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Term Faculty in Anthropology (52037)

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Job Title: Term Faculty in Anthropology

Institution: New Mexico Highlands University

Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico

Application Deadline: Open

Start Date: August 2026

Position Summary

New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) invites applications for a term faculty member to join the Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice. As a department, we are committed to collaborative engagement with local Native American Tribes to implement the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). To that end, we seek to hire a bioarcheologist as a term faculty member to manage the Anthropology lab and inventory and assess the state of the NAGPRA collection. Experience teaching undergraduate courses and working with rural college students, particularly among Native American students, or at a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) like NMHU, will be favorably viewed.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • NAGPRA Efforts: Oversee and coordinate all activities related to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) within the New Mexico Highlands University Anthropology Lab.
  • Inventory and Analyze Human Remains: Conduct inventory and perform detailed analysis of human remains housed in the collections.
  • Inventory Objects Associated with Funerary Contexts: Catalog and examine objects that are associated with funerary contexts within the collections.
  • Determine Cultural Affiliation: Research and identify the cultural affiliation of human remains and associated objects to ensure accurate classification.
  • Consult with Native American Tribes: Engage in meaningful consultations with the appropriate Native American Tribes to discuss findings and steps toward repatriation.
  • Submit Inventory to National Park Service: Prepare and submit detailed inventory reports to the National Park Service as required by NAGPRA regulations.
  • Work with Local Tribes for Repatriation: Collaborate with Native American Tribes to facilitate the repatriation of human remains and associated objects.
  • Pursue Independent Research: Develop and conduct independent research projects that align with the faculty member’s academic interests and expertise.
  • Supervise Undergraduate Interns: Mentor and oversee undergraduate interns volunteering in the lab, providing guidance and support in their academic and professional development.
  • Teach Relevant Courses: Teach two courses each semester that are relevant to the

candidate’s expertise and contribute to the department’s teaching mission. These courses will likely include general (Physical Anthropology and Cultural Anthropology) and specialized topics (Forensic Anthropology/Bioarcheology).

  • Dedicate 50% of work hours to administrative management of the Archaeology Lab, including overseeing lab activities, supervising student volunteers, and ensuring proper care and use of collections and equipment.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
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