Tenure-Track Position in Archaeology

Michigan State University Department of Anthropology invites applications for a tenure-track position in archaeology at the assistant or untenured associate professor level. The appointment will begin August 16, 2018. We seek an anthropological archaeologist specializing in Environmental Archaeology. Successful applicants will have appropriate research background, skills, and training to interact effectively with other disciplines across issues of human-environment interactions. These skills may include multidisciplinary training in related fields including laboratory analysis, computer modeling, and data-science methods. Applicant’s research should enhance or compliment current department strengths in anthropological archaeology or our emerging strength in cultural heritage studies. Interdisciplinary research and an interest in the application of archaeology to current human issues are desirable. Michigan State University is a R1 institution and applicants with a demonstrated record of peer reviewed publication and competitive funding for research are preferred; an active research program is required. University teaching experience, while not required, will strengthen the application. A Ph.D. in anthropology is required by date of appointment. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please send application letter, including statement of research and teaching interests, CV, names of three references, and up to three publications. Electronic submission is required and materials should be uploaded at http://careers.msu.edu, job no. 469082. The closing date for applications is November 17, 2017, or until the position is filled. Questions regarding this position can be addressed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Jodie O'Gorman, ogorman@msu.edu. Michigan State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.