Instructor or Assistant Teaching Professor of Anthropology (Archaeology)

Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants should submit (1) a cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) statement of teaching philosophy, and (4) list of three professional references (letters are not required at this stage).  Applicants are encouraged to address the following in the cover letter: research interests, experience in professional archaeology, and teaching experience.

Application materials must be submitted online at https://jobs.usm.edu.  The priority deadline for guaranteed application review is November 28, 2025. Applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. For further questions about the position, please contact Dr. Marie Danforth via email at m.danforth@usm.edu or phone at 601-266-5629.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Job Summary
The School of Social Science and Global Studies at The University of Southern Mississippi invites applications for an instructor or assistant teaching professor in anthropology, with a specialization in archaeology, to begin in August 2026.  This is a permanent, full-time, non-tenure-track position with opportunities for promotion.  A successful candidate who does not have a PhD by August 2026 will be hired as an instructor.  Information about the School of Social Science and Global Studies can be found here.

The school is seeking an archaeologist with a commitment to teaching and mentoring students.  The position is open to all topical and geographical areas of specialization in archaeology, but preference will be given to those who best complement program needs and have a plan for training students in career-ready skills.  We also value the ability to work across sub-disciplines of anthropology and across disciplines within the school and university to contribute to inter-disciplinary programs.

Teaching responsibilities may include the following classes: four-field introduction to anthropology, introduction to archaeology/biological anthropology, methods classes including a regional field school, heritage and policy course, and electives in the applicant’s areas of expertise.  Candidates must be able to teach across different modalities, including online and face-to-face courses.
 
Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. Teach four courses per semester for fall and spring terms
2. Hold regular office hours to assist students
3. Advise and mentor students.
4. Attend faculty meetings as determined by Director of School of Social Science and Global Studies
5. Participate in service opportunities that impact the university, profession, and/or local communities.
6.  Remain current in the discipline.Other duties as assigned.