San José State University San José, California 
Assistant Professor, Anthropology (Historical Archaeology preferred)

Qualifications: 

- General archaeologist, able to link archaeology to broader 
interpretations of the human experience, past and present. 

- Geographic and topical areas open, preferably in areas that complement 
the offerings in cultural anthropology. Historic archaeology, including 
mission studies preferred. 

- Ability to develop practice-oriented programs in such areas as museum 
studies, interpretation of material culture, or cultural resource 
management, including locally based projects that can involve students. 
Other appropriate specialties considered. 

- Competence in curational standards and ability to curate and manage 
archaeological collections in compliance with the Native American Grave 
Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) guidelines. 

- Demonstrated appropriate technical competence such as in geographic 
information systems, computer assisted spatial technologies, or database 
management. 

- Ph.D. in Anthropology or a closely related field (Ph.D. completed before 
position begins) 

- Evidence of teaching excellence and demonstrated research potential. 
Must be able to teach and coordinate general education courses and upper-
division anthropology courses. Substantial related teaching experience 
required to a diverse student population. 

- Applicants should have awareness of and sensitivity to the educational 
goals of a multicultural population as might have been gained in cross-
cultural study, training, teaching and other comparable experience. 

Responsibilities: 

·Teach and develop undergraduate courses in the appropriate topical and 
area specialties, including general education courses. Must be able to 
develop a local research/practice project that complements pedagogy. 

·Advise undergraduate students in anthropology and behavioral science. 

·Maintain an active research program of interest to undergraduates and 
selected graduate students. 

·Curate and manage archaeological collections in compliance with NAGPRA 
guidelines 

·Normal participation on departmental, college and university committees. 
Candidate must address the needs of a student population of great 
diversity – in age, cultural background, ethnicity, primary language and 
academic preparation – through course materials, teaching strategies and 
advisement. 

Salary Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

Starting Date: August 21, 2006 

Application Procedures: For full consideration send a letter of 
application, vita, statement of teaching interests/philosophy and research 
plans, and contact information for at least three references by December 
1, 2005 to: Chuck Darrah, Chair Search Committee, Please include Job 
Requisition Department of Anthropology Number (JRN #012067) on all 
correspondence. San José State University One Washington Square San José, 
CA 95192-0113, USA