Visiting Assistant Professor Department of Anthropology
Visiting Assistant Professor Department of Anthropology
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Job Description Summary
WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITYs Department of Anthropology is seeking applications for a oneyear nontenuretrack position in Anthropological Archaeology at the Visiting Assistant Professor level beginning fall semester 2025. The successful candidate will likely hold a Ph.D. in Anthropology but ABDs with standalone teaching experience will be considered. Applicants must be able to teach Introduction to Archaeology and may be assigned a course in North American Archaeology Museum Studies or their area of expertise. Total teaching load will be 33 for theacademic year. Evidence of teaching excellence and commitment to the training and professional development of undergraduates are required.Job Description:
Wake Forests fourfield anthropology department consists of nine permanent faculty three professional museum staff and an average of 70 undergraduate majors and minors. Seventyone percent of majors participate in field or labbased research and 31 present original research at professional conferences. Students and faculty also engage with our awardwinning and dynamic Lam Museum of Anthropology. Our department has strong interdisciplinary relationships with Latin American and Latino Studies; Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies; Womens Gender and Sexuality Studies; Linguistics; African American Studies; American Ethnic Studies; Environmental Studies; Cultural Heritage and Preservation Studies and other academic programs and campus centers.
Wake Forest University is a highly ranked private university with 5400undergraduates and 3200 graduate and professional students in the Schools of Medicine Law Divinity andBusiness. Wake Forest University is an AA/EOemployer values an inclusive and diverse learning community and campus climate and seeks applicantswith demonstrated success in working with diverse populations. The Department of Anthropology welcomes individuals of all ages backgrounds beliefs races ethnicities genders gender identitiesgender expressions national origins religious affiliations sexual orientations ability veteran status and other visible and nonvisible differences. We seek faculty who are committed to creating a respectfulwelcoming and inclusive environment for all community members. For quick facts about the University go to Forest is located in WinstonSalem North Carolina part of the beautiful Piedmont Triad metropolitan region which has a population of more than 1.5 million and is listed among the top 35 best places to live in North America by Cities Ranked and Rated. Known as the states City of the Arts WinstonSalem offers a vast array of arts experiences ranging from music venues to galleries to theatre and film festivals. The city is also ranked among the top 50 US cities for affordability on national surveys.
Additional Job Description
Applications will be accepted until March 1 at 5pm. Applicants are to submit in a single pdf document to 1 a cover letter describing the applicants qualifications and interests and 2 a curriculum vitae detailing the applicants qualifications in archaeology. References will be requested only of shortlist candidates. Cover letters should include a teaching statement that addresses teaching philosophy pedagogical approach and ways of addressing diversity and inclusion in the classroom. Cover letters and questions about theposition may be addressed to Margaret Bender Chair of Anthropology. Questions about the application process may be addressed to.The submission of an online application with Wake Forest University is required for this position.
Time Type Requirement
Full timeInorder to provide a safe and productive learning and living community Wake Forest University conducts background investigations for all final faculty candidates being considered for employment.
WakeForestseeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce while promoting an inclusive work environment committed to excellence in the spirit of Pro Humanitate.In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by University policies the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on thebasis of race color religion national origin sex age sexual orientation gender identity and expression genetic information disability and veteran statusandencourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.
Employment Type
Full-Time
