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Brown University – Sept. 6, 2012
Assistant Professor of Environmental Remote Sensing

Environmental Change Initiative

The Environmental Change Initiative (ECI) (www.eci.brown.edu), Brown University, invites applications for a Brown University tenure-track faculty position in Environmental Remote Sensing. We seek a scholar who uses remotely sensed data to analyze the multiscalar and complex relationships between human societies and the natural environment. Requirements include a Ph.D. in an environmentally-relevant social or natural science, a record of achievement in the use of remotely sensed data in environmental science-focused research demonstrated by peer reviewed publications and/or externally funded research, and a commitment to excellence in graduate and undergraduate teaching. We seek candidates whose research interests and expertise complement and strengthen existing ECI research foci in land change science, biogeochemical processes, and conservation science. The successful candidate should integrate research efforts with environmentally relevant natural and social sciences spanning sociology, ecology, evolutionary biology and geological and climate science and have experience working in an interdisciplinary team. In addition to remotely sensed data, we are interested in candidates who broadly incorporate geospatial technologies in their research. S/he will maintain an active, externally-funded research program and be involved in teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels. ECI fosters interdisciplinary research and education in the environmental sciences at Brown. The University is making investments in the ECI including new resources for interdisciplinary research, post-doctoral research appointments, graduate education and a cooperative graduate program with the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) at Woods Hole. The candidate will be a core faculty member of the ECI with an appointment in a tenure-granting department such as Sociology, Geological Sciences, or Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. Appointment is expected at the Assistant Professor level, although exceptional circumstances would warrant appointment at a higher level. The department appointment will require that the candidate’s qualifications are commensurate with the tenuring department’s standards for a tenured or tenure-track appointment.

Requirements include a Ph.D. in an environmentally-related discipline, a record of achievement in the use of remotely sensed data in environmental science-focused research, and a commitment to graduate and undergraduate teaching.

To apply, please submit a letter of interest addressed to Jack Mustard, Search Committee Chair, Environmental Change Initiative, along with a current CV, teaching and research statements, and 3 letters of reference for the Assistant Professor position. Applications should be submitted through Interfolio at www.interfolio.com/apply/12528 and must be received by September 6, 2012 in order to receive full consideration. For administrative questions regarding this position please contact Bonnie Horta at Bernadette_Horta@brown.edu or (401) 863-3032. Brown University is an EEO/AA employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.


 * I worked with these folks at Brown and it's a great research department. I think they would welcome an archaeologist in this position who had a really strong handle on remote sensing, vegetation and landform reconstruction, or the like, and linked that with social questions.
 * Really, letters of rec for wave 1??? Rude.

DePauw University - October 22, 2012
Sociology and Anthropology, DePauw University. Anthropological Archaeology. Tenure-track position beginning August 2013. Rank/salary commensurate with experience. Ph.D. preferred, ABD considered. Required: Excellent teaching, active scholarship, commitment to teaching undergraduates in liberal arts setting, willingness to work closely with colleagues in both anthropology and sociology. Preferred: Expertise complementing existing specialties; fieldwork complementing current faculty work in Latin America, Africa and South Asia; scholars who include students in fieldwork projects or research. Teaching load: 3-3 including introduction to physical anthropology, archaeology, topics courses, and upper division core courses such as theory and senior seminar. Course development in specialization encouraged. See http://www.depauw.edu/academics/departments-programs/sociology-and-anthropology/. Pre-tenure leave and funding for professional and curriculum development available: http://www.depauw.edu/offices/academic-affairs/faculty-development/.

Send application letter, cv, copy of transcripts, evidence of teaching effectiveness (syllabi and course evaluations), and three letters of recommendation to Matthew Oware, Chair; Sociology and Anthropology Department, DePauw University, 100 E. Seminary, Greencastle, IN 46135. Application review begins October 22 and continues until filled. DePauw University is an EEOE. Women and members of under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. Preferred Education: Doctorate

