Tenured Anthropologist & Curator: Global Heritage Leader

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a tenured Associate Professor/Professor of Anthropology and Associate Curator/Curator, beginning 2027-28, with leadership of the Penn Cultural Heritage Center (PennCHC). Primary focus on archaeology and cultural heritage, strong record of scholarship, and collaboration with non-academic stakeholders.

The role includes teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, mentoring diverse students, and directing the PennCHC’s strategic initiatives in

Qualifications

• Expertise in anthropological archaeology and cultural heritage.
• Experience organizing and managing cultural heritage initiatives.
• Significant scholarship with research/publication record, external funding, and mentoring diverse student body.
• Teaching at graduate and undergraduate levels and directing student research.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in archaeology and heritage.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students from diverse backgrounds.
• Lead PennCHC as Director, oversee cultural heritage projects and collaborations.
• Develop and implement a strategic plan for the PennCHC.

Skills

Archaeology

Cultural heritage

Teaching

Education

PhD in anthropology or related discipline

Job description

University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a tenured Associate Professor/Professor of Anthropology and Associate Curator/Curator, beginning 2027-28, with leadership of the Penn Cultural Heritage Center (PennCHC). Primary focus on archaeology and cultural heritage, strong record of scholarship, and collaboration with non-academic stakeholders.

The role includes teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, mentoring diverse students, and directing the PennCHC’s strategic initiatives in