Archaeology Jobs 2014-2015

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George Mason University (VA) - Oct. 15
The George Mason University, Department of Sociology and Anthropology invites applications for a Tenure-Track Archaeology position at the Assistant Professor-level, beginning academic year 2015-2016.

Qualifications: The program seeks to recruit a junior-level archaeologist with interests in the cultural, social and environmental dimensions of the human past; and who balances field research, technical and methodological expertise, and culturally and theoretically significant inquiry. The expectation is that the successful candidate will have evidence of an ongoing field program and funded research, a strong record of research, publication, and teaching excellence. Candidates should be able to offer introductory as well as advanced courses to undergraduate and graduate students in small and large-sized classes, and to teach archaeological methods and theory. The geographic region and specialization are open and should complement existing program strengths. Applicants must have Ph.D. in-hand at time of submission of their application.

Responsibilities: Candidates will have the opportunity to teach in the graduate program. The teaching load for this position is 2:2. The successful candidate will contribute to building the archaeology and physical anthropology offerings at the undergraduate and graduate levels; and foster collaborations with other George Mason University departments and colleges, especially in units that share common interests in the study of the human past. The Mason Anthropology Program offers a B.A. and M.A. degree in Anthropology. It includes courses in all four fields of anthropology with opportunities to collaborate across subdisciplines.
 * For full consideration, applicants must apply for position number F8461z at http://jobs.gmu.edu/; complete and submit the online application; and upload a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and a list of three persons whom we may contact for letters of reference. Any questions should be directed to Professor Linda J. Seligmann, Chair, Archaeology Search Committee, at: LSELIGM2@GMU.EDU or 703-993-1334. Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2014.
 * Does anyone have information regarding the search GM conducted back in 2011-2012? This sounds like a nice job at a cool place.
 * The previous search was for a historical archaeologist (African Diaspora?) but it was apparently cancelled/closed and judging from their current faculty list, no-one was hired. Fairfax is a nice city, btw, but the only bummer is that it is very expensive to live there and the traffic is pretty bad (not Boston levels, but still bad). Ordinary run of the mill houses can be half a million bucks or more easily nowadays in the greater Northern Va area. I doubt that an ordinary faculty salary can cope with that well. Of course, given this market, it will slow no-one down from applying (nor should it!) but just an FYI...and like I said, you'd probably like living there anyways.

Ohio University (OH) - Archaeobotany of North America - Aug. 31
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Ohio University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Anthropology in the area of Archaeobotany of North America, with specialization in the areas of food, domestication, indigenous societies, and diet in the Ohio region. The successful candidate will teach upper-division courses focusing on archaeobotany, ethnobotany, prehistoric human diet, origins of food production, archaeological and archaeobotanical laboratory methods, and prehistoric human landscape modification. Possible courses include Origins of Food Production; Archaeology of Food; Food, History and Culture; Land Use and Food Production; American Indian Subsistence; and/or Food in the Ancient World; among others. The successful candidate will also teach regular sections of an introductory course in the Anthropology program, and will carry primary responsibility for running the Field School in Ohio Archaeology in the summer. Anthropology faculty teach two courses per semester.

This Archaeobotany position will contribute to the new interdisciplinary curriculum on Food Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences at Ohio University. Interested applicants can learn more about the Food Studies theme here: http://www.ohio.edu/cas/undergrad/themes/food-studies/.

Link to Apply: https://www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/postings/9966
 * This position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please apply by August 31, 2014. Questions may be directed to Haley Duschinski, Search Committee Chair, at duschins@ohio.edu.

San Diego State University (CA) - Human-Environmental Dynamics - Oct. 15
The Department of Anthropology at San Diego State University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the level of assistant professor in the archaeology of human-environmental dynamics beginning in Fall 2015. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Anthropology or related field, a proven record of excellent publication, potential for securing external research funding, and expertise in environmental archaeology. Specialty interests may include GIS, paleoethnobotany, archaeometry, geoarchaeology, zooarchaeology, or other skills that complement existing departmental strengths. Regional focus is open. Excellent teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels is necessary, including general anthropology courses as well as upper division courses in areas of expertise. Ability to teach quantitative data analysis is desirable. The successful candidate will join and contribute to the recently established interdisciplinary Area of Excellence: The SDSU Center for Climate and Sustainability Studies (C2S2).