NOTES: Employer will assist with relocation costs

Harvard University - October 1, 2012
The Department of Anthropology at Harvard University invites applications for a Tenure Track appointment at the level of Assistant Professor or untenured Associate Professor in the field of Paleolithic Archaeology. We seek a candidate with expertise in the archaeology of hominins in Eurasia and/or Africa prior to ca. 10,000 calBP. Preference will be given to candidates who have active field projects and are also proficient in one or more aspects of archaeological science/technical studies (e.g., lithic analysis, geoarchaeology, environmental archaeology, archaeological statistics, etc.) complementary to existing department strengths. Candidates are expected to be able to offer introductory as well as advanced courses to undergraduates and graduate students and to demonstrate a promise of excellence in both research and teaching. In addition to a cover letter, applicants should provide a statement of present and future research as well as a statement of teaching interests and philosophy, and names and contact information (including e-mail addresses) of three to five references. In addition, the application should include a CV, teaching evaluations and two or three writing samples/ publications. Please submit the materials through the ARIES portal (academicpositions.harvard.edu), no later than October 1, 2012. The appointment is expected to begin on July 1, 2013 and a Ph.D. is required by the start date.

James Madison University - Nov. 2, 2012
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at James Madison University invites applications for a tenure-track position in historical archaeology at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor to begin August 2013. Preference will be given to candidates who work in the Middle Atlantic region, or who can regularly provide undergraduate students with local laboratory and field experiences.

Duties and Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be able to teach introductory and upper level courses in archaeological method and theory, historical archaeology and courses that reflect their research interests.

Qualifications: Ph.D. by time of appointment is required. Candidates should be excellent teachers in small and large classroom settings and maintain active scholarly research programs.

Pay Rate: Commensurate with experience

Special Instructions: To apply:

Step 1: Applicants must complete the online faculty application via JMU JobLink at joblink.jmu.edu.

Step 2: Applicants must also mail a letter of interest outlining experience and qualifications, a CV, evidence of teaching effectiveness (including introductory and upper-division course syllabi and summaries of course evaluations, if available), up to three samples of scholarly writing and contact information for three references to: Dr. Julie Solometo Archaeology Search Chair, Sociology and Anthropology, MSC 7501, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807.

Review of applications will begin November 2, 2012.

Ohio State University (November 1, 2012)
The Ohio State University Department of Anthropology seeks an archaeologist for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level, beginning academic year 2013-2014. The Department of Anthropology is recognized nationally for its strengths in the study of the human past, including social, cultural, and biological/evolutionary dimensions. The Department of Anthropology seeks to recruit a junior-level archaeologist with interests in the cultural and social dimensions of the human past. The expectation is that the successful candidate will have evidence of an ongoing field program, a strong record of research and publication, and a record of teaching excellence. The geographic region and specialization are open, but preference will be given to applicants working in North America. Teaching and research interests should be compatible with the departmentâ€™s focus on evolutionary anthropology, human ecological adaptations, and quantitative approaches in anthropology. The successful candidate will strengthen collaborations with other OSU departments and colleges, especially in units that share common interests in the study of the human past. Ph.D. required. Application deadline is November 1, 2012. Send letter of application, CV, and contact information for three references to Chair, Anthropology Search Committee, Department of Anthropology, 4034 Smith Laboratory, 174 W. 18th Avenue, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210-1106. To build a diverse workforce, Ohio State University encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. EEO/AA employer.

University of Michigan (Job #1) - Sept. 1, 2012
Deadline: September 1, 2012

The Department of Anthropology and Museum of Anthropology invite applications for a joint professorial and curatorial appointment, to start September 1, 2013. We are seeking an individual with expertise in the archaeology of circumpolar region, with the time period and specialization open. Applicants must have Ph.D. in hand at time of application, and applicants who are currently at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank are encouraged to apply. Please send BY EMAIL ONLY: 1. A letter of interest, 2. A curriculum vitae, 3. A statement of current and future research plans, 4. A statement of teaching philosophy and experience, 5. Evidence of teaching excellence, and 6. Names and complete contact information for three referees by September 1, 2012, to [mailto:umich.anthro.chair@umich.edu umich.anthro.chair@umich.edu] with “Circumpolar Archaeology Search Application” as the subject line. The University of Michigan is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The University is supportive of the needs of dual career couples.

