Tenure-Track Archaeology Position

The Ithaca College Department of Anthropology invites applications for a full time, tenure-eligible Assistant Professor position in archaeology effective August 15, 2017. The position involves: teaching undergraduate courses in archaeology appropriate to the candidate’s expertise and the department’s needs, including a methods class; supervising field experiences;conducting and publishing research; and participating in service to the department, campus, community, and profession.   Preference will be given to candidates with a holistic and integrative approach to teaching and research.   
 
Requirements: PhD in hand at time of appointment, demonstrated excellence in teaching, an active program of research that will involve undergraduates, experience working with diverse populations, and an enthusiasm for working effectively and collegially with faculty, staff, and students.  Geographic area of specialization is open, with preference for areas outside of South America. Topical specialization is open, though candidates with demonstrated experience in environmental and climatic applications of archaeology or modern technological applications, such as GIS, remote sensing, or bone chemistry, are particularly attractive.  
 
Ithaca College, a comprehensive residential campus community of 7000 students, offers a learning experience that combines the best of the liberal arts and professional education. Our new strategic plan, IC 20/20, positions us to offer a truly distinct integrative learning experience that allows us to graduate students who are ready for the personal, professional, and global challenges of our age. We seek candidates who embrace integrative learning and want to be a part of this exciting time in Ithaca College history.
 
Nestled in the heart of New York State’s scenic Finger Lakes region, Ithaca College sits atop South Hill overlooking picturesque Cayuga Lake and is just minutes away from the city center. Combining small town warmth and charm with the vibrancy of a college community, the thriving and culturally diverse city of Ithaca has been rated by Kiplinger’s as one of the top 10 places to live in the U.S. To learn more about Ithaca College, visit us at www.ithaca.edu.
 
Ithaca College continually strives to build an inclusive and welcoming community of individuals, with diverse talents and skills from a multitude of backgrounds, who are committed to civility, mutual respect, social justice, and the free and open exchange of ideas. Successful candidates will demonstrate an ability to teach in ways that value the varied learning needs and interests of a culturally diverse student population and that reflect a commitment to encouraging the success of all students. We also seek candidates who have relevant experience and/or a record of professional engagement with groups and communities underrepresented in the academy.
 
The Department of Anthropology values diversity and inclusivity. As a department, we engage in the holistic and systematic study of human biological and cultural diversity across time and space. This includes an examination of cultural diversity, development, and change as well as human origins, evolution and the importance of traits shared with closely related organisms. Founded in 1968, the department values an applied focus that has emerged as a response to ever changing conditions that challenge human groups everywhere. Faculty in the department focus on issues of equality, justice, sustainability, conservation, mind and body, and identity in their work and classes. They value experiential learning and activities that teach global citizenship, both here and abroad.
 
Candidates from underrepresented groups whose exclusion from the academy has been longstanding are strongly encouraged to apply.
 
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS:
 
Interested individuals should apply online at Ithaca.edu/jobs and attach a cover letter, CV and a list containing the contact information for three professional references. ABD candidates must provide a letter from the dissertation advisor indicating likelihood of completion by the appointment date. The cover letter should include discussion of experience or statement of philosophy for teaching and interacting with students of diverse populations, relevant work experience and scholarly interests, specific plans for including undergraduate students in your research, and how these relate to the position description above. Questions about the online application may be directed to (607) 274-8000. To ensure full consideration, complete applications should be received by Nov. 4, 2016.
 
Ithaca College is building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply.  Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.