Assistant Professor of Instruction, Anthropology

OHIO UNIVERSITY’s Department of Sociology and Anthropology invites applications for a one-year non-tenure-track Assistant Professor of Instruction specializing in Anthropology beginning in Fall 2024-2025. The successful candidate will be expected to teach introductory courses in Cultural Anthropology and/or Biological Anthropology on both the Athens campus and eCampus. Non-tenure-track faculty teach an eight-course teaching load per year.

This Assistant Professor of Instruction position is a full-time, nine-month benefitted position for the term of one year (from August 16, 2024, to May 15, 2025). Depending on departmental requirements, funding availability, and the candidate’s successful performance, there is a possibility of extending the position for additional years.

Housed in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology , the Anthropology Program consists of 7 full-time faculty and over 100 majors and minors. The program maintains a core focus on public engagement and outreach across the subfields. This focus provides opportunities for undergraduate students through community-based research and learning such as internships, field schools, independent research projects, and study abroad opportunities. Ohio University  is a Research Intensive institution that serves more than 20,000 students on a residential campus in Athens, Ohio, a college town seventy-five miles southeast of Columbus, Ohio, as well as expanding eCampus online programs.

Ohio University is committed to creating a respectful and inclusive educational and workplace environment. Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity and affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Ohio University is a member of the OH/Western PA/WV Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. www.ohwpawvherc.org .

Minimum qualifications: The successful candidate must be ABD in Anthropology by the start date of the position.

Preferred qualifications:  A Ph.D. in Anthropology and experience as an Instructor of record.

To apply, please complete the online application and include:

Review of application materials will begin immediately. The position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please apply by 11:59pm, EST on Sunday, April 21, 2024.

To apply to this position, or for more information please visit: https://www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/postings/49359