James M. Bayman

James M. Bayman is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Hawai'i. His career integrates archaeological research, teaching, and community engagement across the Pacific Islands, focusing on Hawaiʻi, the Marianas, and American Samoa.

• PhD (Arizona State University, 1994), MA (Northern Arizona University, 1988), BA (Miami University, 1979)

Research explores the intersections of indigenous and colonial cultures, emphasizing how archaeology reveals practices obscured in written or oral histories. His work compares Spanish and Euro-American colonial impacts through material evidence and traditional knowledge.

Collaborates with institutions like the Guam Preservation Trust, National Park Service of American Samoa, and Kamehameha Schools to build local capacity for heritage preservation. Graduate students actively participate in these community-driven projects.