Visiting Faculty - Anthropology

Job Title

Visiting Faculty - Anthropology

Department

Social and Behavioral Science Department JM

Worker Type

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Pay Type

Period Activity Pay

Benefit Eligible

No

Job Description Summary

Visiting Faculty in Social and Behavioral Sciences to teach undergraduate anthropology courses, based at the Hamilton and/or Middletown campuses on a per-course, as needed, basis beginning Fall semester 2025. Course assignments are made on a semester basis.

Job Description

Visiting Faculty in Social and Behavioral Sciences to teach undergraduate anthropology courses, based at the Hamilton and/or Middletown campuses on a per-course, as needed, basis beginning Fall semester 2025. Course assignments are made on a semester basis.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Anthropology, or closely related field (as determined by the Anthropology Department/Unit), or with five years of successful graduate course-work in Anthropology or a closely related discipline, (as determined by the Anthropology Department/Unit), plus regular and explicit use of discipline in the performance of professional responsibilities for at least 5 years. This can include, for example, full-time or regular successful teaching experience in the discipline; ongoing applied or public research and/or work experience; and/or professional engagement such as regular training, workshop, conference, or professional society presentations.

Consideration may be given to candidates with a doctorate in Anthropology or a closely related field (as determined by the Anthropology Department/Unit) by date of appointment, postdoctoral experience and/or prior teaching experience at the college level.

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Required Application Documents

Cover letter and curriculum vitae

Special Instructions (if applicable)

Inquiries may be addressed to Dr. John Schaefer at [email protected]. Screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled.

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

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