Assistant Professor 9 Month Salaried (Anthropological Archaeology)
Florida State University

Job Title: Assistant Professor 9 Month Salaried (Anthropological Archaeology)
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 57631
Department

Department of Anthropology | College of Arts and Sciences

Responsibilities

The Department of Anthropology at Florida State University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the assistant professor level, in anthropological archaeology with a focus on geospatial analysis, ceramics, method and theory, and the archaeology of Mesoamerica and/or the Southwestern US. We seek a candidate with expertise in scientific analyses applied to anthropological problems using archaeological and geospatial data. Candidates are expected to be able to offer introductory lectures and advanced seminar and lab courses to undergraduates and graduate students.

This position is on a 9-month contract. Tenure-line faculty teach a 2-2 load, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, conduct research, and contribute to the shared governance of the department and university. Primary teaching duties will include courses required for the undergraduate major, courses that satisfy the general education undergraduate requirements, graduate courses, and combined upper-division/graduate courses on topics in the candidate's research area.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. from an accredited institution or the highest degree appropriate in Anthropology at time of appointment. We seek a colleague with a demonstrated record of excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching, an interest in incorporating students into research opportunities, and an active externally-funded research program. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to motivate and inspire students, are essential. All candidates must be RPA certified at the time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with actively funded field research programs. Successful candidates will demonstrate proof of competitive external funding and a comprehensive publication record.

Other Information

The Department of Anthropology, with the support of the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, is expanding its role in maintaining Florida State University as one of the top Public Carnegie Research I universities in the country. The Department is undergoing a phase of dynamic growth and adding new faculty whose research centers on health as we move toward reopening our PhD program.

We seek scholars who enhance applied learning and advance research and scholarly activities. Ideal candidates will organize and capitalize on key partnerships across campus and the city and increase community building locally, regionally, and/or globally. Given our commitment to community engagement and engaged scholarship we seek to appoint faculty who are deeply embedded in the communities they study.

Contact Info

Please contact Dr. Tanya Peres, Chair, at tanya.peres@fsu.edu with any questions.

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research, encourages creativity, and embraces diversity. At FSU, there's the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow's news!

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://hr.fsu.edu/facultyjobs. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.

Considerations

This is a Faculty position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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