Assistant Professor of Anthropological Archaeology

Overview:


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. The department seeks candidates who will complement and/or expand upon existing program strengths.
Responsibilities:

* 40% Teaching: Teach undergraduate and graduate courses, develop new curricula, and mentor students

* 40% Research: Conduct an active research program in anthropological archaeology, secure extramural funding, and publish research in peer-reviewed journals

* 20% Service: Participate in departmental, college, and university service, and contribute to the development of a scholarly environment

Qualifications:

* 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, including extramural funding and peer-reviewed publications

+ Demonstrated experience teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses, and ability to develop new curricula

+ 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

Benefits:


The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. Benefits include university contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary