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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Division of Education, Human Development, and Social Sciences at Penn State Altoona invites applications for part-time instructors in Anthropology to teach entry level courses in cultural anthropology, biological anthropology, and/or archaeology.

Teaching opportunities include:

ANTH 1 - Understanding Humans
ANTH 2N – World Archaeology
ANTH 8 – Aztec, Inca, and Maya
ANTH 9N - The Rise of Civilization in the Old World
ANTH 11 - North American Archaeology
ANTH 21 - Introductory Biological Anthropology
ANTH 22 - Humans as Primates

Undergraduate course descriptions are available at: Anthropology (ANTH) | Penn State (psu.edu)

Requirements and Qualifications

Candidates must hold a minimum of a Master’s degree in Anthropology or a related field, and/or hold advanced certification/expertise in a related, specialized field or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until all vacancies are filled. Part-time teaching is for the 2024-2025 Academic Year. To apply, interested candidates must submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae. Candidates should be prepared to provide the names, titles, and contact information (telephone, email, and mailing address) of three (3) professional references, if requested.

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