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Assistant or Associate Professor in Historical Archaeology

Employer
University of Kentucky
Location
Kentucky, United States
Salary
Not Specified
Date posted
Nov 27, 2018
Posting Details

Job Title

Assistant or Associate Professor in Historical Archaeology

Requisition Number

FE01721

Working Title

Department Name

8E020:Anthropology

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Type of Position

Faculty

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Tenure Track Status

Tenure Track

Required Education

PhD or ABD in Anthropology

PhD must be completed by Spring/Summer 2020

Required Related Experience

Research foci linked to race and racialization processes and especially as related to slavery and its material consequences.

Required License/Registration/Certification

N/A

Job Summary

The Department of Anthropology in the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Kentucky in Lexington KY invites applications for a tenure-track assistant or associate professor in the historical archaeology of the African diaspora, to begin in August 2019. Applications at the associate rank will be considered in exceptional cases. We seek candidates with research foci linked to race and racialization processes and especially as related to slavery and its material consequences. Applicants also should have research and teaching emphases on public anthropology that engages with contemporary communities, teaches students public archaeology and its methods, and makes connections with material culture studies and historic preservation. Geographic area of expertise is North America.

The successful candidate will be encouraged to leverage the resources of the William S. Webb Museum of Anthropology, to focus a portion of their future research and/or outreach efforts on the greater Kentucky/Ohio Valley area, and to engage with faculty and initiatives in other programs such as African American and Africana Studies, History, Sociology, Geography, Historic Preservation, and the Center for Equity and Social Justice.

Interested candidates should submit:
• A cover letter describing research and teaching interests
• A CV
• Up to three sample publications (upload under Writing Sample)
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness (upload under Specific Request 1)
• A one or two page diversity statement, in which applicants should reflect on their commitments, approaches, and insights related to inclusion, diversity, and equity (upload under Specific Request 2)
• A list of three references with contact information. This information may be used to solicit reference letters from your reference contacts within the employment system.

Applications received by January 7th, 2019 will receive full review, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

For more information, contact Search Committee Chair Dr. Scott Hutson, at scotthutson@uky.edu. Our website: https://anthropology.as.uky.edu

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled

Yes

University Community of Inclusion

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  • * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's Online Employment System?
  • The Chronicle of Higher Education
  • InsideHigherEd.com
  • HigherEdJobs.com
  • Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
  • HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
  • InsightIntoDiversity.com
  • Academic Keys
  • Latinos in Higher Education
  • Indeed.com
  • A colleague, friend, and/or family member
  • None of the Above


    Applicant Documents

    Required Documents
  • Curriculum Vita
  • Cover Letter
  • Writing Sample
  • Specific Request 1
  • Specific Request 2
  • Optional Documents

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