Research Assistant Professor - Indigenous South Archaeology Job at Inside Higher Ed, Columbia, SC

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  • Inside Higher Ed
  • Columbia, SC

Job Description

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Posting Number:

FAC00215PO24

Advertised Title

Research Assistant Professor - Indigenous South Archaeology

Campus

Columbia

College/Division

College of Arts and Sciences

Department

CAS South Carolina Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology

Advertised Salary Range

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Part/Full Time

Full Time

Hours Per Week

40

Position Category

Full-time Equivalent (FTE)

Basis

9 months

Work County

Richland

Tenure Information

Professional Track

Job Search Category

Faculty

About University Of South Carolina

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Advertised Job Summary

The faculty of the South Carolina Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology at the University of South Carolina, Columbia campus, invites applications for a full time, professional-track position at the rank of Assistant Research Professor to begin August 16, 2025. The position is a 9-month appointment with a teaching load of 2 courses for the academic year. This is an annual appointment that may be renewed contingent upon Dean’s approval, satisfactory performance, departmental needs, and the availability of funding.

The successful candidate will teach one class per semester for the Department of Anthropology’s professional master’s degree track in archaeological practice, as well as mentor students and sit on and chair graduate committees for the degree track. They also will be responsible for conducting archaeological research in South Carolina, seeking grant funding, publishing their research, and sharing that research with the public.

Required Education And Experience

By the start date of the appointment, all candidates must have a PhD in Anthropology or related field with a focus on the archaeology of the deep Indigenous past of the Eastern US and an active research program that seeks to decolonize and indigenize that past.

Preferred Qualifications

In addition to the required education and experience, strong preference will be given to those with a record of established relationships with Indigenous communities, experience with one or more aspects of public archaeology, and the ability to mentor a broad array of students with diverse research projects.

Desired Start Date

08/16/2025

Job Open Date

10/30/2024

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions To Applicant

All applicants must apply online at USCJobs at Applications must include: (1) a cover letter that describes their research and teaching interests, (2) a curriculum vitae, and (3) the names and email addresses of 3 references. Reference letters will be solicited for candidates selected as finalists.

Application review will begin on November 30, 2024. Inquiries about this position may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Adam King at aking000@mailbox.sc.edu.

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

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EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

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