Job Information
Texas State University Assistant Professor in Historical Archaeology in San Marcos, Texas
Posting Information
Position TitleAssistant Professor in Historical Archaeology
Job Posting Number20251TTL
Job LocationSan Marcos
DepartmentAnthropology
Position Description
TheDepartment of Anthropology (https://www.txst.edu/anthropology.html) at Texas State University invites applications for a new tenure-track appointment at the assistant professor level in historical archaeology with an emphasis in the archaeology of Spanish colonialism or the African Diaspora in the Americas or Caribbean, to begin Fall 2025. The successful candidate will contribute to the department’s baccalaureate degrees in anthropology, M.A. in anthropology, and Ph.D. in applied anthropology. For information about the Center for Archaeological Studies, please visitcas.anthropology.txstate.edu/.
Position responsibilities:
1) Teach introductory and advanced classes in archaeology, historical archaeology and applied archaeology in all degree programs, as assigned.
2) Provide practical training for undergraduate and graduate students.
3) Maintain an externally funded, active research program that results in peer-reviewed publications.
4) Mentor undergraduate, M.A., and Ph.D. students.
5) Contribute to service activities in the department, college, and university.
This position is subject to the availability of funds.
Required Qualifications
Earned Ph.D. in anthropology or archaeology at the time of hire.
Research in the archaeology of Spanish colonialism or the African Diaspora in the Americas or Caribbean.
An active record of publication.
Experience in teaching, or the ability to teach, courses such as Introduction to Archaeology, Historical Archaeology, Archaeological Theory, Historical Archaeological Methods, a field school, and other courses as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience mentoring students
Experience with descendent community collaboration.
Experience in methodologies and/or technologies that expand on those currently offered by the department.
Evidence of external research funding, or a plan to obtain future external research funding that would support the candidate’s research and/or teaching.
Application Procedures
Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered,https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/45903
For full consideration, all application materials must be received by October 1, 2024.
Interested applicants should submit the following materials:
1) A cover letter highlighting experience and qualifications with regard to (a) the position’s responsibilities and (b) the required and preferred qualifications.
2) A detailed curriculum vita
3) Unofficial transcripts
4) The names and email addresses of three references who will be asked to provide written letters of recommendation if the candidate is chosen for further consideration.
The candidate selected for hire will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting institutions.
For inquiries, please contact Dr. Heather Smith, Search Committee Chair, atheather.smith@txstate.edu.
Proposed Start DateFall 2025
Posting Date04/05/2024
Evaluation of Applications Begins
October 1, 2024
Full Consideration Date:10/01/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled?Yes
EEO/AA Statement
Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Reasonable Accommodation
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Record Checks and Verifications
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
Eligibility for Employment
Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.
Why Work at Texas State?
Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.
Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.
Quick Linkhttps://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/45903
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