Assistant Professor-Anthropology in Albuquerque, New Mexico at University of New Mexico
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Job Description
Employment Type Faculty
Faculty Type Tenure/Tenure-Track
Hiring Department Anthropology Department (045A)
Academic Location College of Arts & Sciences
Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM
Benefits Eligible The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.
Position Summary
The UNM Department of Anthropology invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor of Archaeology to begin in August 2027. We seek to hire an integrative archaeologist with a focus in the analysis of stable isotopes to address anthropological questions, including but not limited to the reconstruction past human habitats, diets, modifications of the environment, or responses to climate change. Research foci should complement, and not duplicate, existing specializations in our program. UNM Archaeology has long been a leader in theoretically informed, question-driven, and methodologically sophisticated anthropological archaeological research addressing long-term perspectives on the human experience across the globe. The successful candidate will add to Archaeologys record of innovative, collaborative, and ground-breaking research on cultural dynamics and past human-environment interactions.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to become a core faculty member in the UNM Center for Stable Isotopes (CSI), an interdisciplinary research and analytical facility supporting stable isotope research across Anthropology, Biology, Earth and Planetary Sciences, Chemistry, and the Biomedical Sciences. The candidate will collaborate with faculty and students across these disciplines and help train early career scientists in stable isotope methods. The position offers opportunities to expand CSIs state-of-the-art analytical capacity through the development of new methods and capabilities. We seek a scientist who thrives in the laboratory and is committed to instrument development, calibration, quality control, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. The successful candidate will also have opportunities to contribute to our two-week summer training course, IsoCamp (isocamp.org), and to pursue a leadership role within CSI.
CSI is a student-centered facility that provides broad access to instrumentation as well as hands-on training opportunities. The existing user community at CSI provides a strong foundation for building an internationally visible research program and offers experiential training opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students, which will enhance the successful candidates potential for developing collaborations across UNM and beyond.
Learn more about our program: https://anthropology.unm.edu/research/areas/index.html
Learn more about the Center for Stable Isotopes: csi.unm.edu
Complete applications must include
- Letter of intent explaining the applicants minimum and preferred qualifications for the position
- A research statement, including a five-year research plan (max 3 pages)
- A statement on teaching philosophy, interests, and experience (max 3 pages)
- Curriculum vitae
- Full contact information for three references
To apply, please access the University of New Mexicos online application system at https://www.unmedu/jobs and apply for posting requisition #38046. Only applications submitted through this website can be considered. Applicants should pay extra attention to the Special Instructions to Applicants, which detail all of the required elements that must accompany the application. Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.
For best consideration, all required application materials must be received by November 8, 2026. We will only consider complete applications. The position will remain open until filled. Inquiries about the position should be directed to the search committee chair (Hannah Mattson, hmattson@unm.edu). Inquiries about the online application process can be directed to the Search coordinator, Jennifer George (jgeorge2@unm.edu). The University of New Mexico is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
UNM is the premier research university in New Mexico, is a Carnegie Highest Research Activity Institution. Our campus is located in the heart of Albuquerque, which has cultural, outdoor and recreational opportunities for everyone. Learn more about our city, our welcoming campus, and research opportunities at http://advance.unm.edu/why-abq/ and https://advance.unm.edu/why-unm/. For more information regarding the College of Arts and Science's ambitious hiring plan, including a list of departments that are hiring faculty members with shared interests, please see this page
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:
- PhD in Anthropology or Archaeology, conferred at time of application
- An active laboratory research program
- Expertise in stable isotope analysis
- Ability to teach introductory level classes in archaeology
Preferred Qualifications:
- Evidence of research quality, productivity, and impact as demonstrated by a record of publications and other recognition appropriate to career stage
- Evidence of the potential to develop a vigorous externally funded research program
- Potential to collaborate in integrative interdisciplinary research that complements, but does not duplicate, existing strengths in the department and at UNM
- Demonstrated teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels
- Ability to teach courses in the archaeology of a geographic region, a major theoretical topic, or area of expertise
- Demonstrated experience mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students
- Ability to develop new courses that would take advantage of CSIs analytical capabilities and an interest in advancing the scientific and educational mission of CSI through contributions to its analytical capabilities, hands-on training activities, and collaborative shared-use laboratory environment.
- A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the universitys mission to serve local and global communities
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Complete applications must include Letter of intent explaining the applicants minimum and preferred qualifications for the position A research statement, including a five-year research plan (max 3 pages) A statement on teaching philosophy, interests, and experience (max 3 pages) Curriculum vitae Full contact information for three referencesApplicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.
For Best Consideration For best consideration, please apply by 11/8/2026. This position will remain open until filled.The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.