"Assistant Professor of Archaeology(North American)/College of Liberal Arts"

Assistant Professor of Archaeology(North American)/College of Liberal Arts

We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's student body as an Assistant Professor of Archaeology in the Department of Anthropology beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year. We seek candidates with a research focus on North America, though the specific temporal focus is open, as are geographic and analytical expertise. Preference will be given to candidates who can teach a course on Texas Archaeology and who are willing to develop local research opportunities with the potential to benefit our students and local communities. The successful candidate will be able to teach introductory-level courses in anthropology and upper-division and graduate courses in the candidate's sub-field of specialization.

The department seeks a candidate who can make contributions to our undergraduate majors in anthropology, including our concentration in Archaeology, and our Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies. Additionally, the successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to collaborate with scholars in the Community Historical Archaeology Project with Schools (CHAPS), and Public Heritage and Community Engagement (PHCE) programs in the College of Liberal Arts as well as researchers in the School of Earth, Environmental, and Marine Sciences (SEEMS), the School of Integrative Biological and Chemical Sciences (SIBCS), and the School of Medicine. Applicants should have an active program of research and scholarly publications, documented classroom excellence with innovative course delivery, and demonstrated record of funded research. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Selected candidates will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities. Applications must be submitted through the UTRGV employment portal.

About UTRGV: UTRGV serves the Rio Grande Valley and beyond via an innovative and unique multicultural education dedicated to student access and success. By championing leading research, healthcare, and application of university discoveries, we support sustainable development, community engagement, and well-being. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is committed to building and sustaining a highly qualified and talented faculty to pursue excellence in everything that we do, including teaching, research, and service. Drawing on our unique identity as the leading Hispanic-Serving Institution in a bilingual and bicultural environment, UTRGV will promote student access and success by building from strength in education and creating a vibrant campus experience. By 2027, we will accelerate transformation in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond by driving meaningful advancements in research and creative works, expanding access to high-quality and affordable healthcare, and fostering authentic community engagement and integration. UTRGV is a distributed campus, one university spanning four counties and multiple locations. Our purpose is to be a university for the entire Rio Grande Valley and beyond. Over 91% of the students enrolled at UTRGV identify as Hispanic, making UTRGV one of the top 3 universities with the highest percentage of Hispanic students. For additional information, please visit UTRGV website.

Department/College Background: The Department of Anthropology is one of twelve departments in the College of Liberal Arts. See our webpage for more info https://www.utrgv.edu/anthropology/

Minimum Qualifications: 1) Ph.D. in Anthropology (or related field) with degree conferred by August 31st, 2026, from an accredited institution of higher education, 2) an active program of research and scholarly publication, and 3) experience or demonstrated potential for teaching excellence.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications: 18 credit hours or more of graduate level work in Anthropology

Preferred Qualification: 1) Ability to teach or willingness to develop a Texas Archaeology course, 2) experience or demonstrated potential for mentoring students at the undergraduate and graduate level, 3) evidence of external research funding or a well-designed plan to obtain future external funding, and 4) Potential for developing local research opportunities to benefit our students and local communities.

Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience

Desired Start Date: 09/01/2026