Public Archaeology Asst Prof: Urban & Contemporary

California State University, Northridge; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Northridge invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Public Archaeology in the Department of Anthropology. The hire will contribute to an active research program in archaeology of the modern era and participate in teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, including field schools and public education initiatives.

The candidate should have a Ph.D. in Anthropology/Archaeology, evidence of university teaching, community engagement, and experience with CRM,

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Teach a 4/4 load across introductory to graduate courses, including Public Archaeology and related topics.
• Contribute to field schools, internships, and field-based courses.
• Engage in assessment of student learning and participate in departmental, college, and university service.

Skills

Public archaeology

Community engagement

Archaeology fieldwork

Archival research

Teaching experience

CRM knowledge

Geophysical methods understanding

Education

Ph.D. in Anthropology/Archaeology

Tools

Remote sensing

GPR

Gradiometry

Aerial survey

3D documentation

Job description

California State University, Northridge invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Public Archaeology in the Department of Anthropology. The hire will contribute to an active research program in archaeology of the modern era and participate in teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, including field schools and public education initiatives.

The candidate should have a Ph.D. in Anthropology/Archaeology, evidence of university teaching, community engagement, and experience with CRM,