The Department of Anthropology at the University of Notre Dame is seeking an Assistant Professor in Archaeology. This is a tenure-track faculty position based in Notre Dame, Indiana, USA. The position is part of the College of Arts & Letters and is expected to begin in August 2027.
The position is open to archaeologists from a range of theoretical, chronological and research backgrounds. The successful candidate will become part of the department’s four-field anthropology programme and develop research that adds to its existing areas of expertise.
The Assistant Professor will be responsible for teaching, research and service, while mentoring undergraduate and graduate students and involving them in active learning, research and fieldwork. Candidates should have strong laboratory and/or fieldwork skills and be able to work collaboratively across disciplines.
Applicants at entry level must have completed a PhD in Archaeology or a closely related field, or have completed all requirements except the dissertation. Advanced candidates must already hold a PhD in Archaeology or a closely related field.
Position Details
- Position: Assistant Professor in Archaeology
- Official Reference number: Not specified
- Institution: University of Notre Dame, USA
- Department: Department of Anthropology
- Research Discipline(s): Archaeology; Anthropology
- Location: Notre Dame, Indiana, USA
- Job Type: Faculty / Tenure-track
- Contract Duration: Not specified
- Start Date: August 2027
- Required Qualification: PhD in Archaeology or a closely related field, or completion of all requirements except the dissertation for entry-level candidates
Research Areas
The position welcomes archaeologists working across a range of theoretical approaches, time periods and research specialisms, including:
- Archaeology
- Anthropology
- Archaeological fieldwork
- Laboratory research
- Interdisciplinary research
Eligibility / Qualifications
Required qualifications include:
- For entry-level candidates, completion of all requirements for a PhD in Archaeology or a closely related field, or completion of all requirements except the dissertation.
- For advanced candidates, a PhD in Archaeology or a closely related field.
- Strong laboratory and/or fieldwork skills.
- Evidence of strong teaching ability.
- An innovative and productive research programme.
- Ability to contribute to an integrative, four-field anthropology department.
- Interest in mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.
Key Responsibilities
- Conducting an active programme of archaeological research.
- Teaching within the Department of Anthropology.
- Mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.
- Involving students in research, active learning and fieldwork where appropriate.
- Contributing to departmental and academic service.
- Developing collaborative research across disciplinary boundaries.
Application Process
Applications are submitted through Interfolio’s Faculty Search platform. Applicants must provide a CV and a two-page cover letter containing brief information about their research and teaching. Additional materials may be requested from candidates who progress further in the selection process.
Required Documents
- CV
- Two-page cover letter
- Brief information about research
- Brief information about teaching
Important Dates
- Applications Open: 1 August 2026
- Application Deadline: 15 October 2026, 11:59 PM Eastern Time
- Expected Start Date: August 2027
Eligible candidates should submit their application through the official Interfolio application page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the position?
It is a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Archaeology in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Notre Dame.
Where is the position based?
The position is based at the University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame, Indiana, USA.
When is the expected start date?
The anticipated start date is August 2027.
What research specialisation is required?
Theoretical approaches, time periods and research specialisms are open. Candidates should have an archaeological research programme that complements or extends existing departmental expertise.
What qualifications are required?
Entry-level candidates must have completed all PhD requirements or all requirements except the dissertation in Archaeology or a closely related field. Advanced candidates must hold a PhD in Archaeology or a closely related field.
What documents are required at the initial application stage?
Applicants must submit a CV and a two-page cover letter including brief information about research and teaching.
Institutional Overview
The University of Notre Dame is a private research university in Notre Dame, Indiana, with academic programmes spanning the arts, humanities, social sciences, sciences and other disciplines. Its College of Arts and Letters includes 20 departments and supports undergraduate and graduate study across the fine arts, humanities and social sciences. The Department of Anthropology is part of the College and takes an integrative approach across sociocultural anthropology, archaeology, biological anthropology and linguistic anthropology. The department supports teaching and research at undergraduate and graduate levels, including field and laboratory research. Notre Dame also describes interdisciplinary research and global collaboration as important elements of its wider research activity.
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