Archaeology-Focused Assistant Professor | Field School

Ohio State University; North Carolina; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The Ohio State University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in archaeology within the Department of Anthropology, College of Arts and Sciences, based in Columbus, Ohio. The position begins Fall 2027 and emphasizes a sustained empirical research program.

Preferred applicants will have North American or Midwestern archaeology experience and an interest in directing a local field school, with proven potential for collaboration and impact.

Qualifications

• PhD in Anthropology or related field with an ongoing or developing program of research.
• Experience teaching graduate and undergraduate courses.
• Mentoring students at graduate and undergraduate levels.
• Publication in respected journals, edited volumes, and other strong outlets.
• Applying for external research grants and contributing service to the university, department, and discipline.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a productive research program with publications in respected journals.
• Seek external funding through competitive grants.
• Teach a range of graduate and undergraduate courses.
• Mentor students at both levels.
• Contribute to departmental and university operations as an engaged citizen.
• Provide service to the discipline.

Skills

Teaching experience

Mentoring students

Publish in journals

Grant writing

Education

PhD in Anthropology

Job description

The Ohio State University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in archaeology within the Department of Anthropology, College of Arts and Sciences, based in Columbus, Ohio. The position begins Fall 2027 and emphasizes a sustained empirical research program.

Preferred applicants will have North American or Midwestern archaeology experience and an interest in directing a local field school, with proven potential for collaboration and impact.