The Department of Anthropology & Archaeology invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Digital Heritage. We seek a scholar whose research and teaching engage digital methods and ethics in heritage across archaeology and social and cultural anthropology. We welcome applicants who advance collaborative, community-engaged, and public-facing work (e.g., LiDAR/remote sensing; digital repatriation; community archives; digital storytelling, co-created exhibits; GLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives, Museums partnerships), and who address equity, data governance, and long-term stewardship in culturally responsive ways. Our department is advancing the University of Calgary’s strategic plan, Ahead of Tomorrow, by contributing to the “Digital Worlds” research area of focus, which seeks to understand data and human connection through transdisciplinary approaches.
Possible areas of focus
Areas of focus within this position may include archaeology and heritage approaches such as LiDAR and photogrammetry, remote sensing and GIS, 3D reconstruction and visualization, VR/AR/XR applications for heritage interpretation, digital field data capture and curation, heritage informatics, collections digitization, heritage risk and vulnerability modeling, and digital public archaeology.
Equally, we welcome expertise in social and cultural anthropology, including critical curatorial and museum-based approaches to digital technologies, community memory and digital technologies, digital ethnographies of heritage platforms and publics, community-integrated digital heritage initiatives, digital data governance and policy, ethical data lifecycles involving metadata, access, consent, and reuse, and the study of AI and online networks as they intersect with heritage.
Candidates whose work addresses Indigenous data sovereignty and aligns with frameworks such as OCAP®, CARE, and FAIR, as well as community-controlled access (e.g., Local Contexts), are especially encouraged to apply.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Anthropology or Archaeology, or a closely related discipline, a strong research record, and teaching experience.
- Record of community-based, collaborative projects (with, but not limited to Indigenous Nations, local communities, museums/archives/heritage agencies).
- Evidence of transdisciplinary collaboration and program building (including, but not limited to digital heritage labs, field schools, GLAM partnerships). Experience with ethical, policy, and sovereignty frameworks (OCAP®, CARE, FAIR); familiarity with Local Contexts TK/BC Labels.
Application Instructions
Interested individuals are encouraged to apply online via the `Apply Now’ link. Please be aware that the application process allows for only four attachments. Your four application attachments should be organized to contain the following:
- Cover letter and curriculum vitae, including the name and contact information of three referees
- Statement of research interests, accomplishments, and vision (maximum 2 pages)
- Statement of teaching philosophy (maximum of 2 pages)
- Statement on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (maximum 2 pages)
Description of Work Environment:
The Department of Anthropology and Archaeology, and Faculty of Arts are committed to supporting research and teaching, and we offer and support opportunities to improve your research and your teaching practice by collaborating with people in other disciplines. The Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning also offers professional development and additional resources for those who are developing new ways to teach. The University of Calgary adheres to the principles of the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) and strives to evaluate research impact responsibly and inclusively by explicitly considering discipline-appropriate methods for demonstrating the quality, significance, and societal impact of a broad range of research contributions. The Department of Anthropology and Archaeology is continuously improving our environment and culture to foster an inclusive environment where all department members can participate and collaborate to their full potential.
The University of Calgary’s comprehensive benefits and pension program is designed to promote a productive level of health and well-being to staff members through coverage for health, dental, life insurance, income protection for disability, and retirement income planning. To learn about our comprehensive benefits package, please visit http://www.ucalgary.ca/hr/academic_benefits_pension
Position Start Date: July 1, 2026
Application Deadline: February 6, 2025