University of California, Berkeley
Assistant Professor - Environmental Change, Resilience, Precarity, and Justice
University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, California, United States, 94709
Assistant Professor - Environmental Change, Resilience, Precarity, and Justice in Archaeology/Bioanthropology
Position overview Position title:
Assistant Professor Salary range:
The current salary range for this position is $80,800 - $128,700 (9-month academic year salary); off-scale salary and other components of pay may be offered to meet competitive conditions. Anticipated start:
7/1/2026 Application Window Open date:
August 28, 2025 Next review date:
Saturday, Nov 1, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date:
Saturday, Nov 1, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date. Position description The Department of Anthropology at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the area of Environmental Change, Resilience, Precarity, and Justice in Archaeology or Bioanthropology, with an expected start date of July 1, 2026. The effects of environmental change and ensuing precarity, including disasters, are an area of urgent anthropological concern, especially considering anthropology's unique ability to understand these issues over the long term and on a global scale. Rigorous theoretical approaches have drawn upon expertise in analytical methods associated with environmental archaeology/bioanthropology (such as paleoethnobotany, charcoal analysis and palynology, stable isotopes, residue analysis, dendrochronology, bioarchaeology, zooarchaeology, hydrology, GIS, soil science) to explore human relationships with, responses to, and impacts on environmental change in the ancient or recent past. Linked to these conditions are questions of sustainability, health, food security, and resilience that are already foci of several faculty in the department, across subdisciplines. Berkeley's Anthropology Department is one of the nation’s oldest, and Berkeley anthropologists have had leading roles in defining the discipline's key questions, including path breaking work in medical anthropology, cultural analysis of technologies, Indigenous archaeology, historical and contemporary Archaeology, preservation and heritage, biocultural approaches to human biology, and the multiple local effects of a transnational world. The department's faculty today are leaders in a revitalized, contemporary field of research and teaching that aims to highlight and work with knowledge about and from across the world’s populations, adding depth to our understanding of the human condition in the past and present with a vision of a just and sustainable future. The department is committed to addressing the family needs of faculty, including dual career couples and single parents. We are also interested in candidates who have had non-traditional career paths or who have taken time off for family reasons, or who have achieved excellence in careers outside academia. For information about potential relocation to Berkeley, or career needs of accompanying partners and spouses, please note:
the potential relocation information is available at new-faculty resources (see the original posting for details). The Social Sciences at Berkeley brings together faculty, students, and staff who represent the rich diversity of California, the United States, and the world. Not only is our division the most diverse on campus by any measure, but our members are committed to upholding the university's principles of community so that every individual can be successful in a healthy, welcoming, and safe environment. The department's diversity and inclusion information can be found at the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion sources listed in the original posting. Department:
University of California, Berkeley, Department of Anthropology (department homepage: anthropology.berkeley.edu) Qualifications Basic qualifications
(required at time of application): PhD (or equivalent international degree), or enrolled in a PhD or equivalent international degree-granting program at the time of application. Preferred qualifications : A Ph.D. or equivalent international degree in the candidate's field is preferred by the start date. Candidates should connect their research to discussions in environmental and restorative justice as related to resiliency and impacts on marginalized communities, and their research should adhere to the highest ethical standards in the field. Candidates must be able to significantly contribute to the undergraduate and graduate curriculum in archaeology, with preference for teaching in both archaeology and bioanthropology. Successful applicants will have evidence of an ongoing research program (active research in field sites, museums, and/or archives), teaching effectiveness, mentoring experience, and a demonstrated ability to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy. Application Requirements Document requirements Curriculum Vitae — your most recently updated CV Cover Letter — include names/contact information for three references (one letter required at time of application; an additional two letters will be solicited for candidates under serious consideration) Statement of Research — discuss research accomplishments and proposed plans (one page) Statement of Teaching and Mentoring — discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, future teaching interests, mentoring experiences, and plans to support the success of all students (one page) Statement of Service — discuss prior and proposed academic, professional, and/or public service activities (one page) Authorization to Release Information Form — download, complete, sign, and upload (form link provided in original posting) Reference requirements 1 letter of reference required The cover letter should include the names/contact information for three references (one letter at the time of application; an additional two letters will be solicited if under serious consideration). Apply at the providedApply link: see the original posting for the link. Help contact:
habu@berkeley.edu About UC Berkeley UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service. These values are embedded in our Principles of Community and related policies. UC Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. For more information, refer to the UC Berkeley policies on affirmative action, nondiscrimination, and related guidance. In candidate searches where letters of reference are required, all letters are treated as confidential per policy and state law. See the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality for details. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. The University is committed to a safe and inclusive environment for all. Job location Berkeley, CA To apply, visit
the posted application link in the original posting. Postings may include additional institutional information; refer to the original posting for full details. Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.
