Assistant/Associate Professor of Anthropology (Archaeology)

Position Summary:

Eastern New Mexico University’s (ENMU) Department of Anthropology and Applied Archaeology invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Anthropology to begin Fall 2023. ENMU seeks candidates with a focus on the archaeology of the Greater Southwest and adjoining regions and knowledge of cultural resource management applications. Willingness and ability to work with existing regional collections are a plus. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence and the ability to establish a research program that engages students in applied and/or basic research. Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience. This is a residential appointment and campus presence is required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach a range of undergraduate and graduate courses in anthropology archaeology, and cultural resource management/historic preservation
• Establish an active research program which provides practical training and applied and/or basic research experiences for undergraduate and graduate students
• Mentor M.A. students in thesis and capstone projects
• Assist department with academic planning, curricular design, and program development
• Assist with the department’s recruitment and retention efforts
• Direct archaeological field schools in collaboration with department faculty
• Serve on departmental, college and university committees

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Anthropology or closely related field
• The ability to teach archaeology and anthropology for students at all degree levels

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Commitment to excellence in teaching and willingness to teach using traditional, hybrid or online distance education technologies
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Clear plans for an active research program

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience at the college level
• Knowledge of cultural resource management/historic preservation/heritage studies
• Willingness and ability to work with existing regional collections
• Experience teaching and mentoring undergraduate and M.A. students
• Expertise and experience with GIS
• Familiarity with Native American groups and NAGPRA applications
• Demonstrated leadership abilities