Working/Functional Title

Assistant/Associate Professor Tenure System

Position Summary

Michigan State University actively promotes a dynamic research and learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

Michigan State University Department of Anthropology in the College of Social Science invites applications for a tenure-system position in archaeology at the assistant or associate professor level. The appointment will begin August 16, 2025. We seek an anthropological archaeologist specializing in Cultural Resource Management (CRM) and Heritage Management. While the geographic area of specialization is open, priority will be given to those candidates whose work is in the Midwest or Great Lakes region. Applicant's research should enhance or compliment the archaeological program's primary research theme: Heritage, Preservation, and Community Engagement. Applicants should have an active field-based, lab-based, and/or collections-based program, the ability to organize and lead an archaeological field school focused on Cultural Resource and Heritage Management, the demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in professionally oriented Cultural Resource and Heritage Management, and train undergraduates and graduate students in collections analysis, or lab-based methods, or field-based methods.

Michigan State University is an R1 institution and applicants are expected to have a demonstrated record of high impact peer reviewed publication and sustained competitive external funding for research. University teaching experience, while not required, will greatly strengthen the application.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -Anthropology

Minimum Requirements

• A Ph.D. in Anthropology completed by the date of hire
• Demonstrated experience in the method, theory, and practice of Cultural Resource and Heritage Management
• Potential for or demonstrated high impact peer-reviewed publication and competitive external funding for research in topics pertaining to Cultural Resource and Heritage Management
• Potential for or demonstrated evidence of high-quality instruction and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels

Desired Qualifications

• Research focus in the Midwest or Great Lakes region
• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and graduate classes in Cultural Resource and Heritage Management
• Scholarly interests that enhance or compliment the archaeological program's primary research theme: Heritage, Preservation, and Community Engagement
• The demonstrated ability to train undergraduates and graduate students in collections analysis, field-based methods, or lab-based methods
• The ability to organize and lead an archaeological field school with a focus on Cultural Resource and Heritage Management.
• Active archaeological field, collections, or lab-based research program
• Demonstrated record of high impact peer-reviewed publication
• Demonstrated record of success in attaining and sustaining competitive external funding to support research
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with other disciplines and anthropological subfields

Required Application Materials

Cover letter

Statement (one document) on teaching and research interests

Statement on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)

CV

Names and email addresses of three references

Samples of up to three publication