Assistant Professor in Archaeology

Description

The Department of Anthropology at the University of Notre Dame seeks an archaeologist to join our collegial, dynamic, and integrative four-field department. This tenure-track Assistant Professor position will begin in August 2026. We seek a scholar- teacher with an innovative and productive research program whose scholarship complements or extends our existing departmental faculty expertise.

Our department possesses an active program of undergraduate research and attracts top graduate students. The candidate should demonstrate strong lab and/or fieldwork skills and must be an excellent teacher. They should be enthusiastic about mentoring our highly qualified graduate and undergraduate students towards academic and non-academic career goals.

Theoretical, time period, and research specialty areas are open. The Department of Anthropology seeks creative collaboration across disciplinary lines, engaged scholarship, collegial relations, and the ability to incorporate undergraduate and graduate students into active learning, research, and fieldwork. Those candidates who can involve undergraduates in research will be particularly appealing. 

 

Qualifications

Ph.D. must be in hand by August 2026, but is strongly encouraged at the time of application.

Application Instructions

Candidates must provide a CV and 1-2 page cover letter that includes brief information about research and teaching. Additional materials will be requested at a later date from candidates who move forward in the process.

Deadline: October 15, 2025

At this time, please direct any questions to the search chair: Dr. Meredith Chesson (mchesson@nd.edu)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.

Background Check 

This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.