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Aarhus University (DK) - Assistant/Associate Professorship in Medieval and Renaissance Archaeology - Deadline: 9 June 2015
The Department of Archaeology at the School of Culture and Society, Faculty of Arts, Aarhus University invites applications for an assistant professorship or an associate professorship in Medieval and Renaissance Archaeology.

If an assistant professor is appointed, the position will be a three-year training position. An associate professorship will then be advertised in the same subject area. If an associate professor is appointed, the position will be a permanent, full-time position.

The position is available from 1 January 2016 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Research: The successful applicant will have a strong research profile in medieval and/or post-medieval archaeology, methods and theories, and material culture in Europe including, in particular, Scandinavia (1050 AD to present). We welcome applicants with a broad range of interests. Research areas of particular interest include: churches and monasteries, Norse archaeology, as well as technology and artefact studies.

Qualifications: Applicants for the assistant professorship must hold a PhD degree or similar qualification within the field of medieval and/or post-medieval archaeology. Applicants for the assistant professorship must also have teaching experience corresponding at least to the experience gained during a PhD degree programme. Applicants for the associate professorship must hold a PhD degree/similar qualification, have scholarly qualifications at an international level and a teaching qualifications equivalent to those acquired in an assistant professorship.

Applicants for the associate professorship must furthermore be able to document: A strong international research profile. A relevant and internationally oriented publication profile. Experience of participation in collective research projects and interdisciplinary cooperation. Teaching experience in areas of relevance to medieval and post-medieval archaeology as well as mastery of academic English in the classroom. Participation in national and international networks. Experience of attracting external research funding. Experience of supervising student projects and an interest in researcher talent development.

Applicants for the assistant professorship must be able to document experience of or an interest in the above points at PhD level at least. Applicants are expected to contribute to the department’s academic environment. We emphasise the importance of good working relationships, both among colleagues and with our students.

Please state clearly whether you are applying for the assistant professorship or the associate professorship.

The application must be uploaded in English.

If the successful applicant is not fluent in Danish, he or she will be expected to learn Danish within a period of approximately two years.

For more information about the application procedure, please contact HR supporter Marianne Birn, mbb@au.dk.


 * Deadline: All applications must be made online and received by 9 June 2015. Please apply online here.
 * See full post on H-NET.

Auburn University (AL) - TT Asst. Professor - Archaeologist - Deadline: 1 Nov. 2015
The Anthropology program within the Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work at Auburn University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 16, 2016. We seek an Archaeologist who is broadly trained in the four fields of Anthropology. A Ph.D. in Anthropology must be completed by the time of appointment. The successful candidate will have an active research agenda, a strong commitment to involving undergraduate students in archaeological fieldwork and demonstrated potential for teaching excellence.

Applicants will need to provide a current vita, cover letter describing research activity and teaching experience, and name, phone number, and email addresses for three references.

Minimum Qualifications: We seek an Archaeologist who is broadly trained in the four fields of Anthropology. A Ph.D. in Anthropology must be completed by the time of appointment. The successful candidate will have an active research agenda, a strong commitment to involving undergraduate students in archaeological field work, and demonstrated potential for teaching excellence.


 * Review of applications will begin November 1, 2015 and will continue until a suitable candidate is found. Letters of recommendation will be submitted upon request.
 * Apply at: https://aufacultypositions.peopleadmin.com/postings/1187

Colgate University (NY) - TT Asst. Professor - Archaeologist of the Americas (excl. Northeast) - Review Begins: Oct. 1 2015
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Colgate University invites applications for a tenure-stream position in Anthropology at the level of Assistant Professor, beginning fall semester 2016. Completion of Ph.D. is expected prior to or shortly after the date of hire. We seek an archaeologist of the Americas (excluding the Northeast), broadly trained in anthropology, with an excellent teaching record, an active research agenda, and a strong commitment to including students in archaeological fieldwork. The ideal candidate would possess research and teaching interests that address one or more key global issues surrounding indigenous archaeology, such as: antiquities trafficking, repatriation of cultural patrimony, international law and world heritage protection, collaborative archaeology, tourism, or construction of memory.

Colgate University is home to the Longyear Museum of Anthropology, which houses a teaching collection of archaeological and ethnographic materials from the Americas, as well as contemporary Native American art and African sculpture (http://www.colgate.edu/campus-life/arts-on-campus/longyear-museum-of-anthropology). The Longyear collections of archaeological materials of indigenous cultures from the Americas, in particular, provide a key resource for the successful candidate’s work, and we especially welcome applications that demonstrate the ability to feature and expand the Longyear’s collection through the candidate’s research and teaching.

In addition, the successful candidate will teach Introduction to Archaeology, upper-level electives in the candidate’s areas of specialization, contribute to the capstone seminar in Anthropology, and will also be expected to participate in all-university programs, including the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum (http://www.colgate.edu/academics/core-curriculum).

All applications should include: a cover letter specifying the applicant's interest in the position and how that interest intersects with the applicant's teaching and research experiences, a C.V., one article-length writing sample, and three letters of recommendation (ideally, at least one letter will address the candidate’s teaching qualifications). Sample syllabi and other evidence of strong teaching experience are welcome. Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities. Candidates should describe in their cover letter their approach to teaching and/or scholarship in a diverse and inclusive educational environment. Colgate University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer; women and candidates from historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. All application materials should be submitted through: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/5657.

Colgate is a highly-selective liberal arts university of 2800 students situated in central New York. Colgate faculty are committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. Further information about the Department of Sociology and Anthropology may be found at http://www.colgate.edu/academics/departments-and-programs/sociology-and-anthropology.
 * Review of applications will begin October 1, 2015, and continue until the position is filled.

===Colorado College (CO) - Assistant/ Associate Professor, Archaeological Anthropology - Deadline: 30 Oct. 2015=== The Anthropology Department at Colorado College invites applications for a tenure-track archaeologist to begin in the fall of 2016, preferably at the beginning assistant professor level, but advanced assistant or associate level applications will also be considered, depending on experience.

Geographical area is open, while strengths in community engagement and the ability to develop fieldwork and courses in the region (whether defined as Southwest, Rocky Mountain West, etc.) will receive special attention. Cultural geography; material culture; identity and social memory; and/or bioarchaeology are also of interest. The successful candidate will have primary responsibility for the archaeology program and should be prepared to teach courses from introductory through advanced levels as shaped by the candidate’s interests, but including a regular course in field archaeology.


 * Application deadline is October 30, 2015.
 * NOTE: Your referrences will be contacted automatically when you submit your application.

Cornell University (NY) - TT Asst. Professor - Bioarchaeology - Deadline: 1 Nov. 2015
The Department of Anthropology at Cornell University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position focused in bioarchaeology. We construe bioarchaeology broadly to include a range of approaches to understanding the human body in its material setting both historically and theoretically. The ideal candidate will help to strengthen links among departmental research interests in archaeology, biological anthropology, and medical anthropology. We seek candidates who ground their biological interests in archaeological field work and whose research involves a concern with archaeological context, innovative approaches to theoretical interpretation, and sensitivity to the ethics of practice. Although we have a particular interest in applications from candidates conducting research in Latin America (including the Caribbean) and Asia, geographic area of expertise is open. The appointment will be made at the Assistant Professor level. Candidates should be prepared to teach a range of courses at the undergraduate and graduate level that contribute to the overall mission of the department and develop their own area of specialty. They should also be committed to mentoring graduate students. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. at the time of appointment.