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Position overview Position title:
Assistant Professor Salary range:
The current salary range for this position is $80,800 - $128,700 (9-month academic year salary); off-scale salary and other components of pay may be offered to meet competitive conditions. Anticipated start:
7/1/2026 Application Window Open date:
August 28, 2025 Next review date:
Saturday, Nov 1, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date:
Saturday, Nov 1, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date. Position description The Department of Anthropology at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the area of Environmental Change, Resilience, Precarity, and Justice in Archaeology or Bioanthropology, with an expected start date of July 1, 2026. The effects of environmental change and ensuing precarity, including disasters, are an area of urgent anthropological concern, especially considering anthropology's unique ability to understand these issues over the long term and on a global scale. Rigorous theoretical approaches have drawn upon expertise in analytical methods associated with environmental archaeology/bioanthropology (such as paleoethnobotany, charcoal analysis and palynology, stable isotopes, residue analysis, dendrochronology, bioarchaeology, zooarchaeology, hydrology, GIS, soil science) to explore human relationships with, responses to, and impacts on environmental change in the ancient or recent past. Linked to these conditions are questions of sustainability, health, food security, and resilience that are already foci of several faculty in the department, across subdisciplines. Berkeley's Anthropology Department is one of the nation’s oldest, and Berkeley anthropologists have had leading roles in defining the discipline's key questions, including path breaking work in medical anthropology, cultural analysis of technologies, Indigenous archaeology, historical and contemporary Archaeology, preservation and heritage, biocultural approaches to human biology, and the multiple local effects of a transnational world. The department's faculty today are leaders in a revitalized, contemporary field of research and teaching that aims to highlight and work with knowledge about and from across the world’s populations, adding depth to our understanding of the human condition in the past and present with a vision of a just and sustainable future. The department is committed to addressing the family needs of faculty, including dual career couples and single parents. We are also interested in candidates who have had non-traditional career paths or who have taken time off for family reasons, or who have achieved excellence in careers outside academia. For information about potential relocation to Berkeley, or career needs of accompanying partners and spouses, please note:
the potential relocation information is available at new-faculty resources (see the original posting for details). The Social Sciences at Berkeley brings together faculty, students, and staff who represent the rich diversity of California, the United States, and the world. Not only is our division the most diverse on campus by any measure, but our members are committed to upholding the university's principles of community so that every individual can be successful in a healthy, welcoming, and safe environment. The department's diversity and inclusion information can be found at the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion sources listed in the original posting. Department:
University of California, Berkeley, Department of Anthropology (department homepage: anthropology.berkeley.edu) Qualifications Basic qualifications
(required at time of application): PhD (or equivalent international degree), or enrolled in a PhD or equivalent international degree-granting program at the time of application. Preferred qualifications : A Ph.D. or equivalent international degree in the candidate's field is preferred by the start date. Candidates should connect their research to discussions in environmental and restorative justice as related to resiliency and impacts on marginalized communities, and their research should adhere to the highest ethical standards in the field. Candidates must be able to significantly contribute to the undergraduate and graduate curriculum in archaeology, with preference for teaching in both archaeology and bioanthropology. Successful applicants will have evidence of an ongoing research program (active research in field sites, museums, and/or archives), teaching effectiveness, mentoring experience, and a demonstrated ability to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy. Application Requirements Document requirements Curriculum Vitae — your most recently updated CV Cover Letter — include names/contact information for three references (one letter required at time of application; an additional two letters will be solicited for candidates under serious consideration) Statement of Research — discuss research accomplishments and proposed plans (one page) Statement of Teaching and Mentoring — discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, future teaching interests, mentoring experiences, and plans to support the success of all students (one page) Statement of Service — discuss prior and proposed academic, professional, and/or public service activities (one page) Authorization to Release Information Form — download, complete, sign, and upload (form link provided in original posting) Reference requirements 1 letter of reference required The cover letter should include the names/contact information for three references (one letter at the time of application; an additional two letters will be solicited if under serious consideration). Apply at the providedApply link: see the original posting for the link. Help contact:
habu@berkeley.edu About UC Berkeley UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service. These values are embedded in our Principles of Community and related policies. UC Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. For more information, refer to the UC Berkeley policies on affirmative action, nondiscrimination, and related guidance. In candidate searches where letters of reference are required, all letters are treated as confidential per policy and state law. See the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality for details. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. The University is committed to a safe and inclusive environment for all. Job location Berkeley, CA To apply, visit
the posted application link in the original posting. Postings may include additional institutional information; refer to the original posting for full details. Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.
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