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Assistant Professor Anthropology - Historical Archaeology
University of Nevada, Reno
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Posted: 17-Nov-25
Location: Reno, Nevada
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Academic
Required Education:
Doctorate
The Department of Anthropology at the University of Nevada, Reno, invites applications for a tenure track position in Historical Archaeology as Assistant Professor. We seek a scholar with a strong theoretical and methodological background in historical archaeology, archaeology of the modern world, and/or archaeology of the recent past.
Applicants must demonstrate a research agenda through publications or research plans and potential. Primary geographic specialization is open; we encourage applicants who demonstrate willingness to engage with local communities.
The teaching load for this position is 2-2. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to teaching and mentoring a diverse student body and to contributing to diversity, equity, and inclusion on campus. The successful candidate will join a growing, dynamic, and collegial 4-field anthropology department at the flagship institution of the University of Nevada system.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in Anthropology (preferred) or a closely related field by July 1, 2026, with strong grounding in anthropological theory and archaeological practice
Active or emerging research agenda in areas such as community-engaged archaeology, historic preservation, ethnobotany, remote sensing, and/or heritage and identity studies
Experience directing archaeological excavations
Record of, or demonstrated potential for, publishing in top-tier journals and academic presses
Demonstrated excellence or clear promise in teaching
Prepared to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in archaeology, including historical archaeology
Committed to mentoring students in a robust M.A. and Ph.D. program
Preferred Qualifications
Evidence of, or potential for, developing field-based research and teaching opportunities, including archaeological field schools
Commitment to publicly engaged teaching and research through community partnerships
Interest in collaborating with existing or new partners, including UNR programs such as Historic Preservation, Shared History, Desert Research Institute, and Gender, Race, and Identity
Potential to contribute to campus archaeology or historical archaeology initiatives in Northern Nevada
The University of Nevada, Reno is a public Research 1 land-grant institution of the Nevada System of Higher Education with a student population of approximately 21,000, including over 3,000 graduate students. We are a comprehensive, doctoral university that has been designated as a Carnegie R1 institution with very high research activity and Carnegie Community Engagement Classification. Nearly half of our students are students of color, and we are an Emerging Hispanic Serving Institution. In accordance with the University's land grant tier-one research institution mission, our faculty are expected to contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service in a pluralistic environment.
The University has dynamic intellectual, artistic and sports life and a close relationship to the city of Reno, an emerging tech and innovation hub with a diverse population and a rich cultural history that hosts an active art, music and festival scene. Known for its proximity to Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada mountains, Reno is a vibrant, diverse and growing city located on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada, about 200 miles east of San Fr...ancisco, about 100 miles east of Sacramento and 30 miles north of the state capital, Carson City. Combined with the neighboring city of Sparks, the Reno-Sparks metropolitan area has a population of more than 500,000. Reno is only 30-45 minutes from Lake Tahoe and major ski resorts and is rated one of the top locations in the United States for living and outdoor recreation. It has an international airport with direct flights to many U.S. transportation hubs and to Mexico. For more information about the city and the surrounding area, please visit www.cityofreno.com and www.visitrenotahoe.com.
The College of Liberal Arts is home to the humanities, social sciences, and arts, offering more than 25 departments, programs, museums, schools, and centers that foster creativity, critical thinking, and engaged citizenship. As one of the largest academic units on campus, the College combines a strong liberal arts tradition with innovative and interdisciplinary teaching, research, and community engagement, preparing students for meaningful careers and lifelong learning in an interconnected world. The College emphasizes inquiry, discovery, and openness to new ideas and perspectives and supports major scholarly research and creative activity in the three disciplines. The University and the College recognize that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. Visit www.unr.edu/liberal-arts for more information about the college.
The University of Nevada, Reno is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
