Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research and School of Anthropology

The Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research (LTRR) and the School of Anthropology (SoA) at the University of Arizona invite applications for the Emil Haury Endowed Chair in Archaeological Dendrochronology. This is an open-rank search for a tenure-track/tenured faculty position, starting in August 2027. We seek a dendrochronologist to advance and support the field of archaeological dendrochronology via a split appointment in LTRR and SoA. We are looking for a scholar strongly committed to interdisciplinary engagement who will strengthen existing research emphases and/or advance new topics of research, building on key strengths in both departments. A strong commitment to teaching and mentoring students, evidenced by career trajectory and/or track record, is essential. Previous field and/or specialist laboratory experience would be an advantage. Applicants working with ancestral communities in the Americas are particularly encouraged, yet we also welcome strong applications from scholars engaged in any area of archaeological dendrochronology.

Applications should be submitted through talent by December 31, 2026.

The Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research is a hub of interdisciplinary research, teaching, and outreach at the University of Arizona. Established in 1937, LTRR formalized the scientific study of tree rings in America, pioneering the application of dendroarchaeology in the American Southwest. Using the information preserved in the annual rings of trees, LTRR researchers work to better understand and quantify the complex interactions among Earth's climate, ecosystems, and societies. Since 2024, the LTRR has expanded its analytical capacity in wood anatomy, stable isotope, and radiocarbon analysis. The laboratory is dedicated to developing and advancing novel approaches to address scientific questions of societal relevance while sharing these discoveries and their impacts with researchers, students, the public, resource managers, and policymakers.

The School of Anthropology is a vibrant and collaborative working and learning environment. It is one of the few institutions to fully support the integrated sub-discipline approach to anthropology, with research embracing Archaeology, Biological Anthropology, Linguistic Anthropology, and Sociocultural Anthropology (including Applied Anthropology). Through the School, the University of Arizona provides meaningful opportunities to learn about what is human, how we evolved, and what lies in our future. Emil W. Haury was a pioneering archaeologist and chronologist of the American Southwest. He served as Director of the SoA from 1937 to 1964, fostering strong ties with the LTRR, contributing directly to the development of the Geochronology Laboratories, the Arid Lands Program, and the University of Arizona Press. He built a program of national and international renown.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Establish and maintain an innovative and robust research program, including grant acquisition and scholarly publication, advancing archaeological dendrochronology at national and international levels.
• Teach 3 three-credit courses per year (2 in SoA and 1 in LTRR), including a combination of undergraduate and graduate classes.
• Serve on review panels and thesis and dissertation committees for graduate students.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Contribute to faculty governance and service at the departmental, college, university, and professional levels.
• Participate in outreach, student advising, recruitment, and other activities that enhance student engagement, support a welcoming academic community, and expand collaborations with community partners.

• Ph.D. or equivalent in Archaeology, Anthropology, Geography, or a closely related field by December 31, 2026.
• Demonstrated ability or trajectory to develop research projects and gain funding for Dendroarchaeological research.
• Publication history commensurate with career stage.
• Knowledge of current theory, research methodology, and practice in related fields.
• Demonstrated ability or trajectory to maintain a research program with an active field component and/or specialist laboratory-based analyses.
• Ability and commitment to develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in dendrochronology and anthropology.

• Prior teaching and mentoring experience at the university level.
  
• Interest in contributing to the university's General Education curriculum and/or to online platforms for instructional delivery.
  
• A track record of, or trajectory of public engagement, partnership-building, or outreach with a broad range of communities and/or institutions.
  
• Commitment to interdisciplinary engagement.
  
• Expertise and research plans to build on existing strengths in LTRR and/or SoA.

If any clarification or further information is required, please contact:

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV).
   
2. A 2-5 page cover letter that describes your research, teaching, and outreach experience, as well as your future scholarly plans. The cover letter should include a short statement about the use of generative AI, if any, in preparing the application.
   
3. Names and contact information for three professional references. Reference letters will be requested at a later date.