Assistant Professor of Anthropology

The Department of Anthropology & Archaeology at Washington College invites applications for a tenure-track position that focuses on archaeology and GIS at the rank of assistant professor starting in Fall 2025. The geographic area(s) of specialization within archaeology should expand our department's existing foci beyond the east coast of North America and diversify our course offerings. Washington College has a tradition of excellent undergraduate teaching and our department seeks a colleague who teaches in creative, experiential, and interdisciplinary ways. The ideal candidate will prioritize ethics and an anticolonial approach to the discipline.

A Ph.D. in Anthropology is required and must be completed by the start of August 2025. Robust GIS experience is also required. Successful candidates will be deeply committed to undergraduate education and maintaining an active scholarly agenda. The teaching load is three courses per semester (spring and fall) and all classes are conducted in-person. Teaching responsibilities will include Introduction to Environmental Archaeology, Methods, Human Evolution, GIS-intensive courses, and a combination of courses on the candidate's preferred topics and courses that support our department's curricular needs. Colleagues are also expected to contribute to Washington College's First Year Seminar (FYS) program. While not required, there are options to teach summer courses and coordinate summer experiential opportunities.

In addition to teaching responsibilities, faculty advise both general education students and anthropology majors and are expected to supervise senior capstone projects. The college provides opportunities to engage in research with students and this is strongly encouraged.

The Department of Anthropology and Archaeology strives to create an inclusive educational community; promotes an environment that honors diverse human experiences; and approaches our educational mission in the spirit of social justice and community engagement. We support Washington College's ongoing efforts toward inclusive excellence, and we seek faculty members who bring these values to their teaching and mentoring work. You can learn more about our department here.

About Washington College

Founded in 1782, Washington College is a selective liberal arts institution located in Chestertown, Maryland, on a major tributary of the Chesapeake Bay. Washington College's mission is to challenge and inspire emerging citizen leaders to discover lives of purpose and passion. Preparing our students to be citizen leaders in the twenty-first century requires fostering their intellectual and social development so they are equipped to engage with people from a variety of backgrounds and with ideas and viewpoints that differ from their own.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit the following materials through the college's Human Resources portal: (1) a cover letter, (2) a CV, (3) a teaching philosophy statement that describes the ways you promote diversity, equity, and inclusion through your teaching, mentoring, and/or outreach, and (4) contact information for 2-3 references. Please email Emily Steinmetz (esteinmetz2@washcoll.edu) if you have questions. Review of materials will begin on November 1, 2024.

Employment is contingent upon completing a successful background check, establishing identity, and verifying employment eligibility as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Washington College provides reasonable accommodations. If you require any accommodations to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact hr@washcoll.edu.

EEO Statement & Title IX

Washington College values diversity within our students, faculty, and staff and strives to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people. Washington College does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. We encourage members of historically underrepresented groups, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and others who can help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community to apply for this position. For information on Washington College's Title IX compliance, please visit https://www.washcoll.edu/title-ix/