Applications should include: 1. a detailed letter describing current and planned research activities, teaching qualifications and interests at both graduate and undergraduate levels; 2. a full curriculum vitae; 3. the names and addresses (including telephone and e-mail) of three academic referees. Applications should be submitted online at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/6067 Or by mail to: Recruitment Committee Chair Department of Anthropology Cornell University 261 McGraw Hall Ithaca, NY 14853
 * Review of applications will begin November 1, 2015 and continue until a candidate has been hired.

===Edinboro University of Pennsylvania (PA) - TT Assistant Professor of Cultural Anthropology or Archaeology - Deadline: 15 Oct. 2015=== We seek candidates broadly trained in the four field approach. Subspecialty is open, but we are particularly interested in hiring a cultural anthropologist or archaeologist who can contribute to the newly formed Institute for the Forensic Sciences. In cultural anthropology areas of interest include, but are not limited to, human rights, genocide, trauma and conflict, and race and ethnicity. In archaeology, we are particularly interested in forensic archaeology, mortuary studies, or public archaeology.

The candidate should be able to offer courses in general anthropology, introductory courses in their subfield, and either ethnographic or archaeological field methods; advise and mentor students; and develop new courses in their area of specialty. The candidate is expected to involve undergraduates in research and field activities. The successful candidate will be joining a dynamic department with a tradition of developing vital and aggressive student-oriented programs, collegiality, and collaboration with other programs.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in anthropology, show evidence of excellence in university teaching, and demonstrate an active research program.


 * Preference will be given to applications received on or before October 15, 2015. Recruiting will continue until a candidate is identified. Finalists may be required to complete an interview and/or demonstration. Fluency in English language for final candidates will be assessed.
 * Also posted at Cultural Anthropology 2015-2016

Fort Lewis College (CO) - TT Assistant Professor in Archaeology - Deadline: 31 Oct. 2015
The Department of Anthropology invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in Historical Archaeology at the Assistant Professor level to begin in the fall of 2016. PhD in Anthropology (in hand by August 15, 2016 is required. We seek a teacher-scholar broadly trained in anthropology with college or university teaching experience; demonstrated knowledge and experience working with museum collections and archives; and expertise or interest in ethnohistory, protohistorical and historical societies, critical museum studies, and public archaeology. Ability to secure extramural funding, a field research background and expertise in the American West are also desirable. The teaching load is 12 credit hours per term (usually three courses per semester). The successful candidate must expect to devote the majority of his or her energy into undergraduate classroom instruction that ranges across a wide intellectual field and contributes not only to the Anthropology curriculum, but to certificate programs in Heritage Resource Management and in Museum Studies. Courses the candidate may expect to teach are Intro to Anthropology and World Archaeology; Intro to Archaeology; Intro to Historical Archaeology; Topics in Social Archaeology; Legal and Ethical Issues in Anthropology; History of Anthropological Thought and/or Anthropological Research Methods, in addition to areal and topical courses appropriate to the candidate’s areas of expertise and the needs of the college curriculum. The successful candidate will be expected to be knowledgeable about archaeological and historic preservation policies in the United States and abroad and to work with the Director of the Fort Lewis College Center of Southwest Studies in mentoring summer undergraduate researchers, and who can generate extramural funding for their research program. Successful candidates must participate in departmental and College governance and professional service.

Applicants should send by 31 October 2015 a CV, an application letter that includes a 1-2 page statement of professional and research interests and a 1-2 page statement of undergraduate teaching philosophy, and contact information for three referees to: Dr. Charles Riggs, Chair, Department of Anthropology, Historical Archaeology Search, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive, Durango, CO 81301-3999, riggs_c@fortlewis.edu. Electronic submission is encouraged but not required.
 * Applications received by October 31, 2015 will be given full consideration, but the position will remain open until filled. Additional information may be obtained at http://www.fortlewis.edu/jobs.
 * For anyone else confused by the above wording, the cover letter, TS, and RS are wanted as three separate documents. Along with the CV and Reference List, there are five components to the application.

Harvard University (MA) - Senior Professorship of the Archaeology of Israel - Deadline: 30 Sept. 2015
The NELC Department at Harvard invites applications for a senior Professorship of the Archaeology of Israel. The research and teaching of the successful candidate will focus on the peoples and lands of ancient Israel and its environs, their archaeological remains, culture, and history. The successful candidate will have proven scholarly excellence in archaeological methods and technology, and teaching excellence in the archaeology of Israel and the Levant in the periods between the third millennium BCE and the Roman era. Oda; ering undergraduate surveys as well as doctoral seminars, the successful candidate will actively participate in the ongoing revitalization of NELC, and collaborate with colleagues in other disciplines and departments such as Anthropology, Classical Archaeology, History of Art and Architecture, Religion, and the Harvard Divinity School. The successful candidate will work closely with the director and collections of the Harvard Semitic Museum.

Candidates are required to have a doctorate. Familiarity with the Hebrew Bible in the original is desirable. Candidates should be at the rank of associate professor or full professor, or a comparable rank, at the time of application.

Applications are accepted only via the Harvard Employment web site: http://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/6295
 * Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply by September 30, 2015; applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

===Georgia Southern University (GA) - Assistant or Associate Professor - Historical or Conflict Archaeology - Deadline: 1 Oct. 2015=== The Department of Sociology and Anthropology in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences invites applications and nominations for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor of Anthropology.

Position Description. Reporting to the department chair, the assistant or associate professor of anthropology will be expected to teach Introduction to Anthropology, and to develop other undergraduate and graduate courses related to historical archaeology, compliance archaeology, conflict archaeology, and/or Civil War archaeology. This individual will serve as the Director of Archaeology at Camp Lawton, a Civil War prison site located 40 miles from the university. The successful candidate is expected to hold a terminal degree and be an active member of the department and university community as demonstrated by pursuing an active research agenda, by serving on committees, and by mentoring students. Specific rank will be determined by experience and productivity. The position is a tenure-track, 9-month appointment, and the salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required Qualifications: Earned doctorate in Anthropology or Archaeology; Demonstrated research productivity in Historical or Conflict Archaeology; Experience teaching archaeological field school; Must be authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the institution.

A minimum of 5 years full-time college/university teaching experience at the assistant professor level is required for the rank of associate professor, along with a strong record of research and service, with publications and presentations in professional venues

Preferred Qualifications: Research interest in Civil War archaeology; Experience working with advanced archaeological technology; Knowledge of Compliance Archaeology; Expertise to teach an introductory biological anthropology course; Demonstrated track record of extramural funding.

Applications and nominations should be sent to: Dr. Heidi Altman, Search Chair, Search 67339, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Georgia Southern University, P. O. Box 8051, Statesboro GA 30460-8051. Electronic mail: haltman@georgiasouthern.edu. Telephone: 912-478-5723. More information about the institution is available through http://www.georgiasouthern.edu or http://class.georgiasouthern.edu/socianth/.


 * Screening of applications begins October 1, 2015, and continues until the position is filled. The preferred position starting date is August 1, 2016. A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested. Only complete applications and applications submitted electronically will be considered. Finalists will be required to submit to a background investigation.

Georgia Southern University (GA) - Academic Professional in Anthropology or Archaeology (Full-Time - Non-TT) - Deadline: Oct. 1 2015
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences invites applications and nominations for the position of Academic Professional.

Georgia Southern University, classified as a doctoral/research institution by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, is a member of the University System of Georgia. As the largest and most comprehensive research institution in southeast Georgia, the University is a residential campus of more than 20,500 students representing 48 states and 89 nations.

Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Georgia Southern offers a comprehensive array of baccalaureate degrees and selected master's and doctoral programs through eight colleges: Business Administration, Education, Engineering and Information Technology, Health and Human Sciences, Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Public Health, Science and Mathematics, and Graduate Studies. With an emphasis on academic distinction, excellent teaching, research, and student success, Georgia Southern offers both undergraduate and graduate students an attractive campus environment that encourages learning, discovery, and personal growth.

Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern lays claim to being the most beautiful campus in the state. Comprising more than 900 acres, the University grounds are an arboretum-like treasure featuring gently rolling lawns, scenic ponds, and soaring pines. Located in Statesboro, a safe Main Street community of approximately 30,000 residents not far from Savannah and Hilton Head Island, Georgia Southern provides the benefits of a major university with the feeling of a smaller college.

Within this setting, the Department of Sociology and Anthropology is committed to excellence in research, teaching, service, and to preparing students for success in a global economy. The department offers a BA in Anthropology, a BS in Sociology, and an MA in Social Sciences. The degree programs in sociology and anthropology are designed to foster intellectual development in logical thinking, literacy, numeracy, historical consciousness, scientific inquiry, diversity, and social values.

Position Description. Reporting to the department chair, the Academic Professional of Anthropology will serve as the director of the archaeology lab and the curator of the repository. S/he will be expected to direct collections curation, laboratory activities, equipment and fleet purchasing and maintenance, and will typically teach two specialty archaeology courses per year. Collections curation will include direction of a new 6200 square foot repository; development and/or implementation of a management system for artifacts, documents, images, and data; upgrading existing collections; creating protocols, forms, and institutional documents related to curation activities; and directing student labor. Laboratory activities include organization and operation of approx. 8000 square feet of research and teaching lab space; coordination of archaeological analysis by students and visiting researchers; and liaison to Information Technology services on campus. Equipment and fleet responsibilities include inventory, purchasing, and maintenance of field and laboratory equipment, and coordination of periodic maintenance of the archaeology transportation fleet. Typically the academic professional will work business hours, with some nights and weekends. The position is a full-time, non-tenure-track position with a 12 month contract. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required Qualifications: Earned doctorate in Anthropology or Archaeology; Demonstrated experience in curation and collections management; Research and/or teaching experience in one or more archaeological specialties: curation, shallow geophysics, archaeobotany, zooarchaeology, compliance archaeology, etc.; Demonstrated experience in supervising archaeological analyses; Excellent organizational skills; Must be authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the institution. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with advanced archaeological technology; Knowledge of Compliance Archaeology. A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested. Only complete applications and applications submitted electronically will be considered. Finalists will be required to submit to a background investigation.

Applications and nominations should be sent to: Dr. Heidi Altman, Search Chair, Search 67340, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Georgia Southern University, P. O. Box 8051, Statesboro GA 30460-8051. Electronic mail: haltman@georgiasouthern.edu Telephone: 912-478-5723. More information about the institution is available through http://www.georgiasouthern.edu or http://class.georgiasouthern.edu/socianth/.
 * Screening of applications begins October 1, 2016, and continues until the position is filled. The preferred position starting date is July 1, 2016.

===James Madison University (VA) - TT Asst. Professor - Archaeology in the Americas - Deadline: 31 Oct. 2015=== The department seeks an archaeologist working in the Americas who can expand and complement existing expertise in the department and shares our commitment to four-field undergraduate teaching. Preference will be given to candidates specializing in the archaeology of complex societies, especially in Latin America and the Caribbean, and with theoretical and methodological strengths in innovative material culture studies or environmental archaeology. The ideal candidate will have an excellent teaching record, an active program of research and publication, and be able to provide students with laboratory and field experiences. The successful candidate will be able to teach introductory and upper level undergraduate courses in world prehistory and archaeological method and theory, and courses that reflect their areas of specialization. Ideal candidates will also provide students with laboratory and field experiences.

Minimum Qualifications: A Ph.D. by time of appointment is required. Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English are also required. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation.

Applicants must complete the online faculty profile at http://JobLink.jmu.edu for their candidacy to be active. Applicants must also attach a letter of interest outlining experience and qualifications, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness (including course syllabi and summaries of course evaluations, if available as Other Document #1) and up to three samples of scholarly writing as Other Document #2.

The names and contact information for three references will be requested at the end of the application. Each reference listed will receive an e-mail requesting that they submit a letter of recommendation through the JobLink system
 * Closing date: 10-31-2015.

McGill University (CAN: QC) - Classical Archaeology - Deadline: 1 Nov. 2015
The Department of History and Classical Studies of McGill University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor in Classical Archaeology, effective 1 August 2016. The successful applicant is expected to hold a Ph.D. at time of appointment, to show promise of excellence in teaching and to have an innovative research portfolio. An active field research program is desirable. The successful applicant can expect to teach and develop courses in Archaeology, Ancient History, and Classics. The ability to teach ancient Greek and/or Latin is essential.

Applications should be submitted electronically, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, one-page teaching statement, and three letters of reference uploaded by the referees, at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/6122 Enquiries may be directed to jobsearch.history@mcgill.ca.
 * The deadline for applications is 1 November 2015.

Mississippi State University (MS) - TT Asst. Professor - Bioarchaeology with capabilities in Forensic Anthropology - Deadline: 15 Oct. 2015
The Department of Anthropology and Middle Eastern Cultures (AMEC) invites applications for an Assistant Professor, tenure track position in biological anthropology, with a specialization in bioarchaeology and capabilities in forensic anthropology, beginning August 16th 2016. The preferred candidate will have a regional focus in the Southeastern U.S. and/or the eastern Mediterranean. AMEC is a dynamic, growing department offering an anthropology major and Middle Eastern studies minor, with an applied anthropology MA program including a bioarchaeology track. AMEC is housed within the Cobb Institute of Archaeology, and the successful candidate will be a Senior Research Associate in the Cobb. A strong, active research agenda with the potential for involving graduate students is crucial to this position. The successful candidate will contribute to our track in applied archaeology, as well as our biological anthropology subfield, and must demonstrate a strong commitment to both graduate and undergraduate teaching and mentoring. Interest in developing a bioarchaeology field school would be beneficial. The position carries a 2:3 teaching load and a nationally competitive salary.

Mississippi State University is a top 100 major research university, designated as a “very high research activity university” and recipient of a Community Engagement Classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Mississippi State University is located in Starkville, MS, which is a progressive, growing, sun-belt community.

Basic qualifications: Applicant must have a Ph.D. or equivalent foreign degree in Anthropology or closely related field. Ph.D. must be in hand by August 15th 2016. The successful candidate must demonstrate strong research activity and an excellent record of teaching.

Position available: August 16th 2016, with academic year beginning Fall 2016.

To apply: Applicants must complete the online Personal Demographic Data Information Form at https://www.jobs.msstate.edu (reference PARF 9231). Send the following materials, as PDF files only, to the Search Committee Chair, Molly Zuckerman (mkz12@msstate.edu). The following materials are required for the application to be considered complete: Letter of application, which should address the candidate’s current and future research agenda and teaching philosophy; Curriculum vitae; Names of three references willing to write a letter of recommendation if solicited.
 * Closing date: Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2015. To ensure full consideration, applications should be complete by this date. The position will remain open until filled, but not later than August 15th 2016.
 * Also posted at Physical Anthropology 2015-2016

===New York University (NY) - TT Asst. Professor - Anthropological Archaeology - Deadline: 16 Nov. 2015=== The Department of Anthropology invites applications from outstanding scholars for a tenure-track position, at the Assistant Professor level, to start September 1, 2016, pending administrative and budgetary approval.

