Assistant Professor; Lecturer in Archaeology and Director of UUAC

Assistant Professor (Lecturer) in Archaeology – Director of the University of Utah Archaeological Center (UUAC)

The Anthropology Department at the University of Utah (U of U) invites applications for a full-time, career-line appointment. This is a permanent, non- re-eligible, 9- h position with full University benefits, including retirement and health insurance. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2026
, and candidates must hold a PhD by that time.

We seek an individual with a demonstrated record of teaching and mentoring excellence who can offer introductory archaeology courses as well as upper division regional and or topical courses. The ideal candidate will also have fieldwork experience in western North America and experience working with cultural resource management (CRM) firms and/or federal or state agencies.

• Mentor and supervise students, both undergraduate and graduate;
• Lead weekly UUAC meetings;
• Oversee UUAC facilities, resources, and operations;
• Manage the Center's approximate $20,000 annual budget, supporting student employment and research initiatives.

Because this position includes significant responsibilities beyond classroom instruction, the teaching load is reduced from the standard career-line requirement to four courses per academic year (two per semester).

The successful candidate will be an active member of the Department of Anthropology, participate in faculty meetings, serve on student committees, and contribute to the broader intellectual and service life of the department.

Anthropology at U of U is the comparative, evolutionary, and historical study of human and non-human primates. Our internationally respected faculty employs a theoretically-driven, empirically-informed approach to the discipline. Our core mission is to discover and communicate new knowledge through basic and strategic research, serving as the foundation for educating and training scientifically literate, intellectually engaged citizens who are equipped with relevant skills for the modern world.

The University of Utah Archaeological Center (UUAC) is a research and teaching arm of the Department of Anthropology. Its mission is to train the next generation of anthropological archaeologists, facilitate collaborative archaeological research, and promote the understanding of archaeology and prehistory in the wider community.

Requisition Number: PRN
01480CF
Open Until Filled:
Yes

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