To apply, email pdf versions of a letter of application describing research agenda and teaching interests, curriculum vitae, and names and addresses of three references to Todd Braje, anthfacsearch@mail.sdsu.edu. More information on SDSU’s Department of Anthropology can be found at: http://anthropology.sdsu.edu.
 * Application review will begin on October 15, 2014 and the position will remain open until filled.

Stanford University (CA) - Assistant Professor, Archaeology - Nov. 3
The Department of Anthropology at Stanford University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty appointment in archaeology. The appointment will be made at the Assistant Professor rank. The successful applicant must hold a PhD in archaeology. While the area is open, we expect that the successful candidate would add to the geographical scope and to the methodological and laboratory breadth of the archaeology program. The Anthropology Department has a unique interdisciplinary focus that emphasizes theoretically informed analyses of social and cultural processes and quantitative research. Therefore, a program of fieldwork, as well as broad theoretical and substantive interests, are essential for this position.


 * For full consideration, materials must be received by November 3, 2014. The term of appointment would begin September 1, 2015. Send vita, letter describing qualifications and interests, one example of written work and the names of three referees to Professor Lynn Meskell, Chair, Archaeology Search Committee, Department of Anthropology, 450 Serra Mall, Building 50, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305-2034. If submitting applications virtually, please send the requested materials in a pdf format via email to Ellen Christensen, [mailto:luce@stanford.edu luce@stanford.edu].

=== University of British Columbia (CAN) - Assistant Professor in the Art and Archaeology of the Roman World - October 8 === The Department of Classical, Near Eastern and Religious Studies at the University of British Columbia invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Art and Archaeology of the Roman World to commence July 1, 2015. The successful candidate will join a flourishing interdisciplinary department with a longstanding graduate program in Classical and Near Eastern Archaeology, with strengths in cross-cultural approaches. S/he will be competent to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses in Roman archaeology and Roman visual culture. Beyond the ability to teach the range of Roman material culture, the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the teaching of other courses in classical archaeology, Roman history, and/or ancient languages.

An active archaeological project that can provide field-work opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students will be considered an asset. The successful candidate must hold a PhD in Roman Archaeology (or expect to have successfully defended prior to July 1, 2015) and must have demonstrated accomplishments in scholarship along with enthusiasm for teaching in a department with the unique combination of fields present in CNERS. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active program of research, graduate and undergraduate teaching, and to participate fully in graduate supervision, departmental service, events, and initiatives. The programs, faculty research interests, and general activities of CNERS are found at: http://www.cnrs.ubc.ca.

The starting salary for the position will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

The University of British Columbia hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity and diversity within its community. We especially welcome applications from members of visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities. We encourage all qualified persons to apply; Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will, however, be given priority.


 * Applicants should send electronic copies of their letter of application, together with a copy of their curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, a sample of recent scholarship, and the names and e-mail addresses of three referees.  Candidates are asked to request that their referees write separately on their behalf to reach the Department not later than the date indicated.  Referees’ signed confidential letters of support can be sent as a .pdf attachment (to the e-mail address indicated below). Applicants should submit their materials to the attention of Marisa Scorda at marisa.scorda(at)ubc.ca. Deadline for receipt of applications and supporting materials: October 8, 2014

University of Chicago (IL) - Anatolian Archaeology - Sept. 15
Assistant Professor of Anatolian Archaeology at the Oriental Institute and the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations of the University of Chicago.

"We welcome applications from specialists in the archaeology of Anatolia before the Hellenistic period. The successful applicant must hold the Ph.D. degree before the appointment begins and will be expected to teach courses in Anatolian archaeology and history, to supervise B.A. and M.A. theses and Ph.D. dissertations, and to carry out independent research and publication. Participation in an active field project in Turkey as a director or senior staff member will be an asset."


 * Review of applications will begin on September 15, 2014. The appointment would commence on July 1, 2015, or soon thereafter. Applicants should provide a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and a list of three referees (including email addresses if possible) from whom letters of recommendation may be solicited. No additional materials should be submitted at this time. Inquiries can be directed to alubin@uchicago.edu with the subject heading "Anatolian Archaeology search."

University of Copenhagen, Saxo Institute (DNK) - Sept. 4
The Saxo Institute, Faculty of Humanities, University of Copenhagen (UCPH), Denmark, invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in Archaeology to be filled by 1 January 2015 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The Saxo Institute provides education and research within the fields of Prehistoric and Classical Archaeology, Ethnology, History, and Greek and Latin. Further information can be found at http://saxoinstitute.ku.dk/

Job content: In assessing the applicants research-based qualifications emphasis will be placed on their ability to demonstrate originality, academic innovation, and methodological and theoretical reflection.

We are looking for a candidate who can strengthen or complement the Saxo Institutes present archaeological profile chronologically and/or methodologically within the following fields:


 * Neolithicum and the Bronze Age in Northern Europe
 * Archaeological excavation, survey and landscape investigation
 * Applied IT in archaeology

Applicants must be prepared to teach the general archaeological subjects within the BA-programme with special focus on prehistoric archaeology, including the period courses with emphasis on Denmark and Northern Europe.

Further emphasis will be placed on the applicants documented experience with cultural heritage management in Denmark pursuant to the Danish Museum Act, and with archaeological field work, including the application of digital measurement and documentation methods.

The successful applicant is expected to take part in all the various activities within the department and the institute. Furthermore, he or she must be prepared to engage in inter-disciplinary and inter-institutional cooperation.

A tenure-track assistant professorship is a six-year, fixed-term academic position involving research and teaching. The person appointed to the post will be obliged to complete a course in university teaching designed especially for assistant professors, and is expected to be able to take part in all the activities of the Department, including examinations and administration. Approximately six months before the end of the six-year period as assistant professor, a committee set up by the Dean will assess if the assistant professor can be considered for promotion to a tenured position as associate professor.

Read more about the tenure-track program at the UCPH at this homepage : http://employment.ku.dk/tenure-track/

Qualification requirements: Applicants must have a PhD degree or its equivalent within the area advertised. Furthermore, it will be considered an advantage if applicants can demonstrate teaching experience at university level.


 * NOTE: "Within a reasonable period of time (max. 2 years), non-Danish-speaking appointees are expected to acquire proficiency in Danish sufficient to teach in Danish as well as interact with colleagues and students."

For further details about the qualification requirements for assistant professorships, please refer to the job structure for academic staff http://ufm.dk/lovstof/gaeldende-love-og-regler/uddannelsesinstitutioner/job-structure-for-academic-staff-at-universities-2013.pdf For further information about the position, please contact Head of Department, Anders Holm Rasmussen, e-mail: aholm@hum.ku.dk.

You can apply for this position online at https://ssl1.peoplexs.com/Peoplexs22/CandidatesPortalNoLogin/ApplicationForm.cfm?PortalID=3789&VacatureID=670539


 * See full ad at: https://chroniclevitae.com/jobs/0000835610-01#sthash.SUIRqQa0.dpuf
 * The closing date for applications is 4 September 2014, 23:59 CEST. Applications or supplementary material received thereafter will not be considered. Please quote reference number 211-00146/14-4000 in your application.

University of Tulsa (OK) - Prehistoric Archaeologist - Oct. 1
The University of Tulsa’s Department of Anthropology invites applications for a tenure-track position in archaeology at the rank of assistant professor to begin August 2015. We seek to hire a prehistoric archaeologist who complements the department’s focus on the interplay between the environment, culture, and human biological evolution, past and present. Regional focus is open. We are particularly interested in the following analytical specialties:  lithics, paleo-ethnobotany, and geoarchaeology. However, other specialties will be considered. Applicants who pursue multidisciplinary, data-intensive research with both applied and theoretical dimensions are of particular interest. Candidates should have completed the Ph.D. at the time of application, have an active field or lab-based research program, and have an excellent teaching record. Applicants with evidence of obtaining external funding and a strong publication record and who can articulate how they involve undergraduates in their research will have an advantage. The University of Tulsa is a selective private school with an emphasis on small class size and strong research and scholarship. The Department of Anthropology offers BA, MA, and Ph.D. degrees.


 * Applicants should provide a cover letter describing their research interests and teaching experience, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for three referees.  Electronic applications are preferred and should be e-mailed to Anthropology Department Chair Peter Stromberg (peter-stromberg@utulsa.edu).   Please cc all applications to Departmental Assistant Kim Ivey kim-ivey@utulsa.edu.  Review of applications will begin October 1, 2014, and will continue until the position is filled.  Interviews for the position may be conducted at the 2014 meetings of the AAA in Washington, D.C.  Applications from women and members of under-represented groups are especially welcome. The University of Tulsa is an Equal Opportunity Employer F/M/Disabled/Veteran