CONNECTICUT COLLEGE. The Department of Anthropology invites applications for a two-year, non-tenure-track position in anthropology at the Visiting Assistant Professor level effective July 1, 2026.

Qualifications: An earned Ph.D. in anthropology is preferred; ABD candidates will also be considered. We seek a colleague who can teach undergraduate courses in cultural and ethnographic anthropology and who is committed to applied, engaged, and experiential modes of learning. The successful candidate will demonstrate a record of vibrant undergraduate teaching, inclusive pedagogical practices, and the ability to contribute meaningfully to an academic environment that fosters learning and growth for all students.

Given the department’s existing strengths in archaeological anthropology and material culture studies, we especially welcome applicants whose work bridges subfields. We value pedagogical innovation, teacher-scholars who highlight the relevance of anthropology for understanding and addressing present-day social and/or environmental challenges, and who will encourage students to delve deeply into research, critical inquiry, and public-facing scholarship.

Position Summary: This individual will be expected to teach undergraduate courses including 1–2 sections of an introductory course, a theory course, and two or more topical courses in their area of expertise. Teaching load will be 3/2.  Evidence of teaching excellence and a commitment to the training and professional development of undergraduates are required.

Connecticut College

Connecticut College is a private, highly selective institution with a demonstrated commitment to outstanding faculty teaching and research. The College seeks creative scholars excited about working in a liberal arts setting, with its strong focus on engaged teaching, participation in shared governance, and active involvement in an institution-wide advancement of access and opportunity for all students, faculty, and staff. Connecticut College is an equal opportunity employer. The College complies with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances prohibiting discrimination in private post-secondary education institutions. The College does not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for  admission on the basis of the following protected characteristics: age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability (physical or mental), domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information (including family medical history), lawful source of income, marital status, national origin (including ancestry), pregnancy or related conditions, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status (including disabled veteran; recently separated veteran; active-duty, wartime, or campaign badge veteran; and Armed Forces Service Medal veteran), any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Currently, the College is not sponsoring visas for this position.

Application Instructions: Full applications will consist of (1) a CV, with the names and contact information of three references; (2) a letter addressing teaching philosophy, qualifications, and research interests/expertise; and (3) a teaching portfolio that includes syllabi of previously instructed or proposed courses and two or more sample assignments. Applications that include all required information and are submitted on or before January 30, 2026, will be given full consideration.

To apply, visit: [interfolio address]. Inquiries should be directed to Prof. Anthony Graesch, Chair of the Search Committee, at agraesch@conncoll.edu.

Connecticut College is a private, highly selective institution with a demonstrated commitment to outstanding faculty teaching and research. We recognize that intellectual vitality and diversity are inseparable. The College seeks creative scholars excited about working in a liberal arts setting, with its strong focus on engaged teaching, participation in shared governance, and active involvement in an institution-wide advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion. AA/EOE

About Connecticut College

Connecticut College is a private liberal arts college in New London, Connecticut with a total undergraduate enrollment of over 1,700 students.

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