University of South Carolina
Research Assistant Professor - Indigenous South Archaeology
University of South Carolina, Richland, Washington, United States, 99352
Job Summary
The faculty of the South Carolina Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology at the University of South Carolina, Columbia campus, invites applications for a full-time, professional-track position at the rank of Assistant Research Professor to begin August 16, 2025. The position is a 9-month appointment with a teaching load of 2 courses for the academic year. The successful candidate will teach one class per semester for the Department of Anthropology’s professional master’s degree track in archaeological practice, as well as mentor students and sit on and chair graduate committees for the degree track. They also will be responsible for conducting archaeological research in South Carolina, seeking grant funding, publishing their research, and sharing that research with the public. Responsibilities
Teach one class per semester for the Department of Anthropology’s professional master’s degree track in archaeological practice Mentor students and sit on and chair graduate committees for the degree track Conduct archaeological research in South Carolina Seek grant funding Publish research and share it with the public Requirements
PhD in Anthropology or related field with a focus on the archaeology of the deep Indigenous past of the Eastern US Active research program that seeks to decolonize and indigenize that past Preferred Qualifications
Established relationships with Indigenous communities Experience with one or more aspects of public archaeology Ability to mentor a broad array of students with diverse research projects To apply, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names and email addresses of 3 references through the USCJobs website at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV /AIDS status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
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The faculty of the South Carolina Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology at the University of South Carolina, Columbia campus, invites applications for a full-time, professional-track position at the rank of Assistant Research Professor to begin August 16, 2025. The position is a 9-month appointment with a teaching load of 2 courses for the academic year. The successful candidate will teach one class per semester for the Department of Anthropology’s professional master’s degree track in archaeological practice, as well as mentor students and sit on and chair graduate committees for the degree track. They also will be responsible for conducting archaeological research in South Carolina, seeking grant funding, publishing their research, and sharing that research with the public. Responsibilities
Teach one class per semester for the Department of Anthropology’s professional master’s degree track in archaeological practice Mentor students and sit on and chair graduate committees for the degree track Conduct archaeological research in South Carolina Seek grant funding Publish research and share it with the public Requirements
PhD in Anthropology or related field with a focus on the archaeology of the deep Indigenous past of the Eastern US Active research program that seeks to decolonize and indigenize that past Preferred Qualifications
Established relationships with Indigenous communities Experience with one or more aspects of public archaeology Ability to mentor a broad array of students with diverse research projects To apply, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names and email addresses of 3 references through the USCJobs website at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV /AIDS status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
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