University of Michigan (Job #2) - Sept. 1, 2012
Deadline: September 1, 2012

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN. The Department of Anthropology and Museum of Anthropology invite applications for a joint professorial and curatorial appointment, to start September 1, 2013. We are seeking an anthropological archaeologist with expertise in the origins of human culture, with the time period and specialization open. Applicants must have Ph.D. in hand at time of application, and applicants who are currently at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank are encouraged to apply. Please send BY EMAIL ONLY: 1. A letter of interest, 2. A curriculum vitae, 3. A statement of current and future research plans, 4. A statement of teaching philosophy and experience, 5. Evidence of teaching excellence, and 6. Names and complete contact information for three referees by September 1, 2012, to [mailto:umich.anthro.chair@umich.edu umich.anthro.chair@umich.edu] with “Origins of Culture Search Application” as the subject line. The University of Michigan is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The University is supportive of the needs of dual career couples.

Rochester Institute of Technology - Nov. 4, 2012
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at the Rochester Institute of Technology seeks an archaeologist for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position, beginning late August, 2013. We seek applicants who balance field research, technical expertise, and culturally and theoretically significant inquiry to contribute to a dynamic, growing department and its degree programs. Applicants must have PhD in hand by start date, and have both field research experience and a technical specialization that would strengthen existing Institute expertise, such as Archaeometry, GIS, remote sensing, or materials science. Applicants must have at least one year of teaching experience, a record of publication and funded research, an active research agenda, and a commitment to students. Applicants will be able to teach courses in introductory archaeology, themes in archaeological research, regional archaeology, field methods, as well as develop new courses for the expanding degree programs. The teaching load consists of five course sections per year.

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology offers two undergraduate B.S. degree programs: Sociology & Anthropology and International & Global Studies:www.rit.edu/cla/sociology/index.html We are seeking an individual who has the ability and interest in contributing to RIT’s core values, honor code, and statement of diversity.

Apply online at careers.rit.edu. Faculty Search: IRC60437. Upload via this website a cover letter addressing the listed qualifications; a curriculum vita with the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references; a sample publication; and a list of courses you are prepared to teach. You can contact the search committee chair with questions on the position at: Professor William Middleton, [mailto:wdmgss@rit.edu wdmgss@rit.edu]. Application deadline is November 4, 2012. Preliminary interviews will take place in November by telephone or at the AAA meetings.

University of Western Australia (8 June 2012)
Assistant Professor - 2 positions, Professional Archaeology & Rock Art Studies
 * • 3 year appointment
 * • Salary range: Level B $81,400 - $96,663 p.a.
 * • Plus 17% superannuation
 * • Closing date: Friday, 8 June 2012

In an exciting development for Archaeology and Heritage at The University of Western Australia, applications are invited from two researchers keen to join a dynamic, growing and diverse community of archaeologists.

We are seeking a scholar to implement and oversee the development of the new Master of Professional Archaeology program. This course is designed to respond to the shortage of professional archaeologists, in particular in relation to the growth of the industrial and mining sectors of Australia and is designed to provide advanced archaeological training in the skills, values and knowledge of a professional archaeologist. Applicants with teaching experience are requested to submit a teaching portfolio as part of their application. Some assistance with relocation expenses (if applicable) may be negotiated.

Washington University in St. Louis - Nov 16, 2012
We invite applications for a tenure-track appointment in anthropological archaeology at the level of Assistant Professor to begin in fall 2013.

We seek an anthropological archaeologist to fill an entry-level tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. This appointment is part of the department's development of a new Anthropology track called Global Health and Environment and the successful candidate must be able to offer courses broadly related to these topics. Candidates must have demonstrated excellence in innovative theoretical and methodological approaches that complement the existing strengths of the department. Active fieldwork is required. Area and time period of research are open, with preference for candidates working outside of North America. Candidates with research focused on the following topics are especially encouraged: human interaction with climate and environment; foodways and diet; archaeological science; multiregional interactions and political economy; societal diversity and identity. The candidate is expected to work with graduate students in developing research projects, and have a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching. Duties include teaching courses, advising students, conducting sponsored research and writing for publication, and university service.

Applications should consist of a curriculum vitae and a cover letter describing current research and teaching interests, and names of three referees. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in hand by time of appointment. All materials should be sent as MSWord files or PDFs via e-mail with “Archaeology Search” in the subject line to: Melanie McDowell (melanie@artsci.wustl.edu )

Priority will be given to applications received on or before November 16, 2012, but the search will continue until the position is filled.

