"Instructor of Anthropology, Part-Time, Non-Tenure-Track (Pool Posting)"

Job Description

The Department of Sociology & Anthropology at Ohio University seeks to fill temporary, part-time Instructor of Anthropology positions. Potential courses include undergraduate sections of Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (ANTH 1010) or Introduction to Biological Anthropology (ANTH 2010) or Introduction to World Archaeology (ANTH 2020).

The course(s) might be taught online or on one of the following campuses: Athens, Chillicothe, Eastern, Lancaster, Pickerington, Proctorville, Southern, or Zanesville. Please indicate the campuses for which you would be available to work in your cover letter. On-campus instruction requires three hours in-class instruction per class per week and an additional hour per week for office hours.

About the Sociology and Anthropology Department at OHIO
Learn more about the courses, student programs, careers and our research expertise at this link.

Minimum Qualifications

ABD in Anthropology or closely related field at the time of application.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Anthropology or a closely related field.
• Experience as an independent instructor (full instructional and gradebook responsibility) of a relevant course at the university level.
• The focus of the degree or training must be in the subfield to be taught.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness.

Special Instructions to Applicants

We are accepting resumes/CVs for potential openings in Sociology & Anthropology for the academic year 2025-2026, as needed. Applications to this pool will be considered to fill part-time, non-tenure track, non-benefits eligible instructor positions at the Athens campus, regional campus or online depending upon departmental needs. The need for these positions is currently undetermined and is dependent on operational need, including enrollment and staffing. If a need arises, the department will select candidates from this posting.

Applications will be accepted into the pool on an ongoing basis until 11:59pm (Eastern Time Zone) on the 'Posting End Date' shown below. For full consideration please apply before this date.

Please complete the online application and attach required documents to include:

1. A Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume.
2. A cover letter expressing interest and specifying availability for Fall or Spring Semester 2025-2026 and specify your availability for online or on-campus instruction, including campus location(s), and course level of interest (1000-, 2000-level)
3. A list of three (3) names of professional references with full contact details, including an email address.
4. Sample syllabus(i) for a relevant course(s)
5. Course evaluations, if available (attach as "Other" document type), including quantitative and qualitative evaluations

This position is eligible for the following benefits
sick leave and retirement.

Department
Sociology and Anthropology

Pay Rate: Pay is set according to college approved rates. Please visit A&S Summer and Overload Course Policy | Ohio University for more information. Pay is accompanied by an excellent retirement plan and paid sick time. OHIO is also proud to offer wellness programs, on-site wellness facilities, and a generous employee assistance program. Additional Information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits/.

Job Open Date
04/14/2025

Posting Close Date
04/12/2026