Adjunct Faculty in Anthropology

About the Role

The College of Liberal Arts Anthropology Department seeks an adjunct lecturer to teach two courses for Fall 2026 on a per-course basis at the UNH Durham campus.

Courses to Be Taught

• ANTH 411 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology: Global Perspectives on the Human Condition
  • Teach one introduction to cultural anthropology course; lecture-based instruction and examination with some assigned activities (85 students)
  • Some non-grading support of student course assistant
  • Hold at least one (1) hour of student office hours per week
  • Course scheduled Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:10-10:00
• ANTH 440A Medicine and Culture: Science, Technology and the Body
  • Teach one introductory medical anthropology course oriented in social studies of science and technology; lecture-based instruction and examination with some assigned activities (35 students)
  • Hold at least one (1) hour of student office hours per week
  • Course scheduled Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:10-11:00

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Anthropology with focus in medical and/or cultural anthropology

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous undergraduate teaching experience as sole or primary instructor is highly preferred
• PhD or advanced candidacy in Anthropology in medical and/or cultural anthropology areas

Application Materials

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the My Experience: Resume/CV section of the application (Maximum of 5 Documents):

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Contact Information for 3 Professional References
• Syllabi for previously taught or proposed courses in these areas

Compensation

Pay Range: $5,000 per course