Assistant Professor of Archaeology job opportunity at Pennsylvania State University.



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Pennsylvania State University Assistant Professor of Archaeology
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loacation Penn State University Park, United States Of America
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If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants .   Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see  Notice to Out of State Applicants .   POSITION SPECIFICS The Department of Anthropology at The Pennsylvania State University, University Park ( https://anth.la.psu.edu/ ) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position, at the rank of Assistant Professor . We seek an outstanding archaeologist whose interests and skills are consistent with Penn State Anthropology’s integrative, scientific, quantitative, and empirical approach to studying human diversity. Specifically, we wish to recruit an archaeologist whose research record addresses the material manifestations of sociopolitical stratification, population transformation, human-environment interactions, and/or evolutionary variability. Methodological and geographical areas of expertise are open. We encourage applicants whose work can contribute toward collaborative scholarship within the department and across the university on initiatives focused on inequality, sustainability, human-environmental systems, and human health. Candidates should consider how they might integrate with one or more of Penn State’s interdisciplinary programs including the Institutes of Energy and the Environment ( www.iee.psu.edu ), the Radiocarbon Dating Lab ( https://iee.psu.edu/labs/radiocarbon-laboratory ), Materials Research Institute ( https://www.mri.psu.edu ), Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences ( https://www.huck.psu.edu ), Institute for Computational and Data Sciences ( https://www.icds.psu.edu/ ), Population Research Institute ( http://www.pop.psu.edu ), Sustainability Institute ( https://sustainability.psu.edu ), Intercollege Graduate Degree Program in Ecology ( https://www.huck.psu.edu/graduate-programs/ecology ), and others.  A Ph.D. in Anthropology or related field is required by the appointment date. Candidates for Assistant Professor of Archaeology must have demonstrated ability as a researcher, scholar, and teacher in a relevant field, and have evidence of growth in scholarly achievement. Duties will involve a combination of teaching, research, and service, based on the candidate’s qualifications. The Department of Anthropology is especially interested in candidates who, through their established and future research, teaching, and service, will contribute to the excellence and intellectual diversity of the academic community at Penn State. Candidates must demonstrate effective teaching at university levels, an ability to obtain external funding, an outstanding record of academic outputs, and an innovative and integrative research program. Candidates who are committed to community engagement, science communication, outreach, and/or diversity in teaching and research are strongly encouraged to apply.  Interested candidates must submit an online application https://hr.psu.edu/careers and should include: 1) a cover letter; 2) a curriculum vitae detailing the candidate’s educational background, employment history, grants, and publications; 3) a statement summarizing the candidate’s research and teaching experience and interests; and 4) names, addresses, and emails of three references. Inquiries may be directed to co-chairs José Capriles (juc555@psu.edu) and Douglas Bird (dwb5537@psu.edu). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled.  For more information, visit our website at https://anth.la.psu.edu/ .   BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.       BENEFITS Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.   For more detailed information, please visit our   Benefits Page.   CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here .   EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. 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