Sessional Assistant Professor in Archaeology

Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies

The Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies, at York University invites highly qualified applicants for a Sessional Assistant Professor position in Archaeology. This is a Contractually Limited Appointment (CLA) to the professorial stream for a one-year term to commence July 1, 2025.

The Department of Anthropology https://www.yorku.ca/laps/anth/ is developing a new Archaeology Program focused on preparing students for careers in cultural heritage management (CHM) archaeology. Centered on experiential learning and a curriculum that emphasizes sustainability, ethics, and collaboration with Indigenous and descendant communities, our program will equip students with the skills and critical perspectives essential for modern archaeological practice.

We seek candidates who have a demonstrated record of recent archaeological field experience, preferably in research or cultural heritage management archaeology carried out in close collaboration with Indigenous and/or descendant communities. Preference will be given to candidates whose research focus is on the archaeology of pre- or post-colonial eastern North America, with an emphasis on community-engagement and decolonization of archaeology. The successful candidate will teach a broad range of archaeology courses across undergraduate year levels.

Candidate Qualifications:
Degree: PhD in Archaeology/Anthropology is required.

Scholarship:
• A coherent and well-articulated program of research in archaeology.
• A record or evident promise of generating innovative, substantive, rigorous, and as appropriate, externally funded research and/or research creation.
• A record or evident promise of making influential contributions and demonstrating excellence in the field (e.g., record of publications in peer-reviewed archaeological journals)
Teaching:
• A record or evident promise of excellence in teaching and dedication to students (e.g., teaching dossier). Preference will be given to candidates with experience in experiential education and community engaged learning.
Additional:
• Demonstrated record of recent archeological field experience is preferred.
• The candidate will have in hand or be eligible to receive a Professional Archaeological License in Ontario.

Hiring Policies:
• Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.
• York is an Affirmative Action (AA) employer and strongly values diversity, including gender and sexual diversity, in its community. Details of the AA Program, which applies to women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+, can be found here https://www.yorku.ca/vpepc/faculty-affairs/affirmative-action/ or by contacting Christal Chapman, EDI Program Manager (chapman7@yorku.ca).
• York welcomes and employs scholars from all over the world. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
• York has a policy on Accommodation in Employment for Persons with Disabilities http://secretariat-policies.info.yorku.ca/policies/accommodation-in-employment-for-persons-with-disabilities/ and is committed to working towards a barrier-free workplace and expanding the accessibility of the workplace to persons with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation are invited to contact Daphne Winland, Associate Professor and Chair of the Hiring Committee, winland@yorku.ca.

Application Process:
• Due date for completed applications: October 20, 2024
• Required materials: 1) cover letter, 2) current CV; 3) teaching dossier; 4) contact information for 3 referees.
• Provide required information regarding your Canadian work status and optional self-identification for Affirmative Action purposes as part of the online application.
• Direct questions about the position to Daphne Winland, Associate Professor and Chair of the Hiring Committee, winland@yorku.ca.
• Submit materials: at https://apply.laps.yorku.ca

Learn More About York:
• York University generates and shares knowledge through our research, teaching and engagement with communities around the world. The 2023-2028 Strategic Research Plan https://www.yorku.ca/research/strategic-research-plan-2023-2028/ showcases the depth, breadth and ambition of research at York.
• York’s commitments to social justice are laid out in our Decolonizing, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy https://www.yorku.ca/dedi-strategy/, the Framework & Action Plan on Black Inclusion https://www.yorku.ca/abr/ and the Indigenous Framework for York University https://indigenous.yorku.ca/framework/.
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