Assistant Teaching Professor of Anthropology

Submitted: 10/24/2024
Submitted By: Katherine Stoss
Department: Anthropology
Institution: Ball State University
Job type: Full time
Apply by: 11/15/2024
Application Email:
Application URL: https://bsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/44859

Anthropology
Assistant Teaching Professor of Anthropology
Ball State University

The Department of Anthropology at Ball State University invites applications for a non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor beginning August 2025.

The Department of Anthropology has approximately 78 majors and 31 minors with 6 faculty members. Faculty expertise spans archeology, biological, cultural, and medical anthropology. Students are supported by a range of engaged learning opportunities, such as study abroad, internships, field schools, and immersive learning.

The successful applicant will instruct upper-division courses in bioarchaeology, forensics, and quantitative analysis, along with introductory courses across the sub-disciplines (biological anthropology, cultural anthropology, and archaeology).

The teaching load for this role is 4 courses per semester (fall and spring) on campus, though some courses may be delivered online.

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Duties and Responsibilities: Instruct upper-division courses in bioarchaeology, forensics, and quantitative analysis, along with introductory courses across the sub-disciplines (biological anthropology, cultural anthropology, and archaeology). The teaching load for this role is 12 hours/week each semester (fall and spring) on campus. Some courses may be delivered online.

Minimum Qualifications: A PhD degree in anthropology from an accredited college or university by the date of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications: A PhD in biological anthropology, with a specialty in bioarchaeology or forensics by date of appointment. A background in quantitative methods and analysis. Teaching experience at the College or University level.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11/15/24.

Apply online at: https://bsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/44859. Include the following documents with your application: Curriculum Vitae and in support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experiences align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please also describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to our University’s enduring values, including inclusiveness, which we define as a commitment ‘to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.’

The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earner is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.

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