The Department of Anthropology in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Archaeology, North America to start in August 2025. This is a standard nine-month faculty appointment. This is one of two archaeology positions currently being advertised in the department; applicants wishing to be considered for both must submit materials for each position separately.

We seek candidates with an active research program positioned at the forefront of archaeological research in North America. The ideal candidate will complement and/or expand upon existing program strengths, but specific methodological and temporal areas of specialization are open. We are particularly interested in candidates whose work addresses current issues in public, applied, and/or community-engaged archaeology as well as in the academy. The successful candidate will also be able to provide undergraduate and graduate training in these areas. Candidates should also demonstrate through teaching, mentorship, research, and service a commitment to establishing scholarly excellence for all.

We especially invite applications from candidates who are committed to developing collaborative research programs with departmental colleagues, colleagues in cognate departments and area studies programs, and with other centers and units in the University of Arkansas system, such as the Arkansas Archeological Survey, the University of Arkansas Stable Isotope Lab, the Center for Advanced Spatial Technologies, and the Arkansas Humanities Center. We encourage applicants to view the University’s current Strategic Plan and Signature Research Areas.

Duties will include:
•40% Teaching
•40% Research
•20% Service

Minimum Qualifications:
•Ph.D. in anthropology or a closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education conferred by the start of appointment
•An active research program in anthropological archaeology

Preferred Qualifications:
•Demonstrated theoretical and methodological expertise that complements or expands on existing program foci
•A strong record of national/international scholarship in North American archaeology, including extramural funding and peer-reviewed publications
•A research and teaching philosophy that involves public, applied, and/or community-engaged archaeology such as partnerships with local, regional, descendant and/or stakeholder communities
•Experience teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses and ability develop new curricula to complement and expand the current course catalog
•Ability to mentor undergraduate and graduate students in independent research
•Demonstrated commitment to cultivating a scholarly environment for all through teaching, mentoring, research, outreach, and service

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Completed applications received by October 27, 2024, will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position. This position will remain open until filled. For additional inquiries, please contact the search committee chair, Carla Klehm, at cklehm@uark.edu. For a complete position announcement and information regarding how to apply, visit https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UASYS/job/Assistant-Professor-of-Archaeology--North-America_R0062425?locations=17a66cdad98201f7890cfb48ca00e249.

Applicants must submit:
•a brief cover letter addressing the applicant’s fit to the position criteria
•a curriculum vitae
•a research statement (1-2 pages) outlining main research questions, approaches, and future research plans
•a teaching statement (1-2 pages) outlining the applicant’s teaching experience and future curricular offerings
•a list of three professional references (name, title, email address, and phone number) willing to provide letters of recommendation if requested during the application process.

The University of Arkansas is an Affirmative Action/EOE institution committed to achieving diversity in its faculty and staff. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, especially individuals who contribute to diversity of our campus community. The university welcomes applications without regard to race/color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

About University of Arkansas

The University of Arkansas: Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations. Fulbright College: The Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences is the largest and most academically diverse unit on campus with 3 schools, 16 departments, and 43 academic programs and research centers. The University of Arkansas is committed to providing an educational and work environment in which thought, creativity, and growth are stimulated, and in which individuals are free to realize their full potential. The Fulbright College promotes these ideals and welcomes applicants who foster an inclusive environment through an open exchange of voices and ideas from populations of diverse backgrounds. The Community: Fayetteville is home to the Un...iversity of Arkansas campus, and is known for its spectacular views and ample green spaces. Fayetteville is considered one of the country’s finest college towns, and the surrounding northwest Arkansas region is regularly ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. Some of the nation’s best outdoor amenities and most spectacular hiking trails are within a short drive of campus. For more information, visit: https://www.experiencefayetteville.com/ and https://diversitynwa.com/. About the Department: The Department of Anthropology examines similarities and differences among people, lifestyles, and world views through time by the study of artifacts and material remains, the evolution of humankind and other primates, and issues such as ethnicity, gender, class, social inequity and religion. Courses help students explore many approaches to the various subfields. The Department of Anthropology at the University of Arkansas currently has 12 tenured or tenure track faculty, spanning the subdisciplines of archaeology, biological anthropology, and cultural anthropology. For more information see the Department webpage: https://fulbright.uark.edu/departments/anthropology/. The University of Arkansas is an Affirmative Action/EOE institution committed to achieving diversity in its faculty and staff. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, especially individuals who contribute to diversity of our campus community. The university welcomes applications without regard to race/color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

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