Assistant Professor of Anthropology (historical archeology), George Mason University

The George Mason University, Department of Sociology and Anthropology announces a tenure-track opening for an Assistant Professor of Anthropology, specializing in historical archaeology, beginning in the fall semester of the 2012-13 academic year.

We seek a historical archeologist specializing in the eastern United States, with particular foci including, but not limited to: African diasporas; plantation archaeology; warfare, conflict and battlefield archaeology; historical archaeology of the contact period; trade and economics; state formation; industrial archaeology; and mortuary studies.

The successful candidate is expected to manage an already established field school or to develop one. Candidates are expected to demonstrate a productive research and publication trajectory. The successful candidate must be competent to teach an introductory archaeology course; as well as advanced courses in archaeological methods, theories and issues. Ability to teach a large upper-division class aimed at nonmajors is preferred. Our undergraduate program includes offerings in all four fields of anthropology with many opportunities for collaboration across subdisciplines. Our graduate program offers a master's degree with emphasis upon advanced training in sociocultural anthropology; culture, health and bioethics; and transnational and global issues. Candidates will also have the opportunity to teach in the graduate program.

The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in-hand at the time of application, and teaching experience. Women and minority candidates are especially urged to apply.

The teaching load for this position is 2/2.

Special Instructions to Applicants For full consideration, applicants must apply for position number F8612z at http://jobs.gmu.edu/; complete and submit the online faculty application; and upload a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names of three persons whom we may contact for letters of reference.

Any questions should be directed to Professor Andrew Bickford, Chair, Historical Archaeology Search Committee, at: ABICKFO1@GMU.EDU or 703 993 1424. Review of applications will begin on October 14, 2011.