University of Vermont - November 1, 2012
The University of Vermont Department of Anthropology seeks to hire a tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in archaeology. We invite applications from broadly-trained, anthropological archaeologists with expertise in the study of complex societies (geographic area and time period open). Candidates that pursue one or more of the following themes in their research are especially encouraged to apply: landscape archaeology with GIS or remote sensing applications; cultural interface with environment or climate; or materials science.

The successful candidate will be expected to undertake an active program of field and laboratory research and to obtain extramural funding to support these pursuits. In addition to teaching, faculty members are expected to advise and mentor undergraduates and, whenever practical, involve students in their research. UVM is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and service. Applicants are requested to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal. Prospective candidates should submit a letter detailing their areas of expertise and their potential research and teaching contributions along with a curriculum vitae and contact information for three professional references. Apply online at www.uvmjobs.com by searching for the position under the department name (Anthropology) only. The position will remain open until filled but priority will be given to applications submitted by November 1, 2012. The hire must have a Ph.D. in anthropology. The anticipated start date is August, 2013.

Established in 1791, the University of Vermont is a major research university located in the state's largest city of Burlington. Our community has been labeled one of the nation’s best small cities and ranks highly "for outside activities, arts and entertainment, safety, and overall quality of life." UVM is committed to increasing faculty diversity and the department welcomes applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial, and cultural groups and from people with disabilities. The University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunities employer.

Mississippi State University (Nov. 16, 2012)
The Department of Anthropology & Middle Eastern Cultures (AMEC) at Mississippi State University seeks applications for the position of Department Head to begin July 1, 2013. AMEC (http://amec.msstate.edu/) is a young, rapidly growing department. Undergraduates receive basic grounding in four-field anthropology. The applied M.A. program has two tracks: archaeology/bioarchaeology and cultural anthropology. Faculty areas include environmental anthropology and archaeology, human skeletal analysis, household and settlement pattern archaeology, and medical anthropology. Applied aspects include cultural resource management (CRM), forensic anthropology, isotope studies, geophysics, and human-environment interaction. The Department Head will serve on graduate committees and as major professor for a limited number of students. Teaching expectation is one course per semester. AMEC is in the College of Arts & Sciences, which includes 14 academic departments and eleven programs. The department is housed in the Cobb Institute of Archaeology (http://www.cobb.msstate.edu/), an endowed institute with office and lab space, a research library, a museum and a CRM office. The Head of AMEC will work in consultation with the Director of the Cobb Institute to coordinate activities and meet shared goals of the Department and Institute. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Anthropology or Archaeology and have or be eligible for tenure at the rank of Professor. Candidates should have a substantial publication record, experience with grants and contracts, and a research agenda complementing the department’s B.A. program in Anthropology and M.A. program in Applied Anthropology. Subfield, interest area, and geographic area are open. Applicants should send a cover letter, CV, statement detailing the applicant’s vision for and fit in an applied program, evidence of scholarly activity and teaching effectiveness, and names & contact information for at least three references to Chair, AMEC Search Committee, PO Box AR, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762. Applicants must also apply online at www.jobs.msstate.edu (PARF # 6854). Review of applications will begin Nov. 16, 2012, although applications will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled.

Job posting at AAA

Beloit College
Three semester replacement archaeology position Beloit, WI

Archaeologist. Beloit College invites applications for a three-semester replacement position beginning January 2013. Except for North America, the geographical specialization is open. The successful candidate must exhibit exceptional enthusiasm for, and commitment to, undergraduate teaching. Preference will be given to individuals who can teach quantitative methods and/or anthropological research design. Teaching load is 5 courses per year, 2 to 3 courses per semester. Beloit College has a long history of excellence in anthropological education and the department offers courses in all four fields and has close ties with the Logan Museum of Anthropology. Interest in using the Logan Museum for teaching or research is a plus. A Ph.D. and a record of successful undergraduate teaching are preferred. Located in a diverse community close to Madison, Milwaukee, and Chicago, Beloit College is a highly selective liberal arts college of approximately 1250 students from 48 states and 40 countries. Strong candidates must be able to employ effective pedagogical strategies to teach and work with this diverse student body. The college emphasizes excellence in teaching, learning beyond the traditional classroom, international perspectives, and collaborative research among students and faculty. Recognized as one of the Colleges that Change Lives, Beloit is committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty and strongly encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups. Applicants should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, description of research agenda, and contact information for three references via email to BCAnthroSearch@beloit.edu.


