Public Archaeology: Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track)

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

Job summary

California State University, Northridge seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Public Archaeology in the Department of Anthropology. The candidate will focus on the archaeology of the modern era and may emphasize urban archaeology, migration, and CRM collaboration.

The successful candidate will teach, mentor students, and contribute to field schools and public-engagement initiatives, with a commitment to equity and diversity in a large Southern California university.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Anthropology, Archaeology, or closely related field.
• 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 a 4/4 course load at undergraduate and graduate level.
• Contribute to field schools and field-based experiences.
• Participate in assessment of student learning and service to department and university.
• Engage in equity, outreach, and mentoring to support diverse student populations

Skills

Public archaeology

CRM

Fieldwork

Archival research

Community engagement

Education

Ph.D. in Anthropology/Archaeology

Tools

GPR

Gradiometry

Aerial survey

3D documentation

Remote sensing

Job description

California State University, Northridge seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Public Archaeology in the Department of Anthropology. The candidate will focus on the archaeology of the modern era and may emphasize urban archaeology, migration, and CRM collaboration.

The successful candidate will teach, mentor students, and contribute to field schools and public-engagement initiatives, with a commitment to equity and diversity in a large Southern California university.