Instructor of Anthropology, Part-time, Non-tenure-track; Pool

Instructor of Anthropology, Part‑time, Non‑tenure‑track (Pool Posting)

The Department of Sociology & Anthropology at Ohio University seeks to fill temporary, part‑time Instructor of Anthropology positions for the academic year 2025‑2026. Potential courses include undergraduate sections of Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (ANTH 1010), Introduction to Biological Anthropology (ANTH 2010), or Introduction to World Archaeology (ANTH 2020). If a need arises, the department will select candidates from this pool. Applicants may be considered for instruction on the Athens campus, other regional campuses, or online, depending on departmental needs.

• Teach undergraduate sections of the courses listed above.
• Provide three hours of in-class instruction per class per week and an additional hour per week for office hours on campus, or equivalent online instruction.
• Develop and maintain course syllabi, assignments, and assessments.
• Grading and communicating student performance.
• Participate in department meetings and professional development as required.

• Minimum: ABD in Anthropology or closely related field at the time of application.
• Preferred:
  PhD in Anthropology or a closely related field.
• Experience as an independent instructor (full instructional and gradebook responsibility) of a relevant university‑level course.
• Focus of the degree or training in the subfield to be taught.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness.

Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the Posting Close Date shown below. Please complete the online application and attach the required documents listed below. Applications are on an ongoing basis until the specified date and are considered before the Posting Close Date.

• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume.
• Cover letter expressing interest and specifying availability for Fall or Spring Semester 2025‑2026, availability for online or on‑campus instruction, targeting campuses, and course level of interest (1000‑, 2000‑level).
• Three professional references with full contact details, including email address.
• Sample syllabus(es) for a relevant course(s).
• Course evaluations, if available (attach as “Other” document type), including quantitative and qualitative evaluations.

This position is eligible for sick leave, retirement plan, paid sick time, wellness programs, on‑site wellness facilities, and an employee assistance program. For more information, see the A&S Summer and Overload Course Policy and Ohio University HR benefits page.

Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law.

Posting Number: F
Job Open Date: 04/14/2025
Posting Close Date: 04/12/2026

Contact:
Nancy Vandeman, Administrative Specialist, vandemn1