The department is looking for scholars with exceptional records in teaching and research in anthropological archaeology, specializing in landscape and environmental archaeology, archaeobotany, and/or geoarchaeology. Regional and chronological expertise is open, but applicants specializing in the Old World are preferred. All candidates are expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses. The successful candidate will be affiliated with the Center for the Study of Human Origins.

Posting Date: 08-14-2015

Special Instructions: To apply, please upload a letter of application and curriculum vitae through the following link: http://anthropology.as.nyu.edu/page/employment
 * Closing Date: All posts close at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time on the date listed: 11-16-2015.
 * Anyone know what the story is here? This appears to be exactly the same search as last year --- the one that got over 400 applicants, took forever, and was accepted by someone at the end of March. Did the funding fall through?
 * I wonder if there is already a candidate in mind since they went through the same search last year.
 * They made offers to two candidates last year, but both turned them down and stayed at their home institutions
 * This is not true at all. I am not sure if they made two offers or not. But they definitely made one offer, and the individual most definitely accepted. The individual was on a post-doc, and negotiated a start at the end of the post-doc. This job does indeed sound similar to last year's, but with one key exception: "applicants specializing in the Old World are preferred." The candidate who accepted the job last year was a New World archaeologist.
 * You are right... I stand corrected. It only appears to be the same search. As you suggest, last year's was geographically open while this one is Old World preferred. And I am very glad to learn that we received a false report (though not so glad to be reminded just how reliable wiki information really is). It does help to restore just a little faith in the process.
 * There were two possible hire spots. Offers were in fact made to three individuals for the hire: the one candidate accepted, the two others stayed at their home institutions.


 * Has someone else noticed that the link to the application is not working in the NYU website?

Northern Kentucky University (KY) - TT Asst. Professor - Archaeology - Review Begins: 1 August 2015 - SKYPE INTERVIEW STAGE
The Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Philosophy at Northern Kentucky University (NKU) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Anthropology with an archaeology focus, beginning August 2016.

Primary Responsibilities: Research interests are open, but candidates should be prepared to teach introduction to prehistory, archaeology method and theory, archaeological laboratory methods, North American prehistory, and a local annual summer field methods school. In addition, candidates must be able to develop upper-division courses in their area of expertise. Preference given to prehistoric Ohio Valley and Southeastern United States, but other regions will be considered.

Qualifications: Candidates must have Ph.D. in Anthropology, preferred candidate will have evidence of excellence in undergraduate teaching, a current research project, completed professional papers and/or publications, success in writing grants, willingness to involve undergraduate students in research, and willingness to participate in civic engagement.

Applications should include a cover letter, current vita, and names and email addresses of at least three references. Letters of recommendation will be requested upon narrowing the candidate pool.
 * LINK to APPLY: https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/3015
 * Review of applications will begin on August 1, 2015, and continue until the position is filled. For more information about the anthropology program at NKU, visit http://anthropology.nku.edu/. For additional information about NKU, visit http://www.nku.edu.
 * Skype interviews held August 14th

===Ohio University (OH) - TT Asst. Professor - Archaeology - Deadline: 9 Oct. 2015=== Ohio University’s Department of Sociology and Anthropology invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Anthropology in archaeology. The successful candidate will have research and teaching specializations in Geographic Information Systems ( GIS ), Midwest/Eastern North America, settlement/landscape archaeology, and/or cultural resource management. The successful candidate will be expected to teach upper‐level courses in courses such as North American Prehistory, GIS, and their areas of expertise, as well as Introduction to World Archaeology. Anthropology faculty at Ohio University currently teach 2 courses per semester.

Minimum Qualifications: ABD with PhD in Anthropology by the time of appointment; demonstrated teaching excellence; established research agenda; established or promising publication record

Preferred Qualifications: PhD in Anthropology; demonstrated teaching excellence; established research agenda; established or promising publication record.

Apply at: https://www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/postings/15974
 * For full consideration, please submit your complete application by October 9, 2015. Questions may be directed to Haley Duschinski, Search Committee Chair, at duschins@ohio.edu.

===Pennsylvania State University (PA) - Professor of Archaeology (Tenure Track, Open Rank) - Deadline: 15 Oct. 2015=== The Department of Anthropology (http://www.anthro.psu.edu) at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a tenure track position in archaeology starting in August 2016. Rank is open.

We seek an outstanding archaeologist whose interests and skills are consistent with the Anthropology Department`s integrative, scientific, and quantitative approach to research, and its long tradition of sociopolitical, population, ecological, and evolutionary research. Candidates’ areas of interest might include (but are not limited to): the development of sociopolitical complexity, food production, economic interaction, population structure and change, anthropogenic environments, and complex adaptive systems. Candidates must be engaged in active field and laboratory research that complements existing strengths in our program.

Methodological expertise is open. The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, an ability to obtain external funding, and a strong publication record.

We encourage collaborative research projects within the department and affiliation, when possible, with a diverse array of inter-disciplinary life-science, environmental, and population-related research centers and programs on campus (e.g., Population Research Institute http://www.pop.psu.edu, Penn State Institutes of Energy and the Environment http://www.psiee.psu.edu; Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences http://www.huck.psu.edu/content/research, and Human Dimensions of Natural Resources and the Environment http://agsci.psu.edu/hdnre.


 * Review of applications will begin October 15, 2015, and will continue until the position is filled. Direct questions regarding this faculty position to Dr. Kenneth Hirth (kgh2@psu.edu). Applications should include: 1) a curriculum vitae with educational background, employment history, and list of publications; 2) a statement concerning research and teaching interests; and 3) the names, addresses, and emails of at least three references. Apply online at https://psu.jobs/job/59464

Rollins College (FL) - Archaeology - Deadline: 1 Oct. 2015
The Department of Anthropology is seeking an Assistant Professor, tenure-track, beginning in August 2016. Must be committed to excellent undergraduate teaching, as well as to the liberal arts, and interest in maintaining an active program of research and publication.

Requirements: Must have PHD in hand by June 1, 2016; Research expertise in archaeology; Teaching experience preferred; Position requires teaching three courses per semester; Preference given to those who can also teach introductory cultural anthropology courses.

Interested candidates for this position must apply online through Rollins' employment website at http://www.rollinsjobs.com and submit the following: (1) cover letter, including a statement of teaching philosophy and interest in a career at liberal arts institution; (2) curriculum vita; (3) contact information for three references.


 * All applications must be submitted by October 1, 2015. Through its mission, Rollins College is firmly committed to creating a just community that embraces multiculturalism; persons from historically under-represented minority groups are therefore encouraged to apply. Apply link: https://www.rollinsjobs.com/postings/2482

San Diego State University (CA) - TT Asst. Professor - Human-Environmental Dynamics Arch. - Deadline: 21 Sept. 2015
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 2016. The successful candidate will join and contribute to the interdisciplinary Area of Excellence Center for Climate and Sustainability Studies.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in anthropology or related field, a proven record of excellent publication, and potential for securing external funding. Specialty interests may include GIS, paleoethnobotany, archaeometry, geoarchaeology, or other skills that complement existing departmental strengths and articulate with issues of climate change. Regional focus is open. Excellent teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels is necessary, including general anthropology courses as well as specialized upper division courses. Ability to teach quantitative data analysis is desirable.


 * Application review will begin on September 21, 2015 and the position will remain open until filled. Applicants must apply via Interfolio.
 * What happened to this job last year? If anybody connected to the search reads this wiki, please read this: DO NOT SEND OUT REQUESTS FOR LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION SO FREAKING EARLY! This was not done due to some crappy automated system like a lot of jobs; the search committee requested them (or requested that applicants request them). It seemed really symptomatic of a problematic search, and I was not surprised it was cancelled. But, whatever, it really wastes the time of everyone.
 * I was interviewed not long after letter requests went out. Campus visits occurred, offers were made. Search was cancelled for the next year.
 * So why was the search cancelled?
 * They didn't ask everyone for letters, just the people they were genuinely interested in. (I was asked for letters, but didn't get an interview.) It seemed like a perfectly normal search to me, but maybe I missed something. It just didn't work out with any of the four candidates they interviewed, and the search committee wasn't very happy about it, either.
 * My apologies. I totally got this one confused with another job where the search was cancelled. But, on another note, was this the case where the candidates did not accept the job? That seems to have happened a lot last year for many jobs either because the candidate took another job or, what seems more likely, people had jobs and stayed put after the offer was made. That must be very frustrating for those in need of jobs, when nobody gets hired at all since the candidate wasn't attracted from the job she/he already has. I believe the NYU job didn't hire some people last year due to this, and the U of A job was a complete debacle: U of A. SW job. And they hired nobody since all the candidates turned them down. U of A. SW job. That is some surreal crazy sh%t. U of A couldn't hire a SW person. Crazy, crazy, crazy. That place must be problematic, but maybe SW archaeology is in decline. At least NYU is hiring again. I think another job search was cancelled last year since the retiring person changed his mind. Nice. Anyway, the market doesn't look too good this year. Hell, even the wiki doesn't seem that active. But, it's still August, I suppose. Maybe things will improve. I plan on getting 5 campus interviews and 7 job offers this year, but I won't accept anything that does not come with an endowed chair and full tenure, and a ferrari (and I don't even have a driver's license).

===Southern Methodist University (TX) - TT Assistant Professor of Biological Anthropology (Archaeology) - Deadline: 9 Nov. 2015=== The SMU Department of Anthropology invites nominations and applications to fill a tenure-track appointment in biological anthropology at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 2016. We seek a creative and innovative biological anthropologist whose research interests are in biomolecular archeology, and who is looking for an opportunity to be involved in a dynamic interdisciplinary program in Anthropology. We are particularly interested in candidates with technical skills that include an expertise in analyzing aDNA, proteins and lipids. Candidates must have an established field and laboratory program, demonstrated excellence in obtaining external funding and experience in multidisciplinary and collaborative research, a strong publication record, and evidence for outstanding teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Geographical area is open, but scholars working in areas that complement departmental strengths will be preferred. The candidate is expected to develop graduate and undergraduate courses that enhance the Department’s offerings and articulate with the new Interdisciplinary Institute. While an appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor tenure track is anticipated, extraordinary candidates at all levels will be considered.

Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in Anthropology, demonstrated expertise in teaching undergraduate courses in archaeology and graduate courses in the applicants field or specialty, demonstrated ability to generate external funding for research projects and a strong record of scholarship.

Application: Applications may be submitted electronically (pdf format preferred) or by letter, and should include a curriculum vitae, a statement on how the applicant’s research and teaching interests fulfill the parameters of the position and complement the strengths of the Anthropology faculty at SMU, and contact information for three references. Applications should be sent to: Dr. David J. Meltzer, Chair of the Biological Anthropology Search Committee, Southern Methodist University, Department of Anthropology. PO Box 750336 Dallas, TX 75275, dmeltzer@smu.edu. Please cc all application materials to Pamela Hogan, phogan@smu.edu.
 * To ensure full consideration, the application must be received by November 9, 2015, but the committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. A review of applicants will begin November 10, 2015. The committee will notify applicants of its employment decisions after the position is filled.
 * Also posted at Physical Anthropology 2015-2016

State University of New York at Oswego (NY) - TT Asst. Professor of Archaeology - Deadline: 15 Sept. 2015
The Department of Anthropology at the State University of New York at Oswego invites applications for a tenure-track position for an archaeologist at the level of assistant, depending on qualifications.

Posting Date: August 6, 2015

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. In addition, the State University of New York provides an excellent benefit package. For more information on benefits for full-time UUP faculty, visit: http://www.suny.edu/benefits/

Date of Appointment: August 2016

Description of Responsibilities: Will be required to teach a broad range of courses in archaeology including existing courses such as Archaeology and Human Evolution, Introduction to Archaeology, and Digging Up the Past: Humans and the Environment Through the Ages. Will also develop courses relating to public policy and historic preservation law, cultural resource management and preservation, archaeological theory, quantitative analysis, and the archaeology of a region other than the northeast United States. Will be expected to provide students with opportunities for significant fieldwork.

In addition, this position will be expected to display a demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and scholarship, commitment to undergraduate and/or graduate education, and possess communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to work effectively with an increasingly diverse array of students and colleagues.

Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in Anthropology at time of appointment, and teaching and research experience in archaeology. Strong record of accomplishment in teaching undergraduates, successful grant writing and fieldwork.

To Apply: Submit a letter of application addressing qualifications, a copy of unofficial transcripts, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references to: http://oswego.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=62376
 * Review Date: Review of applications will begin September 15, 2015 and will continue until the position is filled.

University of Alabama (AL) - Latin American Archaeologist - Deadline: 16 Nov. 2015
The Department of Anthropology of The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track, Assistant Professor position in Latin American archaeology to begin August, 2016. Ph.D. is required at the time of appointment. We seek an anthropological archaeologist who can direct graduate–level field research, chair M.A. theses and Ph.D. dissertations, and teach graduate–level research methods. The proposed archaeology hire will strengthen the department’s research emphasis on the “Archaeology of Complex Societies of the Americas.” We seek an archaeologist with an on-going field research project in Mesoamerica or Andean South America. The successful applicant will also contribute to the newly created Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino Studies Program and Minor ( LACLS ) in the College of Arts and Sciences.

To apply, go to http://facultyjobs.ua.edu complete the online application (Job # 0809706) and upload (1) an application letter with research interests, goals, and the names of three references with contact information; (2) a CV; (3) examples of manuscripts (for submission as publications and/or published articles) and (4) teaching evaluations (if available).
 * Review of applications will begin November 16, 2015, and will continue until the position is filled.

University of California, Davis (CA) - TT Assistant Professor in Anthropology - Molecular Anthropology - Deadline: Oct. 30, 2015
The Department of Anthropology at the University of California, Davis, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Molecular Anthropology. Ph.D. must be completed by the first day of courses (September 2016). This recruitment is conducted at the assistant rank. The resulting hire will be at the assistant rank, regardless of the proposed appointee’s qualifications.

We seek applicants with a strong commitment to original research and scientific publication on using genetic and genomic data to illuminate human or non-human primate evolution (phylogeny, demography, adaptation), with a background in bioinformatics, molecular biology, and/or population genetics. Applicants must demonstrate exceptional promise as scholars and teachers.

The position is a nine-month appointment within the Department of Anthropology. The proposed start date is July 1, 2016. Teaching duties will be four courses per academic year (quarter system) at the introductory, advanced undergraduate, and graduate level. Courses will include an introduction to Human Evolutionary Biology, an advanced undergraduate course in Anthropological Genetics, and a graduate seminar. The candidate will develop additional classes, perform undergraduate and graduate advising, and supervise graduate and undergraduate student research. The University of California, Davis, and the Department of Anthropology are interested in candidates who are committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities, and to the development of a campus environment that supports equality and diversity.

Applicants should submit: (1) a curriculum vitae; (2) a cover letter that outlines completed research, current research program, and teaching experience; (3) copies of up to three publications; and (4) the names and addresses of three referees. Applications must be submitted online to: http://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF00659.


