Binghamton University, State University of New York
Assistant or Associate Professor of Archaeology in Eastern North America
Binghamton University, State University of New York, Binghamton, New York, United States
Overview
The Binghamton University Department of Anthropology invites applications for an assistant or associate tenure-track faculty member with expertise in the Indigenous Archaeology of Eastern North America, to begin in August 2026. The preferred candidate will have an active research program prioritizing community-based collaborative research, environmental justice, Indigenous sovereignty, and/or critical heritage studies. Those with expertise in Precontact or Contact time periods, ceramic analysis, geophysical archaeology, geoarchaeology, public archaeology, and/or cultural resource management archaeology are particularly encouraged to apply. The candidate will teach core courses at the undergraduate and graduate level, including courses on Indigenous prehistory of Eastern North America. The successful candidate will contribute to our four-field anthropology program, our graduate program, and in the future may be asked to serve as director of our MA in Public Archaeology program for a term. A PhD in hand by time of appointment, regional expertise and fieldwork, and teaching experience are required. Responsibilities and Qualifications
Responsibilities include teaching core undergraduate and graduate courses and contributing to the four-field anthropology program and graduate program. In the future, the successful candidate may be asked to serve as director of the MA in Public Archaeology program for a term. Qualifications include a PhD in Anthropology (Archaeology focus) by August 17, 2026, demonstrated expertise in the archaeology of Eastern North America, and college-level teaching experience. Required Qualifications
PhD in Anthropology, with a focus in Archaeology, by August 17, 2026 Demonstrated expertise in archaeology of Eastern North America Teaching experience at the college level Preferred Qualifications
Research focus on community-based collaborative research, environmental justice, Indigenous sovereignty, and/or critical heritage studies Expertise in ceramic analysis, geophysical archaeology, geoarchaeology, public archaeology and/or cultural resource management archaeology Additional Information
Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the ADA Coordinator by completing the following Request Form. The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception. As required by title IX and its implementing regulations, Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). The University’s complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here. Application Instructions
To apply, submit the following documents via Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=192726 Cover letter (up to two-pages) Curriculum Vitae (CV) Name and contact information for three references Applications will be reviewed starting November 1, 2025, and the position will remain open until filled. For more information, visit the Anthropology program page at https://www.binghamton.edu/anthropology/index.html
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The Binghamton University Department of Anthropology invites applications for an assistant or associate tenure-track faculty member with expertise in the Indigenous Archaeology of Eastern North America, to begin in August 2026. The preferred candidate will have an active research program prioritizing community-based collaborative research, environmental justice, Indigenous sovereignty, and/or critical heritage studies. Those with expertise in Precontact or Contact time periods, ceramic analysis, geophysical archaeology, geoarchaeology, public archaeology, and/or cultural resource management archaeology are particularly encouraged to apply. The candidate will teach core courses at the undergraduate and graduate level, including courses on Indigenous prehistory of Eastern North America. The successful candidate will contribute to our four-field anthropology program, our graduate program, and in the future may be asked to serve as director of our MA in Public Archaeology program for a term. A PhD in hand by time of appointment, regional expertise and fieldwork, and teaching experience are required. Responsibilities and Qualifications
Responsibilities include teaching core undergraduate and graduate courses and contributing to the four-field anthropology program and graduate program. In the future, the successful candidate may be asked to serve as director of the MA in Public Archaeology program for a term. Qualifications include a PhD in Anthropology (Archaeology focus) by August 17, 2026, demonstrated expertise in the archaeology of Eastern North America, and college-level teaching experience. Required Qualifications
PhD in Anthropology, with a focus in Archaeology, by August 17, 2026 Demonstrated expertise in archaeology of Eastern North America Teaching experience at the college level Preferred Qualifications
Research focus on community-based collaborative research, environmental justice, Indigenous sovereignty, and/or critical heritage studies Expertise in ceramic analysis, geophysical archaeology, geoarchaeology, public archaeology and/or cultural resource management archaeology Additional Information
Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the ADA Coordinator by completing the following Request Form. The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception. As required by title IX and its implementing regulations, Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). The University’s complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here. Application Instructions
To apply, submit the following documents via Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=192726 Cover letter (up to two-pages) Curriculum Vitae (CV) Name and contact information for three references Applications will be reviewed starting November 1, 2025, and the position will remain open until filled. For more information, visit the Anthropology program page at https://www.binghamton.edu/anthropology/index.html
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