Colgate University Hiring for Visiting Assistant Professor of Anthropological Archaeology at Hamilton, New York Full Time

The Department of Sociology & Anthropology at Colgate University invites applications for a one-year visiting assistant professor position in anthropological archaeology, beginning fall semester 2024. Regional specialization open.

Strong candidates should be able to teach Introduction to Archaeology and electives in their areas of specialization. Candidates with prior teaching experience and with the ability to teach courses such as Archaeology of Warfare, Environmental Archaeology, Archaeology of Race and Ethnicity, or Archaeology of Gender are preferred. Completion of Ph.D. in Anthropology is required prior to or shortly after the date of hire.

All applicants must submit a cover letter (1-2 pages), CV, and the names and contact information for two references through Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/141107. The cover letter should address the candidate’s research and teaching interests. Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities; thus, in their cover letter, candidates must describe how their approach to teaching and/or scholarship might create an inclusive educational environment. Review of applications will begin March 3, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

Salary Range or Pay Grade

$68,900 (for ABD candidates) to $72,900 (for candidate with PhD in hand)

Colgate is a vibrant liberal arts university of about 3,200 students situated in central New York state. Colgate faculty are committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. Further information about the Sociology and Anthropology department can be found here.

Please note that Colgate will not sponsor any visa or work authorization for this position. Applicants with dual-career considerations can find postings of other employment opportunities at Colgate and at other institutions of higher education in upstate New York here.  

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