Anthropology, Part-Time Faculty

Position Summary

The Anthropology Program at Bellevue College seeks applications for adjunct faculty interested in teaching introductory Anthropology courses. The program is grounded in a four-field approach to Anthropology and anticipates particular need for Biological Anthropology and Linguistic courses (in hybrid and on campus modalities) for the coming academic year, though applicants from all areas of expertise are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will teach courses as needed on a quarterly basis.

We seek instructors for courses typically offered as hybrid on-campus classes meeting two days per week for either 50 minutes, or entirely on campus for a total of 150 minutes per week.

Open Pool reviewed quarterly and hired on an as-needed basis.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule

Adjunct Professor is typically assigned as needed on a quarterly basis, with no expectation of continued employment beyond the current appointment.

Quarterly remuneration for 5-credit lecture class is $6,418.75 - $7,824.66. Compensation is prorated based on type and duration of assignments. Individuals newly hired to Adjunct Professor group at the college are placed at the minimum rate per union bargaining agreement. Certain positions may also be eligible for assignment/project-based additional compensation, including a High Demand Stipend up to $8,350 annually, prorated based on the discipline and duration of the assignment.

All additional compensations are subject to change depending on funding and negotiated agreement.

Generous benefits package for eligible employees is offered through Washington State plans that includes multiple medical, dental, life and disability coverage choices for employees and dependents; choices of retirement and deferred compensation plans; paid personal leave plan; transit program, reduced tuition, employee discounts and memberships, etc. Eligible employees are faculty who work a combined load of at least 50% at Bellevue College and other Washington State public institutions of higher education for two consecutive quarters are eligible for health and dental insurance at the start of the second consecutive quarter.

In addition to teaching, faculty maintains office hours and may participate in department and college activities. This position is represented by the Bellevue College Association of Higher Education (BCAHE) union.

About The College

Bellevue College is a vibrant, student-centered institution located just 10 miles east of Seattle. Serving one of the most diverse student populations in Washington - we are proud to reflect the global community we serve.

As an employer, Bellevue College is committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered. We believe that our faculty and staff are essential partners in fulfilling our mission, and we prioritize professional growth, collaboration, and innovation in everything we do. Employees at Bellevue College benefit from opportunities to expand their skills, contribute to meaningful work that changes lives, and engage in a community that is deeply committed to inclusion.

We are dedicated to creating an environment where creativity and innovation thrive, and where the contributions of every employee help shape both the success of our students and the vitality of the region. At Bellevue College, you will find a community that supports your goals, values your voice, and celebrates your impact.

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About the Department

The Bellevue College Anthropology Department utilizes a four-field holistic approach to introduce students to the discipline. In addition to a Survey of Anthropology course, Bellevue College has subject experts and course offerings in each of the four fields. Other courses include a variety of specialty topics such as Sociolinguistics, Forensic Anthropology, Cross-Cultural Medicine, Introduction to North American Archaeology and more. A dedicated Anthropology Lab houses an impressive collection of primate and hominin casts, artifact replicas, and teaching materials.

The Anthropology department is committed to promoting equitable classrooms…