Public Archaeology Assistant Professor – Tenure-Track

The California State University; California; On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The California State University, Northridge invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Public Archaeology in the Department of Anthropology. The position emphasizes modern/contemporary archaeology, CRM collaboration, and public outreach, with opportunities to contribute to the Master’s program in Public Archaeology.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach a 4/4 load at undergraduate and graduate levels, mentor students, and lead field-based experiences while

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Anthropology, Archaeology, or closely related field from an accredited institution. Degree must be awarded by the date of appointment.
• Evidence of university-level in-person teaching experience in archaeology
• Evidence of research experience in the archaeology of the modern and contemporary era (roughly 19th century to the present)
• Evidence of experience with community-engagement, public outreach, or collaborative archaeology
• Evidence of skills in the management of archaeological resources, archaeological fieldwork, material culture analysis, and archival research

Responsibilities

• Teaching expectations (4/4 load) across lower, upper, and graduate levels and General Education courses.
• Contribute to field-based experiences such as field schools, internships, and field-based courses.
• Participate in development and growth of public archaeology and culturally responsive pedagogy.
• Engage in service to the department, college, and university; attend meetings and oversee assessment of student learning.

Skills

Public Archaeology

CRM

Fieldwork

Archival Research

Community Engagement

Education

Ph.D. in Anthropology/Archaeology

Tools

Remote Sensing

GPR

Gradiometry

3D Documentation

Job description

The California State University, Northridge invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Public Archaeology in the Department of Anthropology. The position emphasizes modern/contemporary archaeology, CRM collaboration, and public outreach, with opportunities to contribute to the Master’s program in Public Archaeology.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach a 4/4 load at undergraduate and graduate levels, mentor students, and lead field-based experiences while