Arkansas Tech University invites applications for a tenure track, Assistant Professor of Anthropology position beginning August 2025. Candidates should have expertise in archaeology focusing on the southeastern US, particularly in the areas of pre-colonial American archaeology and/or Early American archaeology, although other areas of topical and geographical expertise will be considered. Position is expected to manage the new Center for Heritage and Culture collections, enhance current offerings in Cultural Resource Management and Anthropology, including the Archaeology Field School, and participate in state and local archaeology events. It is expected the candidate will incorporate students into archeology and other work at the Center, advise and mentor students, as well as engage students in high impact learning practices, including being faculty advisor to the Archaeology Club. The new faculty member should also provide meaningful service to the department, college, university, and profession. The candidate will join the multi-disciplinary Department of Behavioral Sciences and will be one of four core faculty in the Anthropology & Geography degree program. The department currently has an active undergraduate population interested in archaeology with growth potential. The successful candidate will teach Introduction to Anthropology, courses in southeastern archaeology, and upper division/elective courses from the curriculum in the baccalaureate degree with the option to design more specialized courses. Course load will be 3/3 which includes a one-course released time each semester to manage the Center. A completed Ph.D. in Anthropology and college teaching experience are preferred. Submit a cover letter, CV, contact information for three professional references, and a one-page statement of teaching philosophy with application. Arkansas Tech University is a mid-sized liberal arts university emphasizing teaching and undergraduate education. 

PhD (or ABD with expected completion date by December 2025)

Letter of application

Curriculum vita

Three professional references' contact information

One-page statement of teaching philosophy

To be considered for the position of Assistant Professor of Anthropology, all applications must be received and processed through our applicant tracking system Cornerstone prior to the closing date on May 1, 2025 before 6:00 pm central time.  

Please go to https://atu.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=1&c=atu to apply now. 

This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Arkansas Tech University is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, age, national origin, religion, veteran status, genetic information, or disability.