Assistant Professor Of Anthropological Archaeology

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA
Salary is commensurate with experience + qualifica...
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Active field and/or laboratory research program
Extramural funding
Peer-reviewed publications
** The University of Arkansas is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Anthropological Archaeology to begin in August 2025. The ideal candidate will have a strong research program, teaching experience, and the ability to foster a scholarly environment while contributing to the department's existing strengths. **

Job Summary

  • The Department of Anthropology at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Anthropological Archaeology to start in August 2025.
  • The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an active field and/or laboratory research program, which is supported by extramural funding, leads to peer-reviewed publications, and provides impactful undergraduate and graduate educational experiences.
  • The benefits package includes 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.

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** The University of Arkansas is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Anthropological Archaeology to begin in August 2025. The ideal candidate will have a strong research program, teaching experience, and the ability to foster a scholarly environment while contributing to the department's existing strengths. **

Salary

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications; Benefits: 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.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • active field and/or laboratory research program
  • extramural funding
  • peer-reviewed publications
  • scholarly environment for all

Nice-to-have

  • collaborative research programs
  • cognate environmental and area studies
  • Arkansas Archeological Survey
  • University of Arkansas Stable Isotope Lab

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in anthropology or related field
  • active research program in anthropological archaeology
  • demonstrated theoretical and methodological expertise
  • strong record of scholarship
  • extramural funding
  • peer-reviewed publications
  • experience teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses
  • ability to mentor students

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