Assistant or Associate Professor of Anthropology

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Studies invites applications and nominations for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor of Anthropology.

Position Description.  Reporting to the department chair, the assistant or associate professor of anthropology will be expected to teach Introduction to Anthropology, and to develop other undergraduate and graduate courses related to historical archaeology, compliance archaeology, conflict archaeology, and/or Civil War archaeology.  This individual will serve as the Director of Archaeology at Camp Lawton, a Civil War prison site located 40 miles from the university.  The successful candidate is expected to hold a terminal degree and to be an active member of the department and university community as demonstrated by pursuing an active research agenda, by serving on committees, and by mentoring students.  Specific rank will be determined by experience and productivity.  The position is a tenure-track, 9-month appointment, and the salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required Qualifications:

- Earned doctorate in Anthropology or Archaeology
- Demonstrated research productivity in Historical or Conflict Archaeology
- Experience teaching archaeological field school
- Must be authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the institution
- A minimum of 5 years full-time college/university teaching experience at the assistant professor level is required for the rank of associate professor, along with a strong record of research and service, with publications and presentations in professional venues

Preferred Qualifications:

- Research interest in Civil War archaeology
- Experience working with advanced archaeological technology
- Knowledge of Compliance Archaeology
- Expertise to teach an introductory biological anthropology course
- Demonstrated track record of extramural funding

Screening of applications begins October 1, 2015, and continues until the position is filled.  The preferred position starting date is August 1, 2016.  A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references.  Other documentation may be requested.  Only complete applications and applications submitted electronically will be considered.  Finalists will be required to submit to a background investigation.  Applications and nominations should be sent to:

Dr. Heidi Altman, Search Chair, Search 67339
Department of Sociology and Anthropology
Georgia Southern University
P. O. Box 8051
Statesboro, GA 30460-8051
Electronic mail: haltmann@georgiasouthern.edu
Telephone: 912-478-5723

More information about the institution is available through http://www.georgiasouthern.edu or http://class.georgiasouthern.edu/socioanth/.  Georgia Southern University seeks to recruit individuals who are committed to working in diverse academic and professional communities and who are committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and professional service within the University and beyond. The names of applicants and nominees, vitae, and other non-evaluative information may be subject to public inspection under the Georgia Open Records Act.  Georgia Southern University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity institution.  Individuals who need reasonable accommodations under the ADA to participate in the search process should contact the Associate Provost.