Sociology and Anthropology (Cultural Anthropology), Full-Time Lecturer, Faculty
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Job Location:
Murfreesboro, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
19 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title
Sociology and Anthropology (Cultural Anthropology) Full-Time Lecturer Faculty
Department
Sociology and Anthropology
University Expectation
MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.
Salary
The salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Job Summary/Basic Function
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a full-time temporary (non-tenurable) faculty position (#129150) at the rank of lecturer. This is a one-year temporary appointment. The contract may be renewed annually based on available funding demonstrated need and satisfactory performance as assessed by annual evaluations. The appointment start date is August 1 2026.
The successful candidate will be a cultural anthropologist with four-field training and demonstrated excellence in and a commitment to undergraduate teaching. The successful candidate will have a 5/5 teaching load including multiple on-ground and online sections of our undergraduate cultural anthropology general education course and additional new or existing undergraduate courses in their area of expertise. A willingness to work with a diverse student body that includes many first-generation college students along with a demonstrated commitment to quality undergraduate teaching is expected. To learn more about our department please visithttps:// Education
A masters in anthropology is required by the appointment date.
Other Desirables
Special consideration will be given to applicants with the following:
- an area of expertise that will complement rather than duplicate existing faculty strengths for example geographic methodological or theoretical areas of research.
- a PhD in anthropology.
- expertise in cultural anthropology.
- experience teaching undergraduate anthropology courses.
Documents Needed to Apply
To successfully apply applicants must include a cover letter a curriculum vitae and a statement of teaching philosophy.
NOTE: The cover letter should include details of the courses the applicant is qualified to teach and a description of the applicants research and field experience.
Special Instruction to Applicants
For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University please visit our faculty recruitment webpage at you need help with the application process please contact Mitzi Dunkley Faculty Recruitment Specialist at . If you have position-specific questions please contact Karla Barnes at
MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to the following:
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MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at by contacting MTSU Public Safety at . For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply:In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU please call or email |
Application Review Date:05/12/2026
Required Experience:
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