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Department:
Anthropology
Location:
Belknap Campus
Time Type:
Full time
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Req ID:
R109191
Position Description:
The Department of Anthropology at the University of Louisville invites applications for a tenure-track open rank Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in Archaeology to serve as Director of the Center for Archaeology and Cultural Heritage. The appointment will begin August 1, 2027.
The Center for Archaeology and Cultural Heritage houses the archaeological collections and laboratories for archaeological analyses. The new Director will have a strong record of fostering community-engagement through archaeology and a desire to develop future archaeologists. We seek an archaeologist with administrative experience in collections, laboratory, and database management, Native American tribal consultation, organizing exhibitions, public outreach, education, and internship programs, building partnerships with community organizations, a successful record of grants and contracts, and a commitment to transdisciplinary projects and research. The Center presents an opportunity for someone to help grow a long-lasting institution to promote archaeology through research, education, outreach, and advocacy.
This position will have a 50% administrative and 50% academic composition. Candidates should have a research agenda that complements department strengths, be prepared to teach courses in archaeology, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and participate in departmental activities. Given the significant administrative component, the course load will be commensurate with workload allocation. Candidates must have completed the Ph.D. by the time of appointment. The hire is contingent on the availability of funding.
Applicants must apply on-line at www.louisville.edu/jobs and attach the following documents:

• cover letter with a statement outlining a vision for an archaeology lab and research center
• research, and teaching philosophy
• current vitae
• names and email addresses of at least three referees.

Review of applications will begin November 15, 2026. For more information about the Anthropology program at UofL, visit https://louisville.edu/anthropology.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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Assistance and Accommodations
Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292.
If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.