The Department of Anthropology in the School of the College of Arts and Sciences at American University invites applications for an open-rank, full-time, tenure-track position August 1, 2023. Applicants should have a PhD in anthropology. Depending on experience and qualification, the appointee to this position may be recommended for tenure at the time of hiring.
We are seeking an archaeologist or bioarchaeologist with a four-field orientation. Historical Archaeology of the Americas is preferred, but we are open to all areas of geographical and temporal specialization. Candidates should be able to present a record of highly regarded scholarship in the form of peer-reviewed publications and external funding that aligns with department priorities. Candidates should also present a record of effective teaching. Ideal applicants also have a record of public-facing work that factors into their teaching agenda.
Candidates are expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in archaeology focusing on method, theory and sites where their research is based. Bioarchaeologists should also be prepared to teach and develop courses in biological anthropology. The position will involve teaching courses in Anthropology, including (but not limited to) Human Origins, Introduction to Archaeology, Early America: The Buried Past, Human Osteology and upper-level topics courses. Responsibilities beyond teaching and research include mentoring and advising undergraduate and graduate students, and participating in department, college, and university activities.
Salary and benefits are competitive. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit applications via: http://apply.interfolio.com/115612 Include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, contact information for three references, recent teaching evaluations (when possible), and copies of recent published works or works in progress. Please contact Jean Wogaman, 202-885-1838 or wogaman@american.edu if you have any questions.
The Department of Anthropology at American University includes faculty representing the 4 major subfields of the discipline. We prioritize excellence in research and teaching with academic and public impact. Geographical areas represented among faculty include regions of the US, South and Central America, Asia, and the Middle East. Research and teaching interests intersect with human biology, urban studies, Indigenous studies, Middle Eastern studies, health studies and Black studies. The department offers an undergraduate major, master’s in public anthropology and PhD programs, through which students can focus on any of the main sub-disciplines. It trains anthropologists to address issues related to social justice, social inequalities, and public engagement in the contemporary world and through its past. Learn more about the Department of Anthropology and its mission at http://www.american.edu/cas/anthropology/ and learn more about the College of Arts and Sciences at http://www.american.edu/cas/
American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively “Protected Bases”) in its programs and activities.
American University is a tobacco and smoke free campus. Hiring offers for this position are contingent on the successful completion of a background check.
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