Anthropology – Museum Curator, CFS Professional Faculty

Brigham Young University•Provo, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Anthropology seeks applicants for a professional faculty position (open rank) in archaeology and museum studies to begin Fall 2027. The candidate will serve as a curator at the Museum of Peoples and Cultures and should have experience in teaching museum studies courses and be committed to mentoring student research. The successful candidate will be expected to teach two courses each semester and one course during the Spring/Summer terms. Assigned courses will include museum studies and archaeological field school, as well as introductory courses, archaeological method and theory, and courses within the candidate’s geographical and theoretical areas of expertise. The selected candidate will be expected to maintain an active research program that supports the collections of the Museum of Peoples and Cultures and complements the current expertise of our faculty. The Museum’s collections number over 157,000 lots with regional strengths in the American Southwest, Mesoamerica, the Middle East, Polynesia, and the Andes. All areas of geographical and theoretical specialization will be considered. BYU values equal opportunity and embraces the variety of individual characteristics, life experiences and circumstances, perspectives, talents, and gifts of each member of the BYU community. Candidates with experience in and commitment to mentoring students from a variety of backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Anthropology or closely related discipline by the start date.
Ph.D. in Anthropology with an emphasis in archaeology or a closely related discipline by the beginning of the appointment.
Ability to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of employment.
Support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrine of the affiliated church.

Nice To Haves

Experience in museum research.
Experience in teaching museum courses.
Experience in museum administration.
Experience in and commitment to mentoring students from a variety of backgrounds.

Responsibilities

Serve as a curator at the Museum of Peoples and Cultures.
Teach two courses each semester and one course during the Spring/Summer terms.
Teach museum studies courses and archaeological field school.
Teach introductory courses, archaeological method and theory, and courses within the candidate’s geographical and theoretical areas of expertise.
Mentor student research.
Maintain an active research program that supports the collections of the Museum of Peoples and Cultures and complements the current expertise of our faculty.