Sociology and Anthropology (Archaeologist), Tenure-Track Faculty
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Job Location:
Murfreesboro, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title
Sociology and Anthropology (Archaeologist) Tenure-Track Faculty
Department
Sociology and Anthropology
University Expectation
MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching robust research/creative activity and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.
Salary
The salary and rank are commensurate with education and experience.
Job Summary/Basic Function
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a full-time tenure-track faculty position (#129230) in anthropology at the rank of assistant or associate professor. The start date for the position is August 1 2026.
The successful candidate will maintain an active research agenda in the southeastern United States and develop and direct a locally based summer archaeological field program. They will teach the general education World Prehistory course and other classes in their area of expertise (including new or existing courses). The ideal candidate will complement rather than duplicate existing faculty expertise by bringing additional strengths for example in areas such as GIS materials analysis (lithics pottery) zooarchaeology cultural resource management or other specialized approaches.
Required Education
A terminal degree in anthropology is required by the appointment date.
Documents Needed to Apply
To successfully apply applicants must include a cover letter curriculum vitae statement of teaching philosophy and statement of research or creative activities (as appropriate to the discipline) as separate attachments at the time of online application.
Special Instruction to Applicants
For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University please visit our faculty recruitment webpage.
If you need help applying please contact Mitzi Dunkley Faculty Recruitment Specialist at . If you have position-specific questions please contact Karla Barnes at
MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to the following:
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Application Review Date:11/02/2025
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