Asst. Prof., Archaeology, Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies

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Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies

The Department of Anthropology in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies at York University invites highly qualified applicants for an Assistant Professor position in Archaeology. This is a tenure-track appointment to the Professorial Stream to commence July 1, 2026.

The Department of Anthropology https://www.yorku.ca/laps/anth/ in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies 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, the program will equip students with the skills and critical perspectives essential for contemporary archaeological practice. The successful candidate will join a collegial and research-active department recognized for its engaged and community-oriented scholarship, and will play a leading role in advancing the program’s development through the creation of new laboratory, field, and community-based learning opportunities, and through research and teaching that prepare students for both professional and academic pathways in archaeology.

Candidate Qualifications:
• Degree: A PhD in Archaeology/Anthropology by the start of the appointment is required.
• Scholarship:
o A coherent and well-articulated program of research and/or professional practice and specialization in archaeology and experience in cultural heritage management (CRM).
o A record or evident promise of generating innovative, substantive, rigorous, and as appropriate, externally funded research or research creation.
o A record or evident promise of making influential contributions and demonstrating excellence in the field (e.g. record of publications in key peer-reviewed archaeology journals, major presentations and awards)
o Candidates who research is in East North America, informed by decolonial perspectives and is grounded in innovative methods is preferred.
o Evidence of community engagement and production of public-facing research outputs is an asset.
o The successful candidate will have the opportunity to apply for CFI or infrastructure funding to support their research program, as relevant.
• Teaching:
o A record or evident promise of excellence in teaching and dedication to students (e.g. teaching accomplishments, pedagogical innovations, student and peer evaluations)
o Suitability for prompt appointment to the Faculty of Graduate Studies, given that the position will involve graduate teaching and supervision.
• Additional:
o The candidate will have in hand or be eligible to receive a Professional Archaeological License in Ontario.
o Demonstrated record of recent archaeological field experience is preferred.

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 Aqsa Ahmed, EDI Program Manager (aqsa517@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 at winland@yorku.ca.

Application Process:
• Due date for completed applications: November 30, 2025
• Required materials: 1) current CV; 2) cover letter and 3) 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: 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/.
• Follow the activities and accomplishments of York’s faculty, students and staff on YFile https://yfile.news.yorku.ca/.

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