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Position Summary:

Eastern New Mexico University’s (ENMU) Department of Anthropology and Applied Archaeology invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Anthropology to begin Fall 2023. ENMU seeks candidates with a focus on the archaeology of the Greater Southwest and adjoining regions and knowledge of cultural resource management applications. Willingness and ability to work with existing regional collections are a plus. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence and the ability to establish a research program that engages students in applied and/or basic research. Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience. This is a residential appointment and campus presence is required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach a range of undergraduate and graduate courses in anthropology archaeology, and cultural resource management/historic preservation.
• Establish an active research program which provides practical training and applied and/or basic research experiences for undergraduate and graduate students
• Mentor M.A. students in thesis and capstone projects
• Assist department with academic planning, curricular design, and program development
• Assist with the department’s recruitment and retention efforts
• Direct archaeological field schools in collaboration with department faculty
• Serve on departmental, college and university committees

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Anthropology or closely related field
• The ability to teach archaeology and anthropology for students at all degree levels

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Commitment to excellence in teaching and willingness to teach using traditional, hybrid or online distance education technologies
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Clear plans for an active research program

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience at the college level
• Knowledge of cultural resource management/historic preservation/heritage studies
• Willingness and ability to work with existing regional collections
• Experience teaching and mentoring undergraduate and M.A. students
• Expertise and experience with GIS
• Familiarity with Native American groups and NAGPRA applications
• Demonstrated leadership abilities

About Eastern New Mexico University

ENMU’s Department of Anthropology and Applied Archaeology offers degrees in anthropology at the Baccalaureate and Master’s levels. The core focus of our department is a hands-on scientific approach to anthropology that enables engaged learning and supports a research-based Master’s degree program. Instruction is supplemented by the Blackwater Draw Museum, the Blackwater Draw National Historic Landmark (the Clovis archaeological type site), and extensive collections of curated archaeological materials. Located in east-central New Mexico, ENMU is a regional comprehensive, Master’s granting public university and the third largest university in New Mexico. It is a Hispanic serving institution with faculty who are committed to serving a diverse student population and advancing student success with focused retention and educational practices.

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