Visiting Teaching Faculty in Anthropology

Submitted: 09/17/2025
Submitted By: Eric Shattuck
Department: Anthropology
Institution: Florida State University
Job type: Temporary
Apply by: 01/05/2026
Application Email:
Application URL: https://hr.fsu.edu/facultyjobs

The Department of Anthropology at Florida State University invites applications for a Visiting Specialized Teaching Faculty position in Anthropology for the 2026-2027 academic year. We are seeking a dynamic colleague with demonstrated ability to teach in Anthropological Archaeology and/or Biological Anthropology in our undergraduate program. The geographic focus for this position is open.

This is a 12-month contract position at the rank of Teaching Faculty I. Teaching faculty at FSU typically carry a 4-4-2 teaching load and are expected to participate in the shared governance of the department and university. Teaching expectations may be adjusted based on class size and service commitments, but could include Introduction to Anthropology, Childhood Around the World, Great Apes and/or World Prehistory as well as other courses chosen in consultation with the Department Chair and the Chair of the Curriculum Committee. Primary responsibilities include teaching required courses for the undergraduate major, as well as upper-division courses aligned with the candidate’s area of expertise. Instruction will primarily be in person, but some online instruction may be possible if the candidate desires.

Required Qualifications:
● ABD in Anthropology
● Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching anthropology

Preferred Qualifications:
● PhD in Anthropology
● Evidence of excellence in teaching anthropology

Contact Info
Please contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. K. Ann Horsburgh at horsburgh@fsu.edu with any questions.

How To Apply
Apply to Florida State University at https://hr.fsu.edu/facultyjobs (job ID #61111). If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service. Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information.

Application materials should include:
1. A cover letter identifying courses the candidate is prepared to teach
2. A curriculum vitae
3. A teaching statement no longer than two pages
4. Names and contact information (including email addresses) for three references. Reference letters will be requested only after a long-list has been assembled.

The deadline for applications, including all materials, is Monday 5 January 2026.

University Information
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