<p>Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job</p> <p>Please see Special Instructions for more details.</p> <p>Interested candidates should submit a cover letter (maximum two pages) addressing their teaching, mentoring, and research experiences, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three references. Additional materials may be requested from candidates who are short-listed. Reference letters are not required at the time of application.</p> <p>For full consideration, please submit your materials by March 30, 2026. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Successful candidates will be invited for on-campus interviews and a teaching demonstration. Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check.</p> <p>Questions should be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Lisbeth Louderback, lisbeth.louderback@anthro.utah.edu.</p> <p>Posting Details</p> <p>The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.</p> <p>Position Information</p> <p>Proposed Faculty Rank Assistant Professor (Lecturer) Department 00132 - Anthropology Department City Salt Lake City, UT Track Non Tenure Track New Position to Begin July 1, 2026 Details</p> <p>The Anthropology Department at University of Utah (U of U) invites applications for a full-time, career-line Assistant Professor (Lecturer) in Archaeology who will also serve as Director of the University of Utah Archaeological Center (UUAC). This is a permanent, non-tenure-eligible, 9-month appointment with full University benefits, including retirement and health insurance. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2026, and candidates must hold a PhD by that time.</p> <p>We seek an individual with a demonstrated record of teaching and mentoring excellence who can offer introductory archaeology courses as well as upper division regional and/or topical courses. The ideal candidate will also have fieldwork experience in western North America and experience working with cultural resource management (CRM) firms and/or federal or state agencies.</p> <p>As Director of the UUAC, the successful candidate will:</p> <ul> <li>Mentor and supervise students (both undergraduate and graduate); </li><li>Lead weekly UUAC meetings; </li><li>Oversee UUAC facilities, resources, and operations; and </li><li>Manage the Center's approximately $20,000 annual budget, which supports student employment and research initiatives. </li></ul> <p>Because this position includes significant responsibilities beyond classroom instruction, the teaching load is reduced from the standard career-line requirement to four courses per academic year (two per semester).</p> <p>The successful candidate will be an active member of the Department of Anthropology and will be expected to participate in faculty meetings, serve on student committees, and contribute to the broader intellectual and service life of the department.</p> <p>The Department of Anthropology at U of U</p> <p>Anthropology at the U of U is the comparative, evolutionary and historical study of human and non-human primates. Our internationally respected faculty takes a theoretically-driven, empirically-informed approach to the discipline. Our core mission is to discover and communicate new knowledge through basic and strategic research, the foundation from which we educate and train scientifically literate and intellectually engaged citizens and equip them with relevant skills for the modern world.</p> <p>UUAC Description</p> <p>The University of Utah Archaeological Center (UUAC) is a research and teaching arm of the Department of Anthropology. The Center's mission is to train the next generation of anthropological archaeologists, facilitate collaborative archaeological research and promote the understanding of archaeology and prehistory in the wider community.</p> <p>EEO/Non-Discrimination Information</p> <p>The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.</p> <p>Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. 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Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.</p> <p>This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.</p> <p>https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/</p> <p>This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.</p> <p>Special Instructions for Candidates</p> <p>Interested candidates should submit a cover letter (maximum two pages) addressing their teaching, mentoring, and research experiences, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three references. Additional materials may be requested from candidates who are short-listed. Reference letters are not required at the time of application.</p> <p>For full consideration, please submit your materials by March 30, 2026. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Successful candidates will be invited for on-campus interviews and a teaching demonstration. Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check.</p> <p>Questions should be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Lisbeth Louderback, lisbeth.louderback@anthro.utah.edu.</p> <p>Open Date 02/27/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Requisition Number PRN01480CF Type Faculty</p> <p>Posting Specific Questions</p> <p>Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).</p> <p>Applicant Documents</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <ul> <li>Cover Letter </li><li>Curriculum Vitae </li><li>List of References </li></ul> <p>Optional Documents</p>