Assistant Professor in Archaeology

University of Notre Dame; Notre Dame (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Anthropology at the University of Notre Dame invites applications for a tenure-track Archaeologist at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 2027. The successful scholar-teacher will pursue an innovative research program and contribute to teaching across undergraduate and graduate programs. Ph.D.

must be in hand by August 2027. Applicants should submit a CV and a 2-page cover letter with research and teaching statements; the deadline is October 15, 2026; further

Qualifications

• PhD in hand by August 2027.
• Submit CV and a 2-page cover letter with research and teaching info.
• Deadline: October 15, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Pursue an innovative research program in archaeology.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses across the department.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students.
• Foster collaboration across disciplinary lines and engage undergraduates in research.

Skills

Lab and/or fieldwork skills

Excellent teaching

Mentoring students

Education

Ph.D. in hand by Aug 2027

Job description

The Department of Anthropology at the University of Notre Dame seeks an archaeologist to join our collegial, dynamic, and integrative four-field department. This tenure-track Assistant Professor position will ideally begin in August 2027. We seek a scholar-teacher with an innovative and productive research program whose scholarship complements or extends our existing departmental faculty expertise.

Our department attracts top graduate students and possesses an active program of undergraduate research. The candidate should demonstrate strong lab and/or fieldwork skills and must be an excellent teacher. They should be enthusiastic about mentoring our highly qualified graduate and undergraduate students towards academic and non-academic career goals.

Theoretical, time period, and research specialty areas are open. The Department of Anthropology seeks creative collaboration across disciplinary lines, engaged scholarship, collegial relations, and the ability to incorporate undergraduate and graduate students into active learning, research, and fieldwork. Those candidates who can involve undergraduates in research will be particularly appealing. Ph.D. must be in hand by August 2027, but is strongly encouraged at the time of application.

Candidates must provide a CV and a 2 page cover letter that includes brief information about research and teaching. Additional materials will be requested at a later date from candidates who move forward in the process.

Deadline: October 15, 2026

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.

Background Check

This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.