Visiting Assistant Professor, Anthropology
Visiting Assistant Professor, Anthropology
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The Anthropology Department at Skidmore College invites applications for a twoyear fulltime visiting assistant professor position in cultural anthropology beginning Fall 2025. We seek a broadly trained cultural anthropologist withdemonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching. The position requires teaching 5 courses per year (18 credits) including Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (both semesters) a midlevel geographic or topical course and two upperlevel must demonstrate excellence in teaching and a strong commitment to undergraduate education at a liberal arts college. PhD required at time of appointment.
Skidmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college with a reputation for putting academic theory and creative expression into practice. Skidmore is known for its faculty of teacherscholars devoted to the instruction and mentoring of undergraduates; approximately 2500 talented students from nearly 50 states and over 40 countries. Additional information about the Anthropology Department can be found at application deadline is May 12.Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is full consideration please submit the following materials to the Skidmore applications portal:
- Online application
- Cover letter with a statementthat describes teaching experience and proposed courses;
- Syllabi for two courses (1)Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (AN101); and(2) an upperlevel seminar for Anthropology majors/minors that examines a theoretical or subject specialization with a strong theoretical component(see 300level course descriptions here)
- Uptodate curriculum vitae (CV); and
- Contact information for two references.
After an initial review of applications a short list of candidates will be asked to submit additional materials including academic transcripts and course evaluations and letters of references will be interviews including a teaching demonstration will be scheduled with selected concerning the search should be directed to Professor Siobhan Hart Search Committee Chair.
Salary:$67636 plus comprehensive benefits.
All bargaining unit faculty members are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between Skidmore College and Services Employees International Union Local 200United.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
EEO STATEMENT
Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and as an Equal Opportunity Employer does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race color creed religion gender age national or ethnic origin physical or mental disability military or veteran status marital status sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information predisposition or carrier status domestic violence victim status familial status dating violence or stalking or any other category protected by applicable federal state or local laws.
Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable postoffer background check result.
CREATIVE THOUGHT MATTERS.
Employment Type
Full-Time