 * Review of applications will begin September 1, 2012 and continue until the position is filled. AA/EEO Employer. Job Posted: July 26, 2012


 * 09/01/2012: Email acknowledgement of receipt
 * To the above poster: did you send it much earlier than the 1st? I have not received an acknowledgement...
 * Sorry, should have made that clearer, I sent it in just before the deadline, on the 31st I think. However, I did also get a request for reference letters today (09/04/2012).
 * Got the letter request today as well (9/4) (x3), after asking the above. I wonder if they're requesting letters from everyone.
 * I (third person in this list) received a letter request on 09/04/2012 as well.

Simon Fraser University (August 1, 2012)
Position: Three-year limited term bioanthropology or environmental archaeology

The Department of Archaeology at Simon Fraser University invites applications for a three-year Limited Term Assistant Professor position (with possibility for renewal and/or opportunity to apply for the position if it is approved as a tenure-track position) specialising in bioanthropology or environmental archaeology, beginning 1 January 2013. We seek an individual with an established research programme in bioanthropology or environmental archaeology as well as proven ability to publish results and secure research funding. The bioanthropologist must have expertise in human osteology, with specialization in forensics preferred. The environmental archaeologist requires expertise in archaeological science or quantitative applications, with a focus on human-environmental interactions. Regional area of specialization is open. The successful applicant must demonstrate potential for effective teaching at the undergraduate level, including general archaeology courses as well as upper division courses in human osteology or environmental archaeology. A Ph.D. is required at the time of appointment.
 * Also posted at Archaeology Jobs 2011-2012 & Physical Anthropology 2012-2013

RESEARCH
=== University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia - Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Archaeology === Job No.:493753

Area:Faculty of Social & Behavioural Sciences

Salary (FTE):Academic Research Level A1 ($55,931.91 - $75,867.70)

Work type:Full Time - Fixed Term

Location: University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia

School of Social Science: With around 35 academic staff and 80 higher degree students the School of Social Science is one of the largest and most prestigious of its type in Australia. It is a research-intensive School comprising the disciplines of archaeology, anthropology, criminology and sociology. Facilities include the internationally-recognised Archaeological Science Laboratories and the Anthropology Museum. The School also has a consultancy arm - the UQ Culture and Heritage Unit.

The role: As a Postdoctoral Research Fellow, the successful candidate would conduct research to develop high-quality publications and there could possibly be the occasional undergraduate teaching opportunity along with some postgraduate prospects. You would also contribute to the development of the School's archaeology discipline.

The person: You will have a PhD in Archaeology or an Anthropology PhD with specialisation in archaeology from a four-field university program or a PhD in a related field. Your demonstrated expert knowledge in archaeological science will have a preferred geographic area of specialisation in the Pacific Islands and/or tropical Australia. It is desirable that you have methodological expertise in the geochemical analysis of Oceanic basalt rocks and artefacts or wood charcoal identification. Your demonstrated ability to work in interdisciplinary collaborations is essential. An excellent publication record and a capacity to secure external funding are also essential.

Remuneration: This is a full-time, fixed-term appointment for 2 years at Research Academic Level A, to commence in late 2012 or early 2013. The base salary will be in the range $55,931 to $75,867 pa plus employer superannuation contributions of up to 17% (total package will be in the range $65,439 - $88,764 pa). PhD holders will be offered a minimum salary of $70,676 plus superanuation and there will be a 2.5% salary increase in January 2013.

Enquiries: To discuss this role please contact Professor Marshall Weisler (Head of Archaeology) phone +61 7 3365 3038 or email m.weisler@uq.edu.au.

To submit an application for this role, use the Apply button below. All applicants must supply the following documents: Cover letter, Resume and Selection Criteria responses.

For information on completing the application process click here.

Application closing date:16 Sep 2012 11:55pm E. Australia Standard Time

General Discussion, Rumors, and Speculation
What ever happened to the two University of Michigan jobs that were posted? One was for culture origins and the other for arctic archaeology? A: Now posted above (5/28/12)

Grim