Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research and School of Anthropology

The University of Arizona • Tucson, AZ

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arizona’s Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research (LTRR) and School of Anthropology (SoA) invite applications for the Emil Haury Endowed Chair in Archaeological Dendrochronology. This open-rank, tenure-track or tenured faculty position has a split appointment in LTRR and SoA and is scheduled to begin in August 2027. The successful candidate will advance and support archaeological dendrochronology through an interdisciplinary research program that strengthens existing research emphases and/or advances new topics in both departments. Applicants working with ancestral communities in the Americas are particularly encouraged, although applications from scholars in any area of archaeological dendrochronology are welcome.

The position combines research, teaching, student mentoring, service, and outreach. The faculty member will establish and maintain an innovative research program, including grant acquisition and scholarly publication, and teach three three-credit courses annually: two in the School of Anthropology and one in the Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research. A strong commitment to teaching and mentoring is essential. Previous field and/or specialist laboratory experience is an advantage.

The Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research is an interdisciplinary research, teaching, and outreach hub at the University of Arizona. Its work uses information preserved in annual tree rings to investigate interactions among climate, ecosystems, and societies. Since 2024, the laboratory has expanded analytical capacity in wood anatomy, stable isotope, and radiocarbon analysis. The School of Anthropology supports research and teaching across Archaeology, Biological Anthropology, Linguistic Anthropology, and Sociocultural Anthropology, including Applied Anthropology.

The position is full-time (1.0 FTE), with a 40-hour work week, and is benefits-eligible. Compensation is salary at 1.0 FTE, with the rate determined based on experience. Applications should be submitted through the university’s talent system by December 31, 2026. The expected target hire date is August 16, 2027.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or equivalent in Archaeology, Anthropology, Geography, or a closely related field by December 31, 2026.
• Demonstrated ability or trajectory to develop research projects and obtain funding for dendroarchaeological research.
• Publication history commensurate with career stage.
• Knowledge of current theory, research methodology, and practice in related fields.
• Demonstrated ability or trajectory to maintain a research program with an active field component and/or specialist laboratory-based analyses.
• Ability and commitment to develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in dendrochronology and anthropology.
• Strong commitment to teaching and mentoring students.

Nice To Haves

• Prior university-level teaching and mentoring experience.
• Interest in contributing to the university’s General Education curriculum and/or online instructional platforms.
• A track record of, or trajectory toward, public engagement, partnership-building, or outreach with a broad range of communities and/or institutions.
• Commitment to interdisciplinary engagement.
• Expertise and research plans that build on existing strengths in LTRR and/or SoA.
• Previous field and/or specialist laboratory experience.
• Applicants working with ancestral communities in the Americas are particularly encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain an innovative, robust archaeological dendrochronology research program, including grant acquisition and scholarly publication.
• Teach three three-credit courses per year, including two courses in the School of Anthropology and one in the Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research, across undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Serve on review panels and graduate student thesis and dissertation committees.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Contribute to faculty governance and service at departmental, college, university, and professional levels.
• Participate in outreach, student advising, recruitment, and activities that support student engagement and a welcoming academic community.
• Expand collaborations with community partners.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Life insurance and disability programs.
• Sick leave and holidays.
• University of Arizona, Arizona State University, and Northern Arizona University tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members.
• Retirement plans.
• Access to University of Arizona recreation and cultural activities.
• Additional University of Arizona benefits and work-life programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree