Assistant Professor – Archaeology

 Assistant Professor - Archaeology
Job ID: 15930
Location: City College of New York
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
The Department of Anthropology in The Colin L. Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership at the City College of the City University of New York invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Archaeology to begin August 25, 2017. The Department seeks theoretically and empirically grounded candidates with excellence in teaching and research. We are particularly interested in archaeologists who share the Department's commitment to social justice, and to public scholarship around questions of race, gender, sexuality, ability, citizenship, and globalization; geographical area is open. Research and teaching relevant to Museum Studies and/or public anthropology will be given strong consideration.

Teaching requirements include introductory and upper level archaeology courses,and significantly, some courses in biological anthropology in order to contribute to the department's four-field curriculum.

The Assistant Professor will also share responsibility for committee and department assignments including administrative, supervisory, and other functions.

QUALIFICATIONS
A Ph.D. in Anthropology is required at time of application. The successful candidate will have a commitment to working with a diverse student population. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

COMPENSATION
CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

HOW TO APPLY
Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Interested applicants should submit: 1) a cover letter including statement on research and teaching interests; 2) a curriculum vitae; and 3) names and contact information for three references.

CLOSING DATE
December 14, 2016

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
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