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Assistant Professor of Anthropological Archaeology

Requisition ID: 2024-8434

of Openings: 1

Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Faculty Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Faculty College: College of Humanities and Social Sci Department: Sociology Anthropol and Criminal Just Advertised Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent benefits

Overview The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Utah State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Anthropology with a research emphasis in environmental archaeology. Special consideration will be given to candidates with expertise in spatial data analysis, innovative approaches to data analytics, and/or archaeology related policy. This is an academic year, tenure-track position with a 2/2 teaching load. The successful applicant will demonstrate a willingness to collaborate with colleagues in the department to build out newly formed graduate programs, apply for external funds, publish research, and engage in teaching and service.

The appointment begins August 1, 2025. Review of applications begins November 18th, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.

For any questions regarding the position, please email Dr. Jacob Freeman at: jacob.freeman@usu.edu.

Responsibilities

• Develop a robust, externally funded research program in environmental or natural resource sociology.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Advise and mentor students.
• Provide service to the department, university and profession.
• Contribute to the diversity, inclusion and retention priorities of the department, university, and profession.

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Anthropology or related field from a CHEA accredited institution or international equivalent
• The ability to teach GIS at the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Demonstrated ability to live and work legally in the U.S.

• The successful applicant must be able to satisfactorily complete a background check prior to employment Preferred Qualifications:

• A record of interdisciplinary research

• The potential for receiving external grants

Required Documents Along with the online application, please attach:

• Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"
• Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile. We will seek three letters of recommendation for all candidates selected for interviews.
• Cover Letter to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Documents 1-10". Please include the following in your cover letter:
• a summary of the applicant's research program
• a description of the applicant's teaching philosophy
• a description of the applicant's potential fit and collaborative potential in the small but productive archaeology program at USU. Document size may not exceed 10 MB.

Advertised Salary Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent benefits

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