Assistant or Associate Professor of Anthropology

Sul Ross State University • Del Rio, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Sul Ross State University seeks a tenure-track field-based archaeologist whose research employs traditional and emerging techniques. The successful candidate will have a regional specialization in the Big Bend region or the greater US Southwest. They will contribute to the mission of the Center for Big Bend Studies (CBBS) by developing a sustained, place-based research program grounded in field-based archaeology and collaborative regional scholarship. The faculty member will support the BA and MA programs in Anthropology through high-quality teaching, mentorship, field-based training, and supervising graduate students. This is a nine-month, tenure-track appointment with a 2-2 teaching load (two courses per semester).

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Anthropology with a specialization in archaeology.
• Regional specialization in the Big Bend region or the greater US Southwest.
• Experience employing traditional and emerging archaeological techniques.
• Ability to develop a sustained, place-based research program.
• Experience in field-based archaeology.
• Record of publication in peer-reviewed sources.
• Experience teaching undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Experience mentoring and supervising students.
• Experience leading and supervising summer field schools.
• Willingness to participate in Center and departmental service.

Nice To Haves

• Experience contributing to the mission of the Center for Big Bend Studies (CBBS).
• Experience supporting BA and MA programs in Anthropology.
• Experience with collaborative regional scholarship.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active research program in field-based archaeology with a sustained record of publication in peer-reviewed sources.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in anthropology, mentor and supervise students, and contribute to curricular and program development.
• Lead and supervise summer field schools.
• Participate in Center and departmental service.

Benefits

• Health insurance (eligibility after a 60-day waiting period for new state employees).
• Tenure-track appointment.
• Nine-month appointment.
• 2-2 teaching load.

What This Job Offers

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