Archaeology Jobs 2015-2016

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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.

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.

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.

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. Applications and nominations should be sent to:

===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

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 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 Denver (CO) - TT Asst. Professor - Deadline: not stated (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.
 * 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.

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.

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:

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)