Department/Organization
204621 - Anthropology
Rank
Assistant Professor
Position Summary
Appointments to the faculty of The University of Alabama are based on the personnel requirements of the University’s academic programs and on the goal of achieving and maintaining excellence in its teaching, research, and service/academic citizenship activities.
Detailed Position Information
The Department of Anthropology at The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa ( invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track, Assistant Professor position in Southeastern archaeology with a preferred focus on Mississippian Archaeology to begin August 2025. Ph.D. is required at the time of appointment. We seek an anthropological archaeologist who can direct graduate-level field research, chair M.A. theses and Ph.D. dissertations, and teach graduate-level research methods as well as undergraduate courses. We are also looking for a colleague committed to collaborative, community-based participatory research in line with the department’s recent initiatives such as CONSERVE research group ( and its engagement with the Moundville Archaeological Park ( and the Museum Studies Program ( The successful applicant will demonstrate a strong potential for external funding. The position is expected to complement the program’s existing strengths in the archaeological sciences and environmental archaeology by adding a new methodological angle such as archaeological chemistry, zooarchaeology, or ceramic analysis.
To apply, go to complete the online application and upload (1) an application letter including a discussion of professional goals, research interests, teaching philosophy, and the names of three references with contact information; and (2) a CV. Additional materials, including transcripts, letters of recommendation, and research and teaching philosophy statements, will be required of short-listed candidates. A Ph.D. is required by the start of the appointment. We will continue to review applications until the position is filled. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.
The University of Alabama is a student-centered research university and the flagship campus of the University of Alabama system. The Department of Anthropology offers BA, MA, and PhD degrees in Anthropology, as well us undergraduate minors in anthropology, evolutionary studies, and global health.
Minimum Qualifications
PhD at the time of appointment
Instructions and Required Materials for Application
To apply, go to complete the online application and upload (1) an application letter including a discussion of professional goals, research interests, teaching philosophy, and the names of three references with contact information; and (2) a CV. Additional materials, including transcripts, letters of recommendation, and research and teaching philosophy statements, will be required of short-listed candidates. A Ph.D. is required by the start of the appointment. We will continue to review applications until the position is filled. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.
About the Division/College/School
The College of Arts and Sciences at The University of Alabama offers an exciting and dynamic environment for faculty seeking to make an impact in their field and in the lives of the innovators and changemakers of tomorrow.
About the University
The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, named one of Travel + Leisure’s 25 Best College Towns and Cities in the U.S. As one of the nation’s premier universities, UA offers bachelor’s, master's and doctoral degrees in nearly 200 fields of study. With more than 1,400 acres of tree-lined academic core campus and over 300 state-of-the art facilities, UA has been ranked among the most beautiful and most impressive college campuses in the South, in the state of Alabama and in the nation.
Background Investigation and EEO Statement
Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
About University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
As the state’s flagship university, The University of Alabama family has always focused on being the best. After all, we are The Capstone of Higher Education. Founded in 1831 as the state’s first public college, The University of Alabama is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research and service. We provide a creative, nurturing campus environment where our students can become the best individuals possible, learn from the best and brightest faculty, and make a positive difference in the community, the state and the world. You’ll like what you find here. Become part of The University of Alabama family.
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