Associate Professor of Archaeology & Heritage Director

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a tenured associate or full professor to lead the Penn Cultural Heritage Center (PennCHC) within the Penn Museum. The Director will oversee global heritage projects and curatorial activities, while coordinating with Penn colleagues across disciplines.

The appointment emphasizes archaeological and cultural heritage expertise, with teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, and a track record of engaging non-academic stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Expertise in anthropological archaeology and cultural heritage.
• Experience organizing and managing cultural heritage initiatives.
• Teaching at graduate and undergraduate levels and mentoring a diverse student body.
• External funding record.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in research specialization.
• Serve as associate curator/curator and Director of PennCHC with strategic leadership responsibilities.
• Lead or supervise exhibitions, research, education, and outreach activities.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Penn Museum and Penn to center heritage-related activities.

Skills

Archaeology

Cultural heritage

Educational leadership

Teaching (grad/undergrad)

Mentoring students

Grant funding

Education

PhD in anthropology or related discipline

Job description

The University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a tenured associate or full professor to lead the Penn Cultural Heritage Center (PennCHC) within the Penn Museum. The Director will oversee global heritage projects and curatorial activities, while coordinating with Penn colleagues across disciplines.

The appointment emphasizes archaeological and cultural heritage expertise, with teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, and a track record of engaging non-academic stakeholders.