Assistant Professor & Curator, Archaeology

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN. The Department of Anthropology and the Museum of Anthropological Archaeology invite applications for a joint professorial and curatorial appointment in anthropological archaeology at the assistant professor rank, to start September 1, 2019. This is a university-year appointment. Time period and area of specialization are open, but strong preference will be given to applicants whose primary focus is on Asia and complex societies. Applicants must be willing to curate and teach from the Museum’s large Asia collection and actively engage in fieldwork. Applicants must have Ph.D. in hand at time of application. Please send BY EMAIL ONLY: 1. a letter of interest, 2. a curriculum vitae, 3. a statement of current and future research plans, 4. a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, 5. evidence of teaching excellence, and 6. the names and complete contact information for three referees by November 20th, 2018, to umich.anthro.chair@umich.edu, with “Archaeology Search Application” as the subject line. Please make sure the name of each attached file starts with your name (Last Name, First Name). The University of Michigan is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The University is supportive of the needs of dual career couples.