Archaeology Tenure-Track: Indigenous North America (Midwest)

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 88,000 - 96,000; Full time

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Benefits

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Job summary

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Archaeology with a focus on North American archaeology and a Midwest emphasis. Candidates should demonstrate Indigenous collaboration, ethical research practices, and a strong plan for field or lab projects that train students.

Responsibilities include teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, maintaining an independent research program with peer-reviewed outputs, and

Qualifications

• PhD required; appointment may start at Instructor if PhD delayed but completed within first year.
• Evidence of engaging with Indigenous groups and implementing NAGPRA principles.
• Experience teaching undergraduate and graduate students; ability to sustain an independent research program and publish in peer-reviewed venues.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in archaeology.
• Develop and maintain an active archaeological research program.
• Provide service to the department, college, and profession.

Skills

Indigenous archaeology commitment

Ethical research practices

Education

PhD in anthropological archaeology or closely related field

Job description

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Archaeology with a focus on North American archaeology and a Midwest emphasis. Candidates should demonstrate Indigenous collaboration, ethical research practices, and a strong plan for field or lab projects that train students.

Responsibilities include teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, maintaining an independent research program with peer-reviewed outputs, and