Assistant Professor in Historical Archaeology
Texas State University - San Marcos, TX
Application Deadline: N/A
The Department of Anthropology at Texas State University invites applications for a new tenure-track appointment at the assistant professor level in historical archaeology with an emphasis in the archaeology of Spanish colonialism or the African Diaspora in the Americas or Caribbean, to begin Fall 2025. The successful candidate will contribute to the department’s baccalaureate degrees in anthropology, M.A. in anthropology, and Ph.D. in applied anthropology. For information about the Center for Archaeological Studies, please visit cas.anthropology.txstate.edu/.
Position responsibilities:
Position responsibilities:
1) Teach introductory and advanced classes in archaeology, historical archaeology and applied archaeology in all degree programs, as assigned.
2) Provide practical training for undergraduate and graduate students.
3) Maintain an externally funded, active research program that results in peer-reviewed publications.
4) Mentor undergraduate, M.A., and Ph.D. students.
5) Contribute to service activities in the department, college, and university.
This position is subject to the availability of funds.
This position is subject to the availability of funds.
Required Qualifications
- Earned Ph.D. in anthropology or archaeology at the time of hire.
- Research in the archaeology of Spanish colonialism or the African Diaspora in the Americas or Caribbean.
- An active record of publication.
- Experience in teaching, or the ability to teach, courses such as Introduction to Archaeology, Historical Archaeology, Archaeological Theory, Historical Archaeological Methods, a field school, and other courses as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience mentoring students
- Experience with descendent community collaboration.
- Experience in methodologies and/or technologies that expand on those currently offered by the department.
- Evidence of external research funding, or a plan to obtain future external research funding that would support the candidate’s research and/or teaching.
Application Procedures
Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered,https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/45903
For full consideration, all application materials must be received by November 1, 2024.
Interested applicants should submit the following materials:
Interested applicants should submit the following materials:
1) A cover letter highlighting experience and qualifications with regard to (a) the position’s responsibilities and (b) the required and preferred qualifications.
2) A detailed curriculum vita
3) Unofficial transcripts
4) The names and email addresses of three references who will be asked to provide written letters of recommendation if the candidate is chosen for further consideration.
The candidate selected for hire will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting institutions.
For inquiries, please contact Dr. Heather Smith, Search Committee Chair, at [email protected].
3) Unofficial transcripts
4) The names and email addresses of three references who will be asked to provide written letters of recommendation if the candidate is chosen for further consideration.
The candidate selected for hire will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting institutions.
For inquiries, please contact Dr. Heather Smith, Search Committee Chair, at [email protected].
Proposed Start Date
Fall 2025
Posting Date
04/05/2024
Review Date
11/01/2024
Open Until Filled?
Yes
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