Teaching Assistant Professor

Submitted: 10/16/2026
Submitted By: Megan Perry
Department: Anthropology
Institution: East Carolina University
Job type: Full time
Apply by: 11/07/2026
Application Email:
Application URL: https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/97803

The Department of Anthropology at East Carolina University (ECU) invites applications for a fixed-term Teaching Assistant Professor, beginning as early as January 2027. This 9-month, renewable, non-tenure track position is expected to provide high-quality undergraduate instruction in the BA Anthropology degree program. The successful candidate will teach four courses each semester in a combination of face-to-face and asynchronous online modalities (a 4/4 teaching load). Teaching expectations include Forensic Anthropology and Introductory Biological Anthropology lectures and labs. The successful candidate may also assist in forensic anthropological casework and may contribute to mentorship and teaching for the MA in Anthropology.

Applicants must have a PhD in Anthropology or closely related field. All degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions.

The preferred candidate will have experience teaching courses in Forensic Anthropology and Introductory Biological Anthropology. The preferred candidate will also have forensic anthropological casework experience.

To apply, complete a candidate profile and submit the following items for position number 937626 at https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/97803.
Cover Letter
CV
A Statement of teaching philosophy with evidence of teaching effectiveness
Contact information for three current references

Review of applications will begin on 11/7/2026. Official transcripts are required upon employment, and three reference letters are required upon selection as a finalist.

Inquiries about the position can be addressed to the search committee chair, Dr. Christopher Wolfe, wolfec23@ecu.edu.

Contingent upon available funding. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.