Assistant Professor Anthropological Archaeology

Department: Anthropology and Sociology

Summary of Job Duties: The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking applications for a full-time, nine-month tenure-track position in Anthropological Archaeology at the Assistant Professor level beginning August 2022. We seek broadly trained, highly qualified candidates a with research focus on Archaeology, geographic, temporal, and methodological specialization open, and who have a commitment to excellence in both teaching and research.

UA Little Rock is a doctoral intensive metropolitan university serving a diverse student body of approximately 10,000 full- and part-time students. The Anthropology Program serves approximately 40 active majors and is home to the Anthropological Research Laboratories, which includes an archeology lab space and the Human Variation Lab. Candidates from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Experience:

• Ph.D. in Anthropology or a comparable field with a specialization in Archaeology by the time of hire.

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• Experience in, or potential for, collaboration in research and/or pedagogy with History or Interdisciplinary programs;
• Experience teaching Archaeology and Cultural Anthropology courses at the undergraduate level;
• Experience teaching online and integrating technology in teaching;
• Experience working with diverse populations of learners.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach courses in Anthropology (B.A.) Bachelors of Arts program including introductory Archaeology and Cultural Anthropology and upper-level courses in the candidate’s area of expertise and/or courses that incorporate both archaeological and cultural anthropological perspectives;
• Support experiential learning and student research through field schools, mentorship, or other forms of collaboration;
• Engage in research and scholarship activities;
• Advise students in their major;
• Participate in service activities in the program, college, university, and the Little Rock community.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate;
• Ability to demonstrate potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching and advising;
• Willingness to involve undergraduates in research projects.

Salary Information: $55,000

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, Diversity Statement, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)

Additional Information:

Please upload all required documents in the "Attachment" section, if you want to be considered for this position. You must submit all documents before you hit the submit application button.

Recruitment Contact Information: Breashia Lambert, Institutional Research Assistant, bdlambert1@ualr.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.