Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor, Anthropology and Sociology

Responsibilities

The school seeks candidates to teach undergraduate courses in medical anthropology and medical sociology with the potential to add courses including Introduction to Sociology, Crime and Deviance, and Contemporary Social Theory, as well as additional courses in their area(s) of expertise based on the needs of the school and college. The typical teaching load is the equivalent of 12 credits per semester.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the capacity for excellence in teaching, and also engage in curriculum development and participate in academic advising, recruiting, course and program assessment, and service to the school, college, and university.

A master’s degree in Anthropology, Sociology, Criminology, or a closely related field is required at the time of appointment; preference will be given to candidates with a Ph.D. and/or those with a combination of education and professional experience that provide commensurate qualifications. Applicants with training in anthropology, sociology, criminology, public health, and closely related interdisciplinary fields are encouraged to apply, as are those who can contribute to course development in areas of criminology and health, medicine, and society that complement current university growth areas.

Individuals committed to teaching with inclusive pedagogies that promote active engagement to foster student learning are also encouraged to apply. We especially welcome applications from candidates with experience in diversity, equity, inclusion and justice issues in higher education as well as those who can contribute courses relevant to Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies.