College Fellow in the Archaeology of the Pleistocene and/or Early Holocene

The Department of Anthropology seeks applications for a College Fellow in the Archaeology of Pleistocene and/or Early Holocene. The appointment is expected to begin on 07/01/2022. The College Fellow will have teaching responsibilities, with 25 percent of the appointment reserved for the Fellow’s own research. Duties will include teaching introductory and advanced undergraduate courses, as well as advising and evaluating senior theses.

The appointment is for one year, with the possibility of renewal for a second year, contingent on performance, position availability, curricular need, and divisional dean authorization.

Detailed requirements, position information, and a link to the online application are available at https://facultyresources.fas.harvard.edu/college-fellows-program.

Basic Qualifications: Doctorate or terminal degree in Anthropology or related discipline required by the expected start date and must have been received no earlier than 2018.

Additional Qualifications: Demonstrated strong commitment to teaching is desirable.

Special Instructions: Please submit the following materials through the ARIeS portal (https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/10974). The committee will begin reviewing applications on April 20, 2022.

  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research statement
  • Teaching statement describing your teaching philosophy, goals, methods, and prior experience.
  • Teaching materials, including representative course syllabi and evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g. teaching awards and evaluations).
  • Names and contact information of three referees, who will be asked by a system-generated email to upload a letter of recommendation once you have submitted your application. Three letters are required, and the application is considered complete only when at least three letters have been received.
  • Applicable only for those candidates who have not yet received the Ph.D.: A letter from your advisor confirming that you will receive your Ph.D. by the expected start date.

Harvard University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, military service, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or other protected status.