Job Description
Position Title:
Instructor of AnthropologyCompensation:
3000.00 per classDepartment:
Department of Anthropology and Sociology - TempStart Date:
01/11/2027About this opportunity:
The Department of Anthropology and Sociology invites applications for its temporary, part-time Instructor of Anthropology pool. Applicants selected for the pool may be offered assignments to teach one or two undergraduate courses per semester, depending on departmental instructional needs and course availability. These are temporary appointments and are not permanent or tenure-track positions. There is no guarantee of a teaching assignment in any semester, and opportunities for future assignments are dependent on departmental needs.Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Applications will be held on file for one year.
What you'll do and what you'll bring:
Position Description:
Faculty in the pool may be needed to teach a variety of undergraduate courses, such as Introduction to Cultural Anthropology, Archaeology and Culture, and Introduction to Biological Anthropology, in either online or in-person formats during the fall and spring semesters. Course assignments will vary based on departmental instructional needs and course availability.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree in Anthropology from an accredited institution.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Anthropology from an accredited institution and demonstrated excellence in teaching anthropology at the postsecondary level. Experience in teaching in-person and online classes. Area of specialization (as evidenced by coursework or teaching experience) congruent with departmental course needs. Commitment to high-quality teaching is essential.
How to apply:
Please provide the following:
Required Documents:
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Undergraduate Transcripts
Optional Documents:
Master's Transcripts
If you have questions please contact:
Robert Phillips rfphillips@bsu.edu
765-285-4845
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