Assistant Professor of Archaeology, North America

University of Arkansas
United States, Arkansas, Fayetteville
346 North West Avenue (Show on map)
Nov 19, 2024
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Closing Date: Type of Position:Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track Workstudy Position: No Job Type:Regular Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Sponsorship Available: Yes Institution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville 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. The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation's strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life. As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations \| OEOC \| University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351. Department:Department of Anthropology Department's Website: Summary of Job Duties: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 (https://chancellor.uark.edu/150-forward/index.php) and Signature Research Areas (https://arkansasresearch.uark.edu/signature-research-areas/). Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. 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/. Duties will include: 40% Teaching 40% Research 20% Service Qualifications: 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 Additional Information: Salary Information: Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Statement of Research Philosophy, Statement of Teaching Philosophy Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status Recruitment Contact Information: Carla Klehm, search committee chair, cklehm@uark.edu All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Special Instructions to Applicants: 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. 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. Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information 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. The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Constant Physical Activity:N/A Frequent Physical Activity:N/A Occasional Physical Activity:N/A Benefits Eligible:Yes