Postbaccalaureate Fellow in Archaeology

The Department of Anthropology at Dartmouth College invites applications for a Postbaccalaureate Fellow (PBF), at the rank of postgraduate research associate, in the broad area of archaeological sciences. Faculty supervisors this position will be Professors Madeleine McLeester and Jiajing Wang.

PBFs work with department faculty supporting and conducting scholarly research and teaching in anticipation of advancing their skills and experience to prepare for the next stage of their careers. PBFs are expected to contribute to all stages of research – including research design, fieldwork, analyzing data, and writing reports. PBFs also contribute in the classroom or lab sections of courses, helping undergraduate students with labs, review sessions, paper editing and grading certain assignments.

The fellow’s responsibilities include:

• Serve as a teaching assistant for lab-intensive archaeology courses as directed;
• Work as a research assistant for archaeological field and lab-based projects as directed.

This position is full-time, non-remote, in-residence at Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH, with start date as early as July 1, 2026. Appointments are typically for a 1-year period. Appointments are typically for a 1-year period, with a salary of $55,000, plus health benefits.

PBFs who are working in residence in Hanover, NH are eligible for Graduate Special Student status and the ability to take certain Dartmouth courses with the tuition paid by Dartmouth as a working condition fringe benefit. The benefit covers a maximum of 1 course per academic year the PBF is employed and in residence at the College.

Dartmouth is committed to academic excellence and encourages the open exchange of ideas within a culture of mutual respect. Dartmouth welcomes people with different backgrounds, life experiences, and perspectives and believes that diversity in all its forms enhances academic excellence. Applicants should address in their Application letter how their research, teaching, service, and/or life experiences prepare them to serve Dartmouth’s commitment to academic excellence in an environment that is welcoming to all.

• Bachelor’s degree in anthropology or a related field with a focus in archaeology, completed by the start of the appointment
• Completed coursework in archaeological method and theory, as well as an archaeological field school or equivalent experience
• Excellent communication and writing skills, organization, and attention to detail
• Willingness to work as part of a team, including on field and lab-based research projects
• Desirable qualifications include some experience in archaeobotany, GIS/remote sensing, microscopy, or archaeological materials analyses, as well as regional interests that align with faculty research areas

This position is eligible for J-1 visa sponsorship for eligible candidates. Employment is contingent on authorization to work in the United States.

Please submit the following electronically via Interfolio:

1. Application letter that addresses:

• relevant research-related experience,
• any teaching or mentoring experience,
• preparation to advance Dartmouth’s commitment to academic excellence in an environment that is welcoming to all,
• educational and career goals and how the position would advance them.

• Name
• Email and phone/text contact
• Current position, or academic affiliation
• Date of (expected) undergraduate degree
• Academic concentration(s)
• List all academic classes (and final grades) you have completed that focus primarily on archaeology and related fields
• Include experience with GIS/remote sensing, microscopy, statistics, programming or other relevant technical skills

Review begins on March 1, 2026 and continues until the position is filled. Recommendation letters will be requested only for finalists. For questions about the position, please contact Professor Madeleine McLeester (madeleine.mcleester@dartmouth.edu).