"Lecturer - Cultural Anthropology"

Lecturer - Cultural Anthropology

College: College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and The Arts - 321 College
Dept/School: Anthropology - 32411
Vacancy Number: 16F-769
Position Number: 686
Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:
The Department of Anthropology at the University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for a lecturer position in Cultural Anthropology starting August 2026.
This is a nine-month non-tenure track position that carries a teaching load of four courses per semester. Appointment is renewable, contingent upon satisfactory performance, departmental needs, and the availability of funding. The university provides opportunities for promotion to higher non-tenure track ranks for eligible instructors.
Candidates should demonstrate their experience in teaching and/or ability to teach four-field Introduction to Anthropology, Introduction to Cultural Anthropology, Language and Culture, and upper-level courses in their areas of expertise. Research and geographic areas of expertise are open, as we look to expand our course offerings while advancing the strategic priorities of the Anthropology Department.
The department especially welcomes applicants with a strong record of teaching-or demonstrated potential to teach-anthropological theory, ethnographic methods, and/or career-readiness courses. The position also involves some service responsibilities such as attending department meetings, helping with organizing department events, and serving on committees.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Ph.D. in Anthropology is required.
Applicants who are ABD at the time of application will be considered, however, doctoral degree must be conferred by August 1, 2026 to be eligible for employment.
Please Note: Applicants who are ABD at the time of application must upload a letter from dissertation chair attesting to the applicant's ability to defend their dissertation by the beginning of summer 2026 (see Special Notes to Applicants).

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
Preference will be given to candidates with:

• Ability to teach Introduction to Anthropology, Introduction to Cultural Anthropology, and Language and Culture
• Ability to teach upper-level courses in area of expertise
• Demonstrated record of teaching or potential to teach anthropological theory, ethnographic methods, and/or career-readiness courses

Required Certifications or Licensure:
N/A

Special Notes to Applicants:
Prior to the official appointment to the university, the candidate selected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing requirements based on diploma, official transcripts, and other documentation as required.
Applications will be accepted until 11:59pm EST of the posting closing date. To apply, please complete the online application available at https://jobs.uncw.edu/ and attach the following materials as Adobe PDF documents:

• Cover Letter describing the candidate's experience in teaching and/or ability to teach the courses mentioned above, as well as their research and scholarship.
• Curriculum Vita
• List of 3 Professional references at least one of whom can explicitly speak to the candidate's teaching strengths.**if ABD one of the references must be Dissertation Chair
• Other: ABD candidates should upload a letter from dissertation chair attesting to the candidate's ability to defend their dissertation by the beginning of summer 2026 and to meet terminal degree requirments by August 1, 2026.

Please note that a minimum of three references are required for all applications. **if ABD one reference must be Dissertation Chair.
The references you provide may be used to request reference letters during the screening process.
Applications without the requested components will not meet the application requirements.
Please direct questions about the position or online application process to Anthropology Department Administrative Associate, Lolly Williams (williamslj@uncw.edu).