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Position Summary

The Department of Anthropology at Michigan State University is currently establishing a pool of part-time fixed-term assistant professors. These positions will be filled per course/per semester, on an as needed basis. Applicants in this pool are reviewed when the department has an immediate need to fill a vacancy as needed within two years to begin as early as January 1, 2022.

Duties/Responsibilities include: Teaching undergraduate courses in any of the sub-fields of the Anthropology Department, including sociocultural, anthropological linguistics, medical anthropology, physical and forensic anthropology, and archaeology. Courses may also include those that are part of the departments Integrated Studies in the Social Sciences offerings.

Courses may include in-person, online, or hybrid sections.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -Anthropology

Minimum Requirements

Experience teaching at the college level.

Desired Qualifications

Demonstrated record of teaching excellence preferred.

Required Application Materials

Cover Letter outlining your interest in, and preparation for, the position

Resume/CV

A one-page written statement outlining your views and commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion, and how those views and commitments would impact your work as an assistant professor

Name and contact information for three professional references

Together-we-will Statement

Special Instructions

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until positions are filled. Questions regarding this position can be addressed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Todd Fenton at fentont@msu.edu.

Salary is $7,500.00 per course

Review of Applications Begins On

10/25/2021

Website

https://anthropology.msu.edu/

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