What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Asst. Teaching Prof. (Historical Archaeology) position at William & Mary?
Position Information
Position Number
F0A97W
Position Title
Visiting Asst. Teaching Prof. (Historical Archaeology)
Unit Mission Statement
The William & Mary Anthropology Department is a four-field department committed to inclusive and engaged anthropology. Working with local and global communities, the department emphasizes ethical public engagement to address issues such as sustainability, sovereignty, and critical heritage studies. All members of the department work closely with communities around the world on questions of materiality. The department’s collections include archaeological materials, field records, ethnographic objects, and ancestral remains and belongings. Through long-term relationship building, collaborative research, and the integration of community voices, the department has contributed to numerous impactful projects, publications, and educational initiatives, reflecting its commitment to ethically sound practices and community partnerships.
Position Summary
The Department of Anthropology at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, invites applications for a 1-year, non-tenure track instructional position that will begin August 10, 2025.
We seek an individual with expertise in historical archaeology whose teaching and research complement department strengths. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in race, colonialism, and/or modernity. The successful applicant will be expected to be an effective teacher and will have a [3-3] teaching load. Teaching responsibilities may include Introduction to Archaeology, Historical Archaeology, and courses related to the anthropology of race, colonialism, and modernity at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Required Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Anthropology is required when the appointment begins (August 10, 2025).
Preferred Qualifications
Previous teaching experience is preferred.
Conditions of Employment
This is a restricted position, subject to the continued availability of funding.
This position may require additional hours beyond the typical work week, including occasional overnight and weekend work as needed to meet the business needs of the operation.
This position may require additional hours beyond the typical work week, including occasional overnight and weekend work as needed to meet the business needs of the operation.
Department
3KH110 Anthropology Dept
Location
William & Mary
Job Open Date
02/19/2025
Review Begin Date
03/19/2025
Job Close Date
04/19/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Employment Category
Faculty
Special Application Instructions
Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.wm.edu. Submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, and a statement of teaching interests that describes your approach to teaching and mentoring and that may also incorporate a discussion of how your past scholarly work informs your approach. Candidates are encouraged to reflect on their past experiences or future plans to foster an inclusive and welcoming climate for learners/scholars in anthropology in any of the aforementioned required documents. You cannot submit a separate diversity statement.
You will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references. Letters will be requested only for candidates who reach the short-list and references will be contacted by the system with instructions for how to submit a letter of reference.
You will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references. Letters will be requested only for candidates who reach the short-list and references will be contacted by the system with instructions for how to submit a letter of reference.
For full consideration, submit application materials by the initial review date, March 19, 2025. Applications received after the initial review date will be considered if needed.
Background Check Statement
William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
EEO Statement
William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
Benefits Summary Statement
William & Mary offers our employees a full array of benefits including retirement, health insurance with options for expanded dental and vision along with group and optional life insurance with coverage for spouse and children, flexible spending accounts, and an EAP (Employee Assistance Program).
Our employees enjoy additional university benefits such as educational assistance, professional development, wellness benefits, and a robust holiday schedule. All employees have access to fitness facilities on campus. Staff members also have access to the university libraries, and much more. To learn more, go to: https://www.wm.edu/offices/uhr/benefits/index.php?type=none
Our employees enjoy additional university benefits such as educational assistance, professional development, wellness benefits, and a robust holiday schedule. All employees have access to fitness facilities on campus. Staff members also have access to the university libraries, and much more. To learn more, go to: https://www.wm.edu/offices/uhr/benefits/index.php?type=none
