Overview
Francis Marion University and the Department of History invite applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in archaeology or historical archaeology. Candidates are expected to have expertise in the history and archaeology of the U.S. Colonial and Revolutionary period. Applicants whose subfields complement the Department’s existing offerings, who have some experience teaching college history courses, and who have a Ph.D. in hand at the time of appointment are preferred. ABD will receive consideration. Demonstrated success in teaching is a plus.
This position will include significant responsibilities in field research and community service in archaeology. The successful candidate will teach introductory courses in archaeology and upper-level courses in History that complement the Department of History’s offerings. In addition to teaching, the successful candidate will engage in archaeological field studies, with a research focus on the wealth of sites in eastern South Carolina associated with the Revolutionary War career of the University’s namesake, General Francis Marion. The successful candidate may also develop new areas of research and publication, with a preferred focus on South Carolina. Duties will include the supervision of undergraduate internships in archaeology. The successful candidate will play an active role in student advising, recruitment activities, faculty governance, and engagement with the larger community.
This position is a standard nine-month, tenure-track academic contract (August-May) with the opportunity to teach additional courses during the summer. Internal funding for travel, research, and summer research stipends are available on a competitive basis.
Francis Marion University is a state-supported, regional university located in Florence, South Carolina. FMU has been named a “Great College to Work For” since 2013, by the Chronicle of Higher Education-sponsored survey of higher education institutions. In addition, FMU has been recognized for its excellence in education by several national ranking agencies, including the US News and World Report survey, which has named FMU as one of its top regional universities in the south for more than a decade.
Candidates will find Florence, South Carolina to be an excellent place to live. Florence enjoys award winning schools, affordable cost of living, excellent healthcare, and robust recreational programs including sports, community events, and festivals. Florence is a growing city with a vibrant arts culture. Within a few-hours’ drive are several metropolitan areas, including Columbia, South Carolina; Charleston, South Carolina; Charlotte, North Carolina; Savannah, Georgia, and less than hour drive; the northeastern South Carolina beaches. Florence’s thriving downtown was recently awarded the prestigious Great American Main Street Award, which recognizes communities for their excellence in comprehensive preservation-based commercial district revitalization.
Position to begin: August 16, 2024
Application Materials Needed:
1. Letter of Interest (Referencing Position Number 24-38), outlining teaching and research interests.
2. Curriculum vitae, to include a listing of courses taken in graduate program.
3. Copies of all college transcripts (official transcripts will be required only of the successful candidate).
4. Three letters of reference; and
5. FMU Faculty Application.
Send complete application packet to: Dr. Charlene Wages, Vice President for Administration and Planning, Francis Marion University, P.O. Box 100547, Florence, SC 29502-0547. May also be submitted via fax at 843-661-1202
As Francis Marion University has continued to be recognized for its diverse student body, it especially welcomes applicants who can affirm and enhance its mission.
Applicants honorably discharged from a branch of the United States Armed Forces, who meet the minimum training and experience requirements, are given employment preference by all State agencies and higher education institutions in South Carolina.