Anthropology Temporary Pool

Anthropology Temporary Pool

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania invites applications for temporary faculty positions (full-time one semester, part-time one semester or part-time academic year) as needs arise in the Anthropology program, which is part of the Department of Anthropology, Criminal Justice, and Sociology. The Anthropology program has four full-time, tenured faculty specializing in the Archaeological, Biological, and Cultural subfields. Degrees offered include Anthropology BA major, Anthropology minor, and Archaeology minor.

Based on the specific needs of the department at the time of appointment, a successful applicant must be qualified to teach introductory and/or upper-level courses from the required sub-fields of Archaeology, Biological, and Cultural Anthropology. The location for this temporary position is multi-campus within Commonwealth University, with the expectation of serving at Bloomsburg University, Lock Haven University, or Mansfield University within the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.

A complete application includes letter of introduction, resume/CV, evidence of teaching quality (student evaluations preferred), contact information for three professional references. Applications must be submitted online by hard deadline 3 years from date of posting. Questions may be directed to Search & Screen Committee Chair, Dr. Chris Podeschi, at View email address on click.appcast.io. Finalist(s) for this position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process. Recommendation for hiring is needed from a majority of the regular, full-time department faculty. Completing this search is contingent upon student enrollment and available funding.

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