Public Archaeology: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

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

Job summary

California State University, Northridge (CSUN) invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Public Archaeology in the Department of Anthropology. The appointment supports a modern/contemporary archaeology focus with opportunities in CRM, fieldwork, and digital methods.

The candidate should have a Ph.D. in Anthropology/Archaeology and a strong record or potential in teaching, research, and public engagement, contributing to the Master's program in Public Archaeology and related CRM outreach.

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 (19th century–present).
• Evidence of experience with 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-course load across undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Contribute to field-based experiences, public archaeology, and outreach.
• Participate in field schools, internships, and field-based courses.
• Engage in assessment, service, and meetings; comply with tenure requirements.

Skills

CRM experience

Public archaeology

Fieldwork

Remote sensing

3D documentation

Education

Ph.D. in Anthropology or Archaeology

Job description

California State University, Northridge (CSUN) invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Public Archaeology in the Department of Anthropology. The appointment supports a modern/contemporary archaeology focus with opportunities in CRM, fieldwork, and digital methods.

The candidate should have a Ph.D. in Anthropology/Archaeology and a strong record or potential in teaching, research, and public engagement, contributing to the Master's program in Public Archaeology and related CRM outreach.