Mentor and advise students in academic and professional
development.
Contribute to curriculum development and departmental
service.
Maintain regular on-campus presence.
Attend departmental meetings.
Required Qualifications
- PhD in Anthropology or related discipline from an accredited
university (ABD is acceptable to apply but must have the degree
awarded by August 16, 2027).
- Demonstrated potential for maintaining an active program of
archaeological research.
- Ability or willingness to teach courses in multiple
instructional modalities, including in-person, hybrid, and online
formats, as needed.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently.
Preferred Qualifications
- Active program of archaeological field research.
- Willingness to teach a range of anthropology courses.
- Evidence of teaching in an accredited community college and/or
university setting or similar experience.
- Demonstrated commitment to student-centered teaching and
mentorship.
Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and
Competencies
- Ability to develop and maintain effective and constructive
collaborative relationships with faculty and administration
throughout the university.
- Record of professional activities related to anthropology and
education.
Other Information
- Applications will be accepted through December 1, 2026, with
preference provided to applications received by November 15,
2026.
About The University of Texas at Tyler
The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious
University of Texas System that includes 14 institutions located
throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls
10,000 students and consists of six colleges.
Designated an R2 research institution by the Carnegie
Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, UT Tyler
supports our surrounding region through innovation intended to
uplift communities, spearhead sustainability initiatives, preserve
ecosystems and support entrepreneurship. UT Tyler has the highest
Carnegie classification in East Texas.
Our beautiful Tyler campus features more than 200 acres nestled
along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests,
providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. We also
offer instructional sites at The University of Texas Health Science
Center at Tyler and in Palestine, Longview, and Houston.
With more than 80 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs
offered, UT Tyler provides a wealth of learning opportunities and
dynamic programs.
For more information, please visit
https://www.uttyler.edu/about/.
Why work for UT Tyler? Find out more:
Why Work for UT Tyler?
Additional Information
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System
of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per
week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option
to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS,
subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135
days in length.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education
Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain
criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be
able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by
time of hire.
For more information regarding benefits offered by UT Tyler, please
visit
https://www.uttyler.edu/offices/human-resources/employees/benefits.
EEO Statement
The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity
Employer.
To apply, visit https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12&JobOpeningId=16466&PostingSeq=1
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