Assistant Professor – Anthropological Archaeology

The Department of Anthropology at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor Faculty position, in the area of anthropological archaeology, with an expected start date of July 1, 2017. We are interested in candidates whose theoretical emphases and methodological expertise will complement and expand those of the existing faculty. The successful candidate will conduct multi-scalar research through interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary engagement with the past, and will consider the respective roles of humans; the things they make; and the environments they shape and are shaped by. The ideal candidate will engage with critical questions in anthropology, and demonstrate evidence of reflexive attention to the broader context of archaeological research in contemporary society. World area and methodological emphases are open. We are interested in candidates with a demonstrated ability to contribute to our dynamic undergraduate and graduate program in archaeology and commitment to fostering analytical and critical thinking through engaged scholarship. Candidates should have teaching experience in anthropology, with evidence of teaching potential and effectiveness preferred.

Basic qualifications: The completion of all PhD or equivalent degree requirements except the dissertation at the time of application

Additional Qualification: The Ph.D. or equivalent degree is required by the start date.

To apply, please go to the following link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF01137.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement (one-page max), teaching statement (one-page max), and a statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service (required). Applicants should also arrange to have three letters of reference submitted via the application portal. All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality (http://apo.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html) prior to submitting their letters.

Applications must be received by October 31, 2016. Please direct questions to Sabrina Agarwal at agarwal@berkeley.edu.

The Anthropology Department is committed to addressing the family needs of faculty, including dual career couples and single parents. The department is interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching, research, and service.

For information about potential relocation to Berkeley, or career needs of accompanying partners and spouses, please visit the following website at: http://ofew.berkeley.edu/new-faculty.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct.