CURATOR OF ARCHAEOLOGY
AND
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ANTHROPOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
The Natural History Museum of Utah (NHMU) and the Department of Anthropology at the
University of Utah invite applications for a tenure-track joint position as Curator of Archaeology
and Assistant Professor of Anthropology beginning July 1, 2019. The majority of this split
appointment is funded by the Museum, but retention, promotion, and tenure decisions will be
made according to the Department criteria.
The successful candidate will maintain a strong field- and collections-based research program
involving students. Duties also include overseeing the curation and continued development of the
Anthropology collections, teaching one formal course per year in the Department of
Anthropology, participating in Museum public programs and exhibit development, supervising
graduate students in the Department, as well as participating in Department governance.
Candidates must have a strong record of research and publication in the prehistory of western
North America, with preference for work in the Great Basin, Colorado Plateau, or prehistoric
Southwest. Potential to develop field- and collections-based research projects in Utah is
essential. Research focus and methodological expertise is open, but preference will be given to
applicants cognizant of the research potential of the collections, whose work will support
graduate student training and generate significant extramural support, and who complement the
strong evolutionary and ecological perspective of current Anthropology faculty and NHMU
curators. In addition, potential to contribute to the NHMU Sustaining Biodiversity initiative
(https://nhmu.utah.edu/sustaining-biodiversity) is favorable.
NHMU and the Department of Anthropology have recently moved to new, state-of-the-art
facilities equipped with laboratories, collection storage rooms, lecture halls, and student work
space. For NHMU this move allowed for the inspection, reorganization, and completion of the
database for remarkable collections, ranging from some of the earliest artifacts in the Great Basin
(Danger Cave) to modern Navajo baskets. Numbering nearly one million objects, the
Anthropology collections relate primarily to the Great Basin and Colorado Plateau. NHMU has
research strengths in biodiversity science, including curators with expertise in vertebrate
zoology, botany, mycology, genomics, paleoecology, paleontology, and archaeology
(paleoethnobotany and zooarchaeology).
Review of applications will begin January 7, 2019, and continue until filled. To apply, submit an
application on-line (https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/85384) that includes a CV, three
sample publications, contact information for exactly three references, and a letter of interest that
addresses: (1) research, (2) teaching, (3) collections, (4) programmatic interests, i.e. how your
research may impact and contribute to exhibits and public programs at the museum, and (5) how
your work and experience can contribute to the success of underrepresented students. Candidates
must have a completed Ph.D. by time of appointment. Questions may be directed to the
Museum’s Executive Director, Sarah George ([log in to unmask]) and/or the Chair of
Anthropology, Leslie Knapp ([log in to unmask]).
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not
discriminate based upon race, national origin, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender
identity/expression, status as a person with a disability, genetic information, or Protected Veteran
status. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women,
qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’
preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy
and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be
provided to individuals with disabilities. To inquire about the University’s nondiscrimination or
affirmative action policies or to request disability accommodation, please contact: Director,
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, 201 S. Presidents Circle, Rm 135, (801)
581-8365.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students
from diverse backgrounds, and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher
education for historically underrepresented students.

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