Assistant Professor in Indigenous Cultural Heritage Conservation

2 weeks ago


Los Angeles, California, United States UCLA Anderson School of Management Full time

Position Overview

The UCLA/Getty Interdepartmental Degree Program (IDP) in the Conservation of Cultural Heritage invites applications for a tenure-track faculty role, which will be divided equally between the UCLA/Getty Conservation IDP and a designated department within the Social Sciences Division. The chosen candidate will contribute to the UCLA Native American and Pacific Islander Bruins Rising Initiative.

  • Responsibilities: Involvement in teaching at both graduate and undergraduate levels, conducting research, providing service, and overseeing student research projects.

The salary range for this position is $74,600 - $97,200, with the possibility of off-scale salaries based on competitive criteria.

Applicants are required to possess a Ph.D. and demonstrate expertise in Native American / Indigenous cultural heritage. Preference will be given to candidates with experience collaborating with collections and Native American / Indigenous communities in areas such as Traditional Ecological Knowledge, Visual Anthropology, Museum Studies, or Tribal Law.

The ideal candidate will showcase a robust history of engagement with Native American or Pacific Islander communities, embodying the core values of collaboration, sustainability, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The UCLA/Getty Conservation IDP, situated at UCLA's Cotsen Institute of Archaeology, stands as the sole program in the Western United States focused on cultural heritage conservation. The program provides MA and Ph.D. degrees, along with research opportunities and partnerships with institutions such as the Fowler Museum.

Application Process

Interested candidates must submit their application materials through UC Recruit, which should include a Statement of Interest, Research and Teaching statements, an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Statement, Curriculum Vitae, publications, and three references.

Essential Qualifications

Basic Requirements: Candidates must hold a Ph.D. and possess expertise in Native American / Indigenous cultural heritage.

Application Materials:

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Letter of Interest
  • Statement of Research
  • Statement of Teaching
  • Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
  • Three Publications
  • Authorization to Release Information

Reference Requirements:

3-5 references (contact information only)

About UCLA

The UCLA community is dedicated to academic excellence and diversity. The University of California is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a safe and inclusive environment for all individuals.



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