"Lora Bryning Redford Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Archaeology"

Appointment:

The University of Puget Sound invites applications for the Lora Bryning Redford Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Archaeology starting in Fall 2026. This is a nonrenewable one-year position.

Responsibilities:

The Redford Fellow will be expected to teach four undergraduate courses over the year: an introduction to archaeology (including archaeological methods) course and an elective in their area of specialization in the fall and two more specialized courses in the spring, chosen in consultation with the faculty mentor. The Fellow will also deliver a public lecture and serve as a campus resource for those interested in archaeology; this may include advising students, identifying summer excavations or field schools in which to participate, or finding graduate programs that meet students' interests. The Fellow will be assigned to an appropriate department (e.g., Art and Art History; Greek, Latin, and Ancient Mediterranean Studies; History; Religion, Spirituality, and Society; Sociology and Anthropology), where faculty will assist with professional development.

Qualifications:

We invite applications from scholars who have completed a Ph.D. in archaeology within the last four years. We seek a candidate who has expertise in the archaeology of the Late Antique Mediterranean, broadly understood, from c. 400 to c. 1000 CE. Specializations might include early Islamic civilization, the Byzantine Empire, or early medieval western Europe. Candidates with interests in cross-cultural encounters, cities and urban development, or cultural heritage are especially encouraged to apply. Scholars who are able to make connections across disciplines and demonstrate the impact of archaeological work on a variety of fields in an undergraduate liberal arts setting are especially encouraged to apply.

Application Deadline:

Interested individuals are encouraged to submit application materials no later than March 9, 2026 to ensure consideration.

Compensation and Benefits:

Rank: Post-Doctoral Fellow

The position offers a salary of $61,000 and comes with health and professional development benefits.

Puget Sound offers a generous benefits package. For more information, visit: Benefits Summary

Required Documents:

• Curriculum vitae
• Letter of Interest
• Teaching statement
• Diversity Statement (see prompt below)
• Three (3) letters of reference. You will be asked to specify the email addresses of reference providers at the time of application and the system will email these providers on the next business day.

Note: In the online application system, please submit curriculum vitae when prompted to submit resume. Additional documents can be attached within the application.

Applicant's Diversity Statement:

As a department and university, we are strongly committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, and working environment for all. In their diversity statement, applicants should reflect on how they will advance the values articulated in the University Diversity Statement in all aspects of their future work as faculty and members of the university community.

How to Apply

For complete job description and application instructions, visit: www.pugetsound.edu/employment