Assistant/Associate Professor Tenure System - Anthropological Archaeologist

Position SummaryMichigan 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.The 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 complement 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, and the demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in professionally oriented Cultural Resource and Heritage Management. Additionally, applicants should be able to train undergraduates and graduate students in collections analysis, 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 StatementAll 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.Special InstructionsElectronic submission is required, and materials should be uploaded at

http://careers.msu.edu . The review of applications will begin November 1, 2024, and the position will remain open until filled.Required DegreeDoctorate - AnthropologyMinimum RequirementsA Ph.D. in Anthropology completed by the date of hireDemonstrated experience in the method, theory, and practice of Cultural Resource and Heritage ManagementPotential for or demonstrated high impact peer-reviewed publication and competitive external funding for research in topics pertaining to Cultural Resource and Heritage ManagementPotential for or demonstrated evidence of high-quality instruction and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levelsDesired QualificationsResearch focus in the Midwest or Great Lakes regionDemonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and graduate classes in Cultural Resource and Heritage ManagementScholarly interests that enhance or complement the archaeological program’s primary research theme: Heritage, Preservation, and Community EngagementThe demonstrated ability to train undergraduates and graduate students in collections analysis, field-based methods, or lab-based methodsThe ability to organize and lead an archaeological field school with a focus on Cultural Resource and Heritage ManagementActive archaeological field, collections, or lab-based research programDemonstrated record of high impact peer-reviewed publicationDemonstrated record of success in attaining and sustaining competitive external funding to support researchDemonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with other disciplines and anthropological subfieldsRequired Application MaterialsCover letterStatement (one document) on teaching and research interestsStatement on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)CVNames and email addresses of three referencesSamples of up to three publicationsQuestions should be directed to the search committee chairperson, Dr. Stacey Camp,

campstac@msu.edu .

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