Assistant Professor-Anthropology

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Archaeology focusing on stable isotope analysis to address questions about past human habitats, diets, and environmental change.

The successful candidate will join the Center for Stable Isotopes (CSI), collaborate across disciplines, train early career scientists, and help develop new methods and capabilities. Albuquerque campus with a strong research culture and commitment to diversity.

Qualifications

• PhD in Anthropology or Archaeology conferred at time of application.
• Active laboratory research program.
• Expertise in stable isotope analysis.
• Ability to teach introductory archaeology.

Skills

Stable isotope analysis

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Teaching (undergraduate/graduate)

Laboratory work

Education

PhD in Anthropology or Archaeology

Job description

Position Summary

The UNM Department of Anthropology invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor of Archaeology to begin in August 2027. We seek to hire an integrative archaeologist with a focus in the analysis of stable isotopes to address anthropological questions, including but not limited to the reconstruction past human habitats, diets, modifications of the environment, or responses to climate change. Research foci should complement, and not duplicate, existing specializations in our program. UNM Archaeology has long been a leader in theoretically informed, question-driven, and methodologically sophisticated anthropological archaeological research addressing long-term perspectives on the human experience across the globe. The successful candidate will add to Archaeology's record of innovative, collaborative, and ground-breaking research on cultural dynamics and past human-environment interactions.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to become a core faculty member in the UNM Center for Stable Isotopes (CSI), an interdisciplinary research and analytical facility supporting stable isotope research across Anthropology, Biology, Earth and Planetary Sciences, Chemistry, and the Biomedical Sciences. The candidate will collaborate with faculty and students across these disciplines and help train early career scientists in stable isotope methods. The position offers opportunities to expand CSI's state-of-the-art analytical capacity through the development of new methods and capabilities. We seek a scientist who thrives in the laboratory and is committed to instrument development, calibration, quality control, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. The successful candidate will also have opportunities to contribute to our two-week summer training course, IsoCamp (isocamp.org), and to pursue a leadership role within CSI.

CSI is a student-centered facility that provides broad access to instrumentation as well as hands-on training opportunities. The existing user community at CSI provides a strong foundation for building an internationally visible research program and offers experiential training opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students, which will enhance the successful candidate's potential for developing collaborations across UNM and beyond.

Learn more about our program: https://anthropology.unm.edu/research/areas/index.html

Learn more about the Center for Stable Isotopes: csi.unm.edu

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico 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

Benefits

The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in Anthropology or Archaeology, conferred at time of application
• An active laboratory research program
• Expertise in stable isotope analysis
• Ability to teach introductory level classes in archaeology

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of research quality, productivity, and impact as demonstrated by a record of publications and other recognition appropriate to career stage
• Evidence of the potential to develop a vigorous externally funded research program
• Potential to collaborate in integrative interdisciplinary research that complements, but does not duplicate, existing strengths in the department and at UNM
• Demonstrated teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels
• Ability to teach courses in the archaeology of a geographic region, a major theoretical topic, or area of expertise
• Demonstrated experience mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students
• Ability to develop new courses that would take advantage of CSI's analytical capabilities and an interest in advancing the scientific and educational mission of CSI through contributions to its analytical capabilities, hands‑on training activities, and collaborative shared-use laboratory environment.
• A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the university's mission to serve local and global communities