Post-doctoral Fellow of Anthropology (Historical Archaeology)

WM001 William & Mary; Emory (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Educational assistance

Professional development

Wellness benefits

Holiday schedule

Job summary

The Department of Anthropology at William & Mary seeks applications for a non-tenure track 12-month Post‑doctoral Fellow position starting January 25, 2027. The appointment is for 1 year with renewal possible based on funding and performance. The Fellow will catalog and analyze 18th–19th century North American material culture from Yorktown and related archival materials, under Dr.

Kimberley Connor. The position is grant funded, exempt from overtime, and may require occasional overnight and

Qualifications

• PhD in Anthropology, Archaeology or closely related field required at start date.
• Experience cataloging and analyzing historical material culture.
• Strong writing skills demonstrated in scholarly work.

Responsibilities

• Catalog, analyze, and report archaeological remains and archival materials from Yorktown.
• Maintain an active research program centered on William & Mary's Yorktown collections.

Skills

Cataloging

Writing skills

Material culture analysis

Education

PhD in Anthropology/Archaeology

Tools

Collection Management System

Artifact database

Job description

Job Summary

The Department of Anthropology at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, seeks applications for a non‑tenure track 12‑month post‑doctoral fellow position that is anticipated to begin January 25, 2027. The initial appointment is for 1 year, and appointment may be renewed through November 2028 based on performance and funding availability. We seek an individual with expertise in the cataloging and analysis of historical material culture, particularly North American archaeological materials from the 18th and 19th centuries. This position is grant funded and will assist Dr. Kimberley Connor in cataloging, analyzing and reporting the archaeological remains and associated archival materials from Yorktown including the 18th and 19th century village, as well as the Revolutionary War battlefields. The Post‑doctoral Fellow will have an active research program centered on William & Mary's archaeological collections from Yorktown.

Required Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Anthropology, Archaeology or a closely related degree at the time appointment begins January 25, 2027.
• Experience cataloging and analyzing a range of historical material culture.
• Applicants must be able to demonstrate strong writing skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience cataloging and/or digitizing archival materials.
• Experience cataloging and analyzing 18th and 19th century North American material culture.
• Experience working with a Collection Management System or artifact database.
• Experience with public engagement.
• Experience mentoring students that encourage the academic success of all learners.

Conditions of Employment

This is a restricted position, subject to the term in which it is assigned and hired, and is contingent upon the continued availability of funding. This position is exempt from overtime. This position requires additional hours beyond the typical work week, to include occasional overnight and weekend work as needed to meet the business needs of the operation.

Benefits

• William & Mary offers our full-time employees a full array of benefits including retirement, health insurance with options for expanded dental and vision along with group and optional life insurance with coverage for spouse and children, flexible spending accounts, and an EAP (Employee Assistance Program).
• Our employees enjoy additional university benefits such as educational assistance, professional development, wellness benefits, and a robust holiday schedule.
• All employees have access to fitness facilities on campus.
• Staff members also have access to the university libraries, and much more.
• William & Mary offers a competitive range of benefits that support employee well‑being and professional growth, including access to on‑campus fitness facilities, university libraries, and other wellness resources.
• Educational assistance, professional development opportunities, and a robust holiday schedule are also available.

Additional Job Description

Job Profile: JP0518 - Post‑doctoral Fellow (12 months) - Exempt - Salary - S99 Qualifications: Compensation Grade: S99 Recruiting Start Date: 2026-10-23 Position Restrictions: Restricted Funds & Restricted Term

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Background Check

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Company Culture

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