October 30, 2023
2-year Assistant Professor Without Review
The Department of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia (Vancouver, Canada) invites applications for a two-year Assistant Professor position in Anthropological Archaeology starting 1 July 2024.
The successful candidate will be expected to have an active research program and teach four courses per year in Anthropological Archaeology at UBC (see course calendar at https://vancouver.calendar.ubc.ca/course-descriptions/subject/arcl). They should be able to teach at least one of the following fourth-year courses in the Department: Analytical Techniques in Archaeology, Archaeological and Anthropological Mapping, First Nations Archaeology of British Columbia, or Practising Archaeology and the Management of Cultural Resources. In addition, they will teach at least one of the following first- or second-year courses: Introduction to Archaeology, Archaeological Methods, Bones – The Origin of Humanity, Ancient North America, or Ancient Latin America. The regional area is open. The successful candidate may also have an opportunity to teach a senior-level archaeology or biological anthropology course in their area of expertise (Archaeology of a Special Area). Community-engaged, Indigenous, or Indigenous-centered scholarship is also desirable.
In addition to their teaching and research, the successful candidate will take part in service in the Department. They may also provide graduate student mentorship and/or serve as a member of graduate student committees. The successful candidate will also be part of a vibrant community in the UBC Laboratory of Archaeology (LoA) and, as a member, will have access to the LoA facilities, including specialized labs for biomolecular analysis, scanning electron microscopy, lithics, ceramics, fauna/archaeobotany, geoarchaeology, and GIS. For information about the Department, visit http://anth.ubc.ca. The start date for the position is 1 July 2024. The candidate should have a Ph.D. in Anthropology, Archaeology, or related discipline, although applicants who will have successfully defended the Ph.D. dissertation by the position start date will be considered.
We are actively seeking to recruit from a diverse pool of applicants. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous scholars and minority groups underrepresented in post-secondary institutions in North America. Review of applications will begin on 30 November 2023 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should apply through the Department of Anthropology portal: https://anth.air.arts.ubc.ca/application-2-year-assistant-professor-of-anthropological-archaeology/
Applicants should be prepared to upload the following in the order listed (single PDF file). Only complete applications will be considered: 1) a letter of application that includes a statement of research and teaching interests; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a one-page statement about your experience working with a diverse student body and your contributions or potential contributions to creating/advancing a culture of equity and inclusion; 4) evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., teaching philosophy, teaching evaluations and/or course syllabi), five pages max; 5) and a list of 3 references.
The starting salary for the position will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.
Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Métis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.