Position Description

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.