Anthropology Assistant Professor (Tenure Track)

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory courses in Anthropology, including Archaeology, Cultural Anthropology, and Biological Anthropology (lecture and laboratory).
• Deliver instruction in-person, hybrid, or online; evening classes may be required.
• Advance equitable student learning using inclusive and anti-racist pedagogies.
• Participate in assessment of student learning outcomes and program review.
• Collaborate in curriculum development and departmental initiatives.
• Engage in professional development, department/division/college committees, and shared governance.

Vocational & Continuing Education

• Maintain course materials, assignments, grading, and office hours.

Anthropology

• Maintain professional conduct, ethics, and up-to-date knowledge in the discipline.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s in Anthropology or Archaeology, OR Bachelor’s in Anthropology/Archaeology plus Master’s in Sociology, Biological Sciences, Forensic Sciences, Genetics, or Paleontology.
• Understanding of and sensitivity to diverse academic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience teaching college-level Anthropology courses.
• Commitment to culturally responsive curriculum and inclusive teaching methods.
• Experience teaching students underprepared for college-level reading/writing.
• Experience across multiple teaching modalities: face-to-face, hybrid, online.
• Commitment to equity, innovation, and faculty responsibilities beyond the classroom.