Post-doctoral Fellow of Anthropology (Historical Archaeology)

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Educational assistance

Wellness benefits

Holiday schedule

Job summary

William & Mary seeks a non-tenure track post-doctoral fellow in Anthropology (Historical Archaeology) to catalog and analyze 18th–19th century North American material culture from Yorktown and related archives. The appointment is 12 months with potential renewal based on funding and performance.

The successful candidate will develop an active research program, contribute to reporting on archaeological remains, and assist Dr. Kimberley Connor in cataloging, analysis, and publication of findings.

Qualifications

• PhD required to begin January 25, 2027.
• Experience cataloging and analyzing historical material culture.
• Strong writing skills required.

Responsibilities

• Catalog and analyze historical North American material culture from Yorktown.
• Assist in cataloging, analyzing and reporting archaeological remains and archival materials.
• Develop an active research program centered on William & Mary’s Yorktown collections.
• Collaborate with Dr. Kimberley Connor and other researchers on project outputs.

Skills

Historical archaeology cataloging

Material culture analysis

Strong writing skills

Public engagement

Mentoring students

Education

PhD in Anthropology/Archaeology

Tools

Collection Management System

Artifact database

Job description

Job Requisition:

JR102178 Post-doctoral Fellow of Anthropology (Historical Archaeology) (Open)

Job Posting Title:

Post-doctoral Fellow of Anthropology (Historical Archaeology)

Department:

CC00125 WM001 | CAS | Anthropology Dept

Job Family:

Faculty - Post-doctoral Fellow (12 months)

Worker Sub-Type:

Fixed Term (requires end date - benefited) (Fixed Term)

Job Requisition Primary Location:

McGlothlin Street Hall

Primary Job Posting Location:

Posting Location - William & Mary

Job Description 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.

Job Description:

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.

• We invite any individual who meets the required qualifications to apply, however, at the time of the appointment, you must be living and eligible to work within the contiguous United States.

• Curriculum vitae,

• Cover letter,

• A statement of research interests,

• A writing sample.

Applicants are encouraged to reflect on mentoring practices that advance academic excellence and success of all learners/scholars in Anthropology in any of the aforementioned required documents.

Candidates who reach the (Zoom) interview stage will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions for how to submit a letter of reference.

For full consideration, submit application materials no later than the priority application review date, November 29, 2026.Applications received after the priority review date will be considered if needed. All required supplemental application materials mentioned above must be clearly identified and included with your application for full consideration. Review of applications is ongoing. Information on the degree programs in the Department ofAnthropologymay be found at https://www.wm.edu/as/anthropology/.

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. To learn more, go to: https://www.wm.edu/offices/uhr/benefits/?type=12postdoc.

Additional Job Description:

Job Profile:

JP0518 - Post-doctoral Fellow (12 months) - Exempt - Salary - S99

Compensation Grade:

S99

Recruiting Start Date:

2026-10-23

Position Restrictions:

Restricted Funds & Restricted Term

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Background Check: William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.