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Assistant or Associate Professor of Anthropology
Job Location:
Job Location:
Del Rio, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
16 September 2026 (6 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
14 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Primary Responsibilities
Summary Sul Ross State University seeks a tenure-track field-based archaeologist whose research employs traditional and emerging techniques. The successful candidate will have a regional specialization in the Big Bend region or the greater US Southwest. They will contribute to the mission of the Center for Big Bend Studies ( CBBS ) by developing a sustained place-based research program grounded in field-based archaeology and collaborative regional scholarship. The faculty member will support the BA and MA programs in Anthropology through high-quality teaching mentorship field-based training and supervising graduate students. This is a nine-month tenure-track appointment with a 2-2 teaching load (two courses per semester). Responsibilities Maintain an active research program in field-based archaeology with a sustained record of publication in peer-reviewed sources. Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in anthropology mentor and supervise students and contribute to curricular and program development. Lead and supervise summer field schools. Participate in Center and departmental service. Supervision Received: Reports to the Director of the Center for Big Bend Studies and the Chair of the Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences. Given: When serving as Chair on any graduate student committees. Security Sensitive: This position is classified as Security-Sensitive and is thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094 which authorize employers to obtain and review criminal history record information for applicants. Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice sate work habits at all times.
Other Information
Texas Law requires a 60 day waiting period before new state employees are eligible to enroll in health insurance. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual job related qualifications and without consideration of race creed color sex religion age national origin disability sexual orientation gender identity veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including but not necessarily limited to recruitment hiring training upgrading promotion demotion termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice files a charge testifies assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing. Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence domestic violence sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy you can contact the Office of Student Life located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling or emailing
Summary Sul Ross State University seeks a tenure-track field-based archaeologist whose research employs traditional and emerging techniques. The successful candidate will have a regional specialization in the Big Bend region or the greater US Southwest. They will contribute to the mission of the Center for Big Bend Studies ( CBBS ) by developing a sustained place-based research program grounded in field-based archaeology and collaborative regional scholarship. The faculty member will support the BA and MA programs in Anthropology through high-quality teaching mentorship field-based training and supervising graduate students. This is a nine-month tenure-track appointment with a 2-2 teaching load (two courses per semester). Responsibilities Maintain an active research program in field-based archaeology with a sustained record of publication in peer-reviewed sources. Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in anthropology mentor and supervise students and contribute to curricular and program development. Lead and supervise summer field schools. Participate in Center and departmental service. Supervision Received: Reports to the Director of the Center for Big Bend Studies and the Chair of the Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences. Given: When serving as Chair on any graduate student committees. Security Sensitive: This position is classified as Security-Sensitive and is thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094 which authorize employers to obtain and review criminal history record information for applicants. Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice sate work habits at all times.
Other Information
Texas Law requires a 60 day waiting period before new state employees are eligible to enroll in health insurance. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual job related qualifications and without consideration of race creed color sex religion age national origin disability sexual orientation gender identity veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including but not necessarily limited to recruitment hiring training upgrading promotion demotion termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice files a charge testifies assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing. Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence domestic violence sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy you can contact the Office of Student Life located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling or emailing
Required Experience:
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