Lecturer - Cultural Anthropology

Lecturer – Cultural Anthropology

Position Title:

Lecturer – Cultural Anthropology

Location:

Main UNCW Campus, University of North Carolina Wilmington

Final date to receive applications:
March 2, 2026

The Department of Anthropology invites applications for a nine‑month, non‑tenure track lecturer position beginning August 2026. The appointment carries a teaching load of four courses per semester and is renewable contingent upon satisfactory performance, departmental needs, and availability of funding.

• Teach four courses per semester, including Intro to Anthropology, Intro to Cultural Anthropology, Language and Culture, and upper‑level courses in the instructor’s area of expertise.
• Participate in department meetings, assist in organizing department events, and serve on committees.

• Ph.D. in Anthropology required; ABD candidates considered if doctoral degree conferred by August 1, 2026.
• Strong record of teaching or potential to teach anthropological theory, ethnographic methods, and career‑readiness courses.
• Ability to teach the core courses listed above.

• Cover Letter describing teaching experience and research scholarship.
• Curriculum Vitae.
• List of three professional references (one for ABD candidates must be Dissertation Chair).
• For ABD candidates:
  Letter from dissertation chair attesting ability to defend dissertation by beginning of summer 2026 and to meet terminal degree requirements by August 1, 2026.

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, sex, age, color, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents.

Final candidates subject to criminal and sex offender background checks; some vacancies require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNCW participates in E‑Verify.

Position Type:
Permanent

Job Posting Date:
January 27, 2026

Number of Openings:
Single Incumbent