The Department of Anthropology (currently Anthropology and Sociology)
seeks an archaeologist to begin Fall 2006 for a tenure-track assistant
or associate professor position with expertise in culture contact and
change, globalization, anthropological theory and methods, and the
creative use of electronic technologies to store, access and disseminate
information. We are seeking a colleague to teach courses in these areas
in addition to a four-field introduction to anthropology, and at least
one subfield course. We envision the successful applicant will play a
pivotal role in the further development of curriculum, facilities, and
research opportunities for students. We seek a colleague who can
contribute to the Maryland Heritage Project, a collaborative initiative
with Historic St. Mary's City, which will focus on the comparative study
of the Atlantic World-Africa, Europe, and the Americas on the periphery
of the Atlantic from the 16th through 19th centuries. Candidates must
have a Ph.D. and a strong interest in the analysis of material culture
and historical documents to provide insight into the Atlantic World as a
site of cross-cultural interaction and foundation for contemporary
globalization and the modern world.

St. Mary's College of Maryland at Historic St. Mary's City, a public
Carnegie Baccalaureate Liberal Arts institution, located 70 miles
southeast of Washington, D.C., is Maryland's designated honors college
(www.smcm.edu). With highly selective admissions policies, academically
talented students, and rigorous curriculum, we offer small college
experiences similar to those found at exceptional private colleges. The
College has a strategic partnership with Historic St. Mary's City, a
museum of history and archaeology on the site of Maryland's first
capital, and one of the most significant colonial archaeological sites
in North America. St. Mary's faculty benefit from a comprehensive
program of support for scholarship, research, travel, curriculum
development, and sabbaticals for pre-tenure and tenured faculty. The
quality of life is enhanced by the recreational opportunities of the
Chesapeake region and proximity to Washington, D.C. and Baltimore.
To apply, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, evidence of
teaching effectiveness, and three letters of recommendation to Louis
Hicks, Chair, Department of Anthropology and Sociology, St. Mary's
College of Maryland, Kent Hall, 18952 E. Fisher Road, St. Mary's City,
Maryland, 20686-3001. Review of applications will begin November 15 and
continue until the position is filled. The Department will be
interviewing at AAA in December. SMCM is an affirmative action/equal
opportunity employer.