Tenure-Track Field-Based Archaeology Professor (Anthropology)

Sul Ross State University; California; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sul Ross State University seeks a tenure-track field-based archaeologist with regional specialization in the Big Bend or greater US Southwest. The candidate will develop a sustained, place-based research program and support the BA and MA programs in Anthropology through teaching, mentorship, field-based training, and graduate supervision.

This is a nine-month, 2-2 load appointment. The candidate will publish in peer‑reviewed venues, lead field schools, and participate in Center and departmental

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Anthropology or Archaeology by time of appointment.
• Record or strong potential of peer‑reviewed publications.
• Experience teaching anthropology/archaeology.
• Ability to lead field schools and manage excavations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active research program in field-based archaeology with a sustained record of publication in peer-reviewed sources.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in anthropology, mentor and supervise students, and contribute to curricular and program development.
• Lead and supervise summer field schools.
• Participate in Center and departmental service.

Skills

Teaching experience

Field schools

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Ph.D. in Anthropology or Archaeology

Job description

Assistant or Associate Professor of Anthropology

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Open Until Filed. Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2027; for full consideration, applicants are encouraged to submit materials by this priority deadline.
PLEASE NOTE: All applications should contain complete job history entries, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor’s name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes and curriculum vitae do not take the place of this required information.

Instructions to applicants

Open Until Filed. Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2027; for full consideration, applicants are encouraged to submit materials by this priority deadline.
PLEASE NOTE : All applications should contain complete job history entries, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor’s name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes and curriculum vitae do not take the place of this required information.

Job Title

Job Title Assistant or Associate Professor of Anthropology

Location

Location Alpine

Department

Department Center for Big Bend Studies

Job No.

Job No. 998858

Posting Date

Posting Date 09/14/2026

End Date

Until Filled Yes

Appointment Date

Salary Commensurate with education and experience.

Required

• Ph.D. in Anthropology or Archaeology (degree in hand at time of appointment).
• Methodological approach that complements, but does not duplicate, existing faculty strengths.
• A record (or strong potential) of peer-reviewed publications and scholarly contributions.
• Working knowledge of key federal and state regulatory frameworks relevant to archaeology, including NAGPRA , NHPA /Section 106, NEPA , ARPA , and associated permitting, consultation, and compliance processes.
• Experience teaching anthropology/archaeology.
• Ability to lead field schools and manage excavation projects, including logistics, safety, and community engagement.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative spirit.

Preferred

• Engagement in public or community-based archaeology.
• Demonstrated record of obtaining extramural funding.
• Experience working with landowners, Tribal Nations, descendant communities, or regional agencies on archaeological or heritage projects.
• Familiarity with cultural resource management ( CRM ) workflows, reporting standards, and permitting processes.

Primary Responsibilities

Summary
Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2027; for full consideration, applicants are encouraged to submit materials by this priority deadline.

Sul Ross State University seeks a tenure-track field-based archaeologist whose research employs traditional and emerging techniques. The successful candidate will have a regional specialization in the Big Bend region or the greater US Southwest. They will contribute to the mission of the Center for Big Bend Studies ( CBBS ) by developing a sustained, place-based research program grounded in field-based archaeology and collaborative regional scholarship. The faculty member will support the BA and MA programs in Anthropology through high-quality teaching, mentorship, field-based training, and supervising graduate students. This is a nine-month,

tenure-track appointment with a 2-2 teaching load (two courses per semester).

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active research program in field-based archaeology with a sustained record of publication in peer-reviewed sources.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in anthropology, mentor and supervise students, and contribute to curricular and program development.
• Lead and supervise summer field schools.
• Participate in Center and departmental service.

Supervision
Received: Reports to the Director of the Center for Big Bend Studies and the Chair of the Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences.

Given: When serving as Chair on any graduate student committees.

Security Sensitive:
This position is classified as Security-Sensitive and is thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094, which authorize employers to obtain and review criminal history record information for applicants.

Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice sate work habits at all times.

Other Information

Texas Law requires a 60 day waiting period before new state employees are eligible to enroll in health insurance.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report

The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.

A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can contact the Office of Student Life, located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center, Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 432-837-8424 or emailing [e-mail]

About SRSU

Our campuses span a fascinating part of Texas—Alpine, in the heart of the beautiful Big Bend area, and Del Rio, Eagle Pass and Uvalde along the vibrant, bicultural Texas/Mexico border.

What you’ve heard is true – there is something very special about the areas we serve in our great State, and Sul Ross State University is vital to the continued growth and progress of our students and the communities we serve.

Sul Ross State provides students with the education they need to translate their passions into a fulfilling career. This life-changing experience has a multi-generational impact, transforming the lives of our students, their families and positively impacting the communities in which they reside. We value learning and strive to provide high quality education in a welcoming, supportive environment. We take pride in the fact that we serve a diverse population including many first-generation college students as well as non-traditional students, international students, student-athletes and graduate students.

From teaching, coaching and law enforcement, to science, ranch management and the Fine Arts, SRSU offers more than 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Known as the Frontier University of Texas, Sul Ross encourages each student to explore their own frontiers and to exceed their educational, personal and professional goals.

For more information about how we’re strategizing for the future, I invite you to visit www.sulross.edu .

Required Documents

Letter of Intent

Transcripts

Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

Resume

Letter of Recommendation (3)

Transcript 2

Transcript 3

Transcript 4

Letter of Recommendation (1)

Letter of Recommendation (2)

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you legally authorized to work in the US?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Will you now or in the future require Sul Ross State University to provide employment visa sponsorship to obtain or maintain your employment eligibility in the US?
  • Yes
  • No
• * If yes, please indicate the type of employment authorization or visa sponsorship you anticipate needing.

  (Open Ended Question)