 * For full consideration, applications should be complete by October 30, 2015. The position is open until filled.
 * Also posted at Physical Anthropology 2015-2016

University of California, Riverside (CA) - Assistant Professor - Mesoamerican Archaeology - Deadline: 12 Oct. 2015
The Department of Anthropology at the University of California, Riverside invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Mesoamerican Archaeology. We seek applications from broadly trained anthropological archaeologists with expertise in complex societies of ancient Mesoamerica. Candidates with a research focus in western Mesoamerica including Central Mexico and Oaxaca are especially encouraged to apply, though other regions will also be considered. Research focus should complement current faculty expertise. The successful candidate will teach lower-division as well as upper-division and graduate courses, and will pursue an active field program in Mesoamerica in which UCR students will participate. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with education and experience. The appointment will begin July 1, 2016. A Ph.D. in Anthropology is required at the time of appointment.


 * Complete applications will include a current CV, a cover letter of interest describing current and future research and teaching directions, copies of up to three publications, evidence of teaching excellence, and the names and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin October 12, 2015, and will continue until the position is filled. Applications and supporting material received by October 12 will receive full consideration. Application materials may be submitted using UCR’s on-line application system located at https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/jpf00360. Electronic submission is strongly preferred.

===University of Denver (CO) - TT Asst. Professor - Deadline: end of October/Until position is filled (posted 7/24/15)=== University of Denver, Department of Anthropology, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level beginning September 1, 2016. Applicants are sought who will contribute to our undergraduate and graduate programs. The graduate MA program includes tracks in archaeology, cultural anthropology, and museum and heritage studies (which includes material, visual and expressive culture). In particular we seek candidates with experience using technology to engage communities; for example, through digital curation/repatriation, real-time archaeology, and open source mapping. The successful candidate will have a track record of theoretically-grounded scholarship, publically-engaged research, and success with integrating technological skills into pedagogy. Course load is five courses per year taught over three academic quarters. PhD must be in hand at the time of application.
 * Candidates must complete an on-line application at https://dujobs.silkroad.com. This will include a letter of interest, curriculum vita, a teaching statement detailing teaching philosophy and brief description of courses they are prepared to teach, a research statement, and a list of five references.
 * Wow. Sounds excessive for a first round, no? Why not just CVs, letters, and a list of three refs for stage 1. Then they can cut based on CVs and then intro letters. Then they can request refs. Then from the folks that pass that, they can ask for a more specific teaching statement, sample syllabai, etc.
 * Deadline: not stated as of 07/24/15.
 * On their website it states "Candidates should apply by the end of October to be considered for an interview at the AAA meeting in Denver. Full consideration will be given to anyone who applies until the position is filled."
 * STATUS UPDATE: Job will not be posted on University of Denver Website, https://dujobs.silkroad.com, until 7/31/2015.
 * Also posted at Cultural Anthropology 2015-2016

University of Leicester (UK) - Permanent Lecturer in Archaeology (equiv. to tenure track assistant prof in the US) - Deadline: 11 Aug. 2015
http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/ATW981/lecturer-in-archaeology/

In this position you will undertake teaching, research and administrative duties in Archaeology in line with the School's learning and teaching, and research strategies.

The position will require you to undertake undergraduate and postgraduate teaching (campus-based and distance-learning) in Archaeology in the School of Archaeology & Ancient History and contribute towards research and administration as detailed below. You will be required to take up the post on 1 October 2015 or as soon as possible thereafter.

This post will develop the School’s strong track record in more recent periods of archaeology. Specialisms of particular interest are heritage and historical archaeology (in a broad sense). Period/area specialisms within these fields could include Mesoamerica, Western Asia and archaeologies of the Islamic world, although others which complement existing staff interests and activities will be considered. Additional desirable skills include standing buildings (including digital methodologies in this area), fieldwork and other practical archaeological skills or some relevant aspect of environmental archaeology or archaeological science.


 * You will have PhD in Archaeology or a relevant field, and have experience in delivery of teaching to undergraduates.
 * Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to the School Office on [mailto:arch-anchist@le.ac.uk arch-anchist@le.ac.uk]
 * Click here for further information and details about this position
 * The closing date for this post is midnight on 11 August 2015.


 * Any news on this position? ​
 * I know several people in the department; those sources are unanimous in telling me that it's taking longer than normal (by UK standards) to finalise a shortlist as they were advertising for several positions simultaneously, including several fixed-term positions alongside this permanent one. They now have to shortlist for all of them. In addition, they've only just appointed a brand-new Acting Head of School.  So logistical and bureaucratic issues have led to a delay.
 * I know that the lectureship in ancient history has been filled. So I guess this lectureship also by now (11 Sept)?
 * As of today (14 Sept) it has not been filled to the best of my knowledge.
 * Does this mean that the shortlisting process is still ongoing?

University of Louisville (KY) - Latin American Archaeology - Deadline: 1 Nov. 2015
The Department of Anthropology at the University of Louisville invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Anthropology in Latin American archaeology with a focus on complex societies, beginning August 2016. Research area is open but preference will be given to those that complement our program. We are seeking candidates with research specializations that will enhance our undergraduate and graduate programs. Ideally, these include specialties such as materials analysis (e.g., ceramics), applications of geospatial technologies to archaeological problems, and bioarchaeology. The preferred candidate will have an active research program, theoretically grounded publication record, interest in fostering community engagement, and willingness to involve students in research. Candidates should be prepared to teach introduction to archaeology, courses on Latin American archaeology, and to develop additional courses in their area of expertise. Candidates must have completed the Ph.D. by the time of appointment.
 * Applicants must apply on-line at http://www.louisville.edu/jobs for Job Opening # 32080 and attach one document containing a cover letter, current vitae, and names and email addresses of at least three referees. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2015, and continue until the position is filled. For more information about the anthropology program at UofL, visit http://louisville.edu/anthropology.

University of Melbourne (AUS) - TT Lecturer in Classics and Archaeology - Deadline: 15 Nov. 2015
Faculty of Arts, The School of Historical and Philosophical Studies

Salary: $92,654 - $110,022 p.a. plus 17% superannuation

The School of Historical & Philosophical Studies (SHAPS) is at the forefront of teaching and research in the humanities in Australia. We have a team of dedicated academic and professional staff in the disciplines of History, Philosophy, Classics, Archaeology, History and Philosophy of Science, Cultural Materials Conservation, and Hebrew & Jewish Studies. The Classics & Archaeology program in particular offers a wide range of courses in areas including the archaeology of the ancient Aegean, Mediterranean, Near East and Levant; ancient languages (Greek, Latin, Syriac, Egyptian); Greek and Roman history; and ancient literature in translation.

The Faculty welcomes applications from archaeology specialists to fill the role of Lecturer in Classics and Archaeology (Greek and/or Roman, Early Dark Age through Late Antiquity), to work within the Classics & Archaeology program and to compliment its strengths as set out above. You will be expected to research, teach and administer at levels commensurate with the level of the position. You must have demonstrated field and practical skills in Classical Archaeology; potential to achieve a high level of research performance through the steady production of refereed publications in Greek and/or Roman archaeology; and potential to attain academic promotion. You will have a proven capability to make a significant contribution to research and engagement in Ancient World Studies and Classics, and will aspire to cultivate research links and networks with other groups on campus, as well as nationally and internationally. You will be expected to demonstrate significant grant-winning potential in these fields; and a capacity to teach to a high standard at both undergraduate and post-graduate levels. You will be expected to teach subjects in both Greek and Roman archaeology, as well as practical archaeology, and contribute to other subjects as appropriate.

You will be required to work with colleagues in Classics and Archaeology to refine and deliver academic programs. In addition to teaching Classical Archaeology, you will be required to contribute to the team-taught undergraduate subjects in the Ancient World Studies major and team-taught post-graduate (PhD) subjects, and successfully supervise research theses in the honours, post-graduate diploma, and research higher degree (MA and PhD) programs to completion.

