Job Description

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.

As the largest college at The University, we house over 8000 students and 1000 faculty and staff across our 25 departments.

With nationally recognized programs and award-winning faculty, our College has positioned itself as a leader in higher education. Our facilities and resources include state-of-the-art laboratories, research centers, and performance venues, providing students with hands-on learning experiences and opportunities for research and creative expression.

The College is committed to the liberal arts philosophy that fosters creative and critical thinking and a lifetime of learning.

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.

In Fall 2023, the Capstone set a new enrollment record with more than 39,000 students, including more than 8,200 in the freshman class. The current enrollment includes students from every county in Alabama, every state in the nation and 92 countries around the world. More than 1,100 National Merit Scholars are currently enrolled, making UA one of the largest enrolling institutions of the scholars in the country.

UA was recently recognized as a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. students for the seventh time in nine years, as well as a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. Scholars for the first time. UA is one of only 12 universities in the nation to receive both honors.

For reasons like this, the University made Forbes list of America’s Top Colleges for 2023 and Time magazine’s list of Top 50 Best Colleges for Future Leaders. It also made Princeton Review’s list of Top Value Colleges.

UA is also designated among the top doctoral research universities in the United States in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. One of the fastest growing major research institutions in the nation, UA saw a 21% increase in sponsored awards in the 2023 fiscal year.

Since 2015, UA has invested over $1.1 billion in the physical campus, adding more than 2.55 million gross square feet of space, over 150 new research-intensive faculty, signature research areas (e.g., “The Alabama Research Institutes”), and a growing number of partnerships with industry and with state and federal agencies.

The University employs nearly 2,100 faculty and over 4,500 staff, with 52 UA researchers included in the National Academy of Inventors. An additional 40 current faculty have received the NSF CAREER Award, the nation’s most prestigious recognition of top performing young scientists in disciplines ranging from nanoscience and engineering to biological sciences.

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.

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law"

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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