaching
- 40% Research
- 20% Service
Minimum Qualifications:
- 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 including extramural funding and peer-reviewed publications
- Ability to effectively teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses and to develop new curricula that complement and expand the current course catalog
- Demonstrated 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. Applications received after that date will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.
Position announcement and information regarding how to apply
For additional inquiries, please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Ben Vining, at vining[at]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) 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. Letters of recommendation will be requested only for candidates selected for interviews.