This is a level B position available on a full-time, continuing basis. The start date is negotiable.
 * Close date: 15 Nov 2015.

University of Minnesota (MN) - TT Asst. Professor - Archaeology OR Cultural Anthropology - Deadline: 15 Dec. 2015
The Department of Anthropology in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in archaeology or cultural anthropology at the assistant professor level beginning Fall 2016 (08/29/2016). We seek an anthropologist whose research focus critically engages natural worlds and the natural sciences broadly defined, in contemporary, historical, or prehistorical contexts. We invite applicants who think creatively about the relationship of humans to non-humans and to the material world on topics related to (for example) the environment, biology, geology, climate change and ecology (including indigenous forms of ecological knowledge). Our priority is to hire an archaeologist or a cultural anthropologist.

A joint appointment may be possible with a partner unit within the College of Liberal Arts, the College of Biological Sciences, or the College of Science and Engineering, with the tenure home in Anthropology.

The successful applicant will have a strong commitment to contribute at all levels of our undergraduate and graduate programs. The Department of Anthropology has a strong commitment to diversity. We encourage scholars from underrepresented groups to apply. We welcome experience working with diverse students, in multicultural environments, and interest in developing curricula related to diverse populations.

Appointment will be 100% time over the nine-month academic year (late-August to late-May). Appointment will be made at the rank of tenure-track assistant professor, depending on qualifications and experience, and consistent with collegiate and University policy.

Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in anthropology or closely related field is expected to be in hand at the time of the appointment. Advanced ABDs may be considered for appointment at the rank of tenure-track instructor with the understanding that the Ph.D. is conferred in the first year of the appointment.

Preferred Qualifications: Geographical area, methodological focus and theoretical interests are open. We encourage applications from candidates whose research and teaching complement and enhance, rather than duplicate, specializations currently represented in our program.

Candidates will be evaluated according to the overall quality of their academic preparation, the strength of their research and its relevance to the department’s academic priorities and the field of inquiry, evidence of commitment to teaching and skills as a teacher, and the quality of recommendations.

About the Job: Faculty in the Department of Anthropology in the College of Liberal Arts are expected to maintain an active program of scholarly research or creative activity that includes publication, exhibition, or performance; teach undergraduate and graduate level courses; advise students; and contribute service appropriate for the level of appointment to the department, college, university and profession. The Standards for Promotion and Tenure in the Department of Anthropology are available at: http://www.academic.umn.edu/provost/faculty/tenure/pdf/CLA/7_12ANTH.pdf The Workload Principles and Guidelines for Regular Faculty in the College of Liberal Arts are available at http://intranet.cla.umn.edu/faculty/FacultyWorkloadPrinciplesGuidelines.php

About the Department: For nearly a century the Department of Anthropology has prepared students in sociocultural anthropology, archaeology, biological anthropology and linguistics. With 17 full-time faculty members and about 55 graduate students, the department teaches approximately 2000 undergraduate students each year. The faculty offer a rich array of courses, teaching across geographical, chronological, an analytical frameworks. Our faculty and students regularly receive research grants, awards, and prizes for their teaching and research. An extensive program of colloquia, lectures and public events enhances our instructional programs. A lively community of scholars, faculty and students alike are engaged with research and teaching, connecting with colleagues in the humanities and social sciences through the College of Liberal Arts as well as the College of Science and Engineering and the College of Biological Sciences.

Established in 1868, the College of Liberal Arts supports the University of Minnesota's land-grant mission as home to disciplines in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. The College of Liberal Arts values diverse cultures, experiences, and perspectives as key to innovation and excellent education. http://www.cla.umn.edu/.

The College of Liberal Arts is committed to intellectual freedom, the pursuit of new knowledge, and the belief that the liberal arts are the foundation of academic learning. CLA prepares students to be independent and original thinkers, innovators in their chosen fields; to create meaning in their lives and in their life's work; and to become productive citizens and leaders in their communities and the world.

Founded in 1851, the University of Minnesota, with its five campuses and more than 65,000 students, is one of the largest, most comprehensive universities in the United States, and ranks among the most prestigious research universities in the wo rld. It is both a major research institution, with scholars of national and international reputation, and a state land-grant university, with a strong tradition of education and public engagement.


 * The priority deadline for application materials is December 15, 2015. This position will remain open until filled.
 * Also posted at Cultural Anthropology 2015-2016

University of Nevada, Reno (NV) - TT Asst. Professor - Zooarchaeology - Deadline: 1 Nov. 2016
The Department of Anthropology at the University of Nevada, Reno ( UNR ) invites applications for a tenure-track position in anthropology with a focus on zooarchaeology; geographic area and time period open, but preference for Western North America. We seek a scholar who will develop an active research agenda and contribute to the department’s undergraduate and graduate programs.

The successful candidate will teach a 2-2 load of introductory, upper division, and graduate courses in zooarchaeology and archaeology in line with their specialties. This position will contribute to a growing and dynamic department with teaching, research, and service relevant to our region.

The University of Nevada is the state’s historic land-grant institution; it serves 20,000 students. The university is ranked as a Tier 1 institution by “U.S. News and World Report” and offers an array of degree programs at all levels. Reno is located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, a 30-minute drive from Lake Tahoe. Reno/Tahoe is recognized as a world-class outdoor recreation area. Additional nearby areas of interest include the Black Rock Desert, Sacramento, Yosemite National Park, Napa/Sonoma, the San Francisco Bay Area. University of Nevada homepage: http://www.unr.edu.


 * For full consideration, applications must be submitted by November 1, 2015. Review of applications will begin immediately following the close date.
 * Apply at: https://www.unrsearch.com/postings/18858

University of Oklahoma (OK) - TT Asst. Professor - Archaeologist - Deadline: 9 Oct. 2015
The University of Oklahoma's Department of Anthropology seeks to hire a tenure-track archaeologist at the Assistant Professor level, to start August 15, 2016. The normal teaching load is two courses each semester.

The successful candidate will help fulfill the strategic priorities of the department and its archaeological subfield. The archaeology subfield is focused on the history and cultures of Native North Americans, with an emphasis on the Great Plains, Southwest US, and Southeast regions. Additionally, the hire will help create opportunities of collaboration within our department, as well as across academic units and provide essential mentorship for undergraduate and graduate students with interests in Native North America.

Department Preferences: Preference will be given to candidates with a specialization in the post-Paleoindian archaeology of the Greater American Southwest, methodological expertise complementary to other faculty, and teaching experience. Applicants must be committed to a four-field anthropological approach. OU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We encourage women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

Special instructions to applicants: Send a single .pdf file containing a letter detailing research interests and teaching experience, curriculum vita, and contact information for three references by e-mail to anthropology@ou.edu, with a "cc" to the search committee chair (ar@ou.edu).
 * Review of applications begins October 9 and will continue until position is filled.

===University of Pennsylvania (PA) - Associate or Full Professor - Sally and Alvin V. Shoemaker Endowed Professorship in Anthropology - Deadline: 12 Nov. 2015=== The University of Pennsylvania Department of Anthropology and the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology seek to hire a leading archaeologist at the Associate or Full Professor level to fill the Sally and Alvin V. Shoemaker Endowed Professorship in Anthropology. We are looking for candidates with outstanding research and publication records who can bring innovative ideas, techniques, and new kinds of data to broad questions of current anthropological significance.

