Visiting Asst Professor - Anthropology
About The Position
The UNM Department of Anthropology invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor position in Anthropological Archaeology beginning in August 2026. Geographic specialization is open. The successful candidate will teach a section of the four-field Introduction to Anthropology class each semester, and introductory archaeology courses: “World Archaeology” (Fall semester) and “Archaeology in Practice” (Spring Semester). The remaining courses will be determined by the candidate’s area of specialization and departmental needs; the ability to teach at least one hands-on methods courses is especially desired. Note: our more specialized upper-level methods and topics courses typically serve both undergraduate students and graduate students in our Master’s in Public Archaeology and PhD programs. UNM is the premier research university in New Mexico, is a Carnegie Highest Research Activity Institution. Our campus is located in the heart of Albuquerque, which has cultural, outdoor and recreational opportunities for everyone. Learn more about our city, our welcoming campus, and research opportunities at http://advance.unm.edu/why-abq/ and https://advance.unm.edu/why-unm/. For more information regarding the College of Arts and Science's ambitious hiring plan, including a list of departments that are hiring faculty members with shared interests, please see this page.
Requirements
- Earned PhD in Anthropology (or Archaeology) with an emphasis in Archaeology by time of appointment
- Record of Teaching Experience
Nice To Haves
- Ability to teach undergraduate courses and graduate seminars
- Demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university’s mission to serve local and global communities.
Responsibilities
- Teach a section of the four-field Introduction to Anthropology class each semester.
- Teach introductory archaeology courses: “World Archaeology” (Fall semester) and “Archaeology in Practice” (Spring Semester).
- Teach remaining courses determined by the candidate’s area of specialization and departmental needs.
- Teach at least one hands-on methods course.
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
