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Lecturer Position

Anthropology Adjunct Instructor Pool

Deadline
Mar 04, 2027
Closing in 136 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Temporary
Full time
Reference
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Posted Sep 08, 2026

About the role

Employment Opportunities Anthropology Adjunct Instructor Pool

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For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University's job board:

  • Letter of Interest/Cover Letter - the letter should include a list of which departmental courses you would be qualified to teach and what your approach to those courses would be.
  • Curriculum vitae
  • List of references with contact information
  • Example teaching materials (syllabi, assignments, previous teaching evaluations) are encouraged but not required upon initial application.
  • Official transcripts will be required at a later stage of hire consideration.

    Posting Details

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    Job Title Anthropology Adjunct Instructor Pool

    Department Anthropology - 250050 Location Boone, NC Position Number 045272 Description of Department With 13 full-time faculty members and more than 150 majors, the Department of Anthropology at Appalachian State University is committed to a comparative and holistic approach to the study of the human experience. Our program provides a broad understanding of the origins as well as the meaning of physical and cultural diversity in the world – past, present, and future, and it offers the opportunity for understanding world affairs and crafting solutions to problems within the total context of the human experience. Please visit our website for more information about our academic programs, faculty, students, and facilities.

    Position Summary Information

    Minimum Qualifications

  • MA in Anthropology or related discipline.
  • Essential Job Functions The Department of Anthropology seeks to hire multiple adjunct Instructors for various courses for Spring 2024 and the academic year 2024-25. Instruction may be face-to-face or online, depending on need. Essential job functions include course preparation and delivery, grading, student engagement, and weekly office hours. Instructors are expected to submit materials for departmental and/or General Education assessment as requested by the department chair.

    Courses taught may include:

  • ANT 1414 Understanding Culture
  • ANT 1420 Archaeology and the Human Past
  • ANT 1430 Our Primate Heritage (Labs)
  • ANT 2420 Gender, Race, and Class
  • other courses depending on department need and instructor expertise
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • PhD in Anthropology or related discipline
  • Relevant teaching experience
  • Experience teaching online asynchronous courses
  • Experience with and enthusiasm for teaching undergraduate General Education courses
  • Number of Hours Per Week Varies based on course schedule (maximum 5 courses per academic year) Number of Months per Year 9 Hiring Range Commensurate with qualifications and equity

    Posting Details

    Posting Date 10/03/2023

    Closing Date Open Until Filled: Yes Proposed Date of Hire Evaluation of Applications Begins 10/16/2023 Search Chair Name Susan Lappan Search Chair Email [email protected] Applicant Pool Preference External (Post on the Web) Special Instructions to Applicants For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University's job board:

  • Letter of Interest/Cover Letter – the letter should include a list of which departmental courses you would be qualified to teach and what your approach to those courses would be.
  • Curriculum vitae
  • List of references with contact information
  • Example teaching materials (syllabi, assignments, previous teaching evaluations) are encouraged but not required upon initial application.
  • Official transcripts will be required at a later stage of hire consideration. UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.

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    Academic Affairs Comments Supplemental Question

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  • Which of the following best describes your interest and experience teaching fully online courses?
  • I am not interested in teaching online courses
  • I am interested in teaching online courses, but I have no previous experience.
  • I have previous experience teaching online courses and would be interested in teaching online for App State
  • Applicant Documents

    Required Documents

  • Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • List of References with Contact Information
  • Optional Documents

  • Evidence of Teaching
  • Link to Portfolio
  • Sample Syllabus
  • Teaching Evaluations & Peer Reviews
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