This will be a dual appointment in the Department and the Museum. For the Department, the successful candidate will teach two classes per year ranging from scientific research methodology to the department’s core archaeological curriculum, including undergraduate courses and seminars on theory and her/his regional/temporal specialty. Within the Museum, he or she will hold a curatorial position, and be expected to provide leadership in discussions of collections-based research. The ideal candidate would also be able to contribute to the Museum’s new laboratory-based Center for the Analysis of Archaeological Materials (CAAM) in both teaching and research.

Temporal focus and geographical area are open, although some preference will be given to candidates with research interests in Africa, Oceania, South Asia or the Maya World. An on-going field and/or laboratory project is essential and researchers who have made major contributions to archaeological science should emphasize this in their applications. The ability to collaborate with archaeological programs in other departments is also desirable.

Interested candidates should submit a letter of application and CV at http://facultysearches.provost.upenn.edu/postings/619.
 * Review of applications will begin November 12, 2015, and continue until the position is filled.

University of Victoria (CAN: BC) - TT Asst. Professor - Roman Art and Archaeology - Deadline: 15 Nov. 2015
The Department of Greek and Roman Studies invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor appointment in Roman Art and Archaeology. Applicants should hold a PhD and be demonstrably active in fieldwork. Ideal candidates will have begun publishing and will have a demonstrable research and publication plan. The successful applicant should be able to offer a broad range of courses in Roman Art and Archaeology, to introduce innovative courses related to her/his research areas, and to teach Roman Art and Archaeology at all levels of the undergraduate and graduate curriculum. In addition, the successful candidate should be able to supervise MA and PhD students concentrating on Roman Art and Archaeology and to participate in other relevant components of our Graduate program. The Department is particularly looking for an individual who is able to teach international field schools involving study-travel and to organize student-integrated field research. The successful applicant will provide evidence of an excellent teaching record that ideally will include some experience with Greek archaeology and culture and Latin language at the undergraduate level. The potential to serve as an effective role model and mentor to our undergraduate and graduate populations will be an asset. The appointment will commence on July 1, 2016.

The University of Victoria is an equity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Aboriginal Peoples, people of all sexual orientations, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Please send by email a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a writing sample no longer than 30 pages, and a brief teaching dossier to the Chair (grschair@uvic.ca). In addition, please send three confidential letters of reference addressing research and teaching strengths.


 * For full consideration, all materials should be submitted by November 15, 2015 to: Chair, Department of Greek and Roman Studies P.O. Box 1700, STN CSC University of Victoria Victoria, BC V8W2Y2 Canada Email: grschair@uvic.ca Telephone: 250 721 8514 Fax: 250 721 8516 Web: http://web.uvic.ca/grs/

===Washington University in St. Louis (MO) - TT Asst. Professor - Anthropological Archaeologist, Americas (excl. Maya) - Deadline: 23 Oct. 2015=== We seek an anthropological archaeologist working in any part of the Americas except the Maya region to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, to advise students, to conduct research, to perform other scholarly activities including publishing in scholarly journals, and to participate in departmental governance and university service. Ph.D. in Anthropology or Archaeology is required. Candidates must have demonstrated excellence in original theoretical and methodological research that complements the existing strengths of the department. Active fieldwork or lab research is required. The candidate is expected to work with graduate students in developing research projects and must have a demonstrable commitment to innovative undergraduate and graduate instruction, ideally including experience teaching introduction to archaeology.

Candidates with research focused on the following regions and topics are especially encouraged: South America; the Intermediate Area; human interaction with climate and environment; foodways and diet; societal diversity and identity; multiregional interactions and political economy.

Applications should consist of a Curriculum Vitae, a cover letter describing ongoing research and teaching interests, and the 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: Lauren Valle .
 * Priority will be given to applications received on or before Friday, October 23, 2015, but the search will continue until the position is filled.
 * "(excl. Maya)" ha ha ha. Funny how an entire generation of professors have zero intention of retiring.

Bates College (ME) - Lecturer - Archaeologist (long term/renewable) - Review Begins: 15 Oct. 2015
Bates College seeks to hire an archaeologist for a renewable, long-term position as Lecturer in the Department of Anthropology, beginning in September 2016. The successful candidate will teach four courses each year (a full course load is five courses) in addition to advising theses, with service requirements and research expectations subject to negotiation. Two of the successful candidate’s courses will be: Introduction to Archaeology and Introduction to Human Evolution. We hope the third course (taught every year or every other year) will be a field-based one that provides students with the opportunity to participate in an archaeological excavation during our five-week April/May Short Term. Geographical area of interest is open, but preference will be given to candidates who work in Native North America, or South or Central America. Bates and the Anthropology Department are committed to enhancing the diversity of the campus and the curriculum. We welcome applications from all individuals with the ability to contribute to the college’s continuing commitment to social and cultural diversity, inclusiveness, and the transformative power of our differences. The search committee expects applicants to identify their strengths and experiences in these areas and describe how their research, teaching, and/or outreach can further this goal.
 * APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Review of applications begins on October 15, 2015, and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit the following: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcripts, and statements on teaching and research, including plans for involving undergraduates in a research program. Please also arrange for the submission of at least two (preferably three) letters of recommendation. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. http://apply.interfolio.com/31047
 * Also posted at Physical Anthropology 2015-2016

DISCUSSION, RUMORS, SPECULATION
Hope things thicken out. Looking pretty grim this year, like two years ago.

A Running List of Schools Requesting Reference Letters Upfront (Contrary to AAA Career Center Request)
The AAA has requested that search committees refrain from asking for letters of recommendation until initial screening of applicants has been completed:

"Solicitation of letters of recommendation should occur only after an initial screening of candidates to minimize inconvenience to applicants and referees. Names of references may be requested, however."

http://www.aaanet.org/profdev/index.cfm

Despite this (at least four year-old request), many institutions persist in requiring letters of recommendation as part of an initial application package. This places a burden on both the applicant and his/her reviewers and places undue stress on advisor/advisee relationships. Please list here the names of schools/job posts asking for up-front letters of recommendation so that we may alert the AAA to violations of their request:
 * Colorado College

Possible "quick-reference" spreadsheet addition to this Wiki?
Could someone with the necessary skills to successfully manipulate complex Wiki entries please create a quick reference spreadsheet for all jobs on this wiki--perhaps appearing just below and similar in format to the "Current Users" section? And perhaps with these simple column headers?

INSTITUTION     JOB_TITLE    DEADLINE     PREFERRED_FOCI     STATUS   (and any other headings deemed appropriate...)

This would be a much more convenient way for everyone to quickly check in on employment opportunities (and presumably more useful than stats on current users of the wiki)...would happily do it myself but I have no idea how to make it work...
 * Thanks for this suggestion. In my long experience with this wiki as an admin, I can say this kind of jobs table has been tried on various pages over the years, but it has proven difficult for users to edit and maintain. Fields that manage to set this up usually abandon it. A table to keep track of Users (like above) is easier to keep up, but when the full season is in swing and lots of jobs and updates are coming in, a table that involves more complex code and editing skills tends to fall apart, generate lots of complaints and waste a lot of time. If somebody can come along with a fabulous hack to make tables work better on this wiki, great; I have yet to see it happen and it's beyond my skill set .... In the meantime, the best way to follow updates to this page (new positions added, interview info. etc.) is by subscribing to the RSS feed for this page: http://academicjobs.wikia.com/wiki/Archaeology_Jobs_2015-2016?feed=rss&action=history A rudimentary RSS reader is embedded at the top of the page; more sophisticated RSS readers are recommended here: http://www.slant.co/topics/446/~what-are-the-best-news-readers - Hope this helps! --Una74 (talk) 17:15, July 26, 2015 (UTC)