Anthropology Adjunct Instructor Pool

Anthropology Adjunct Instructor Pool

Below you will find details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying.

Job Title:

Anthropology Adjunct Instructor Pool
Department:
Anthropology - 250050

Location:

Boone, NC
Position Number: 045272

The Department of Anthropology at Appalachian State University offers a comparative and holistic approach to the study of the human experience. The department has 13 full‑time faculty members and more than 150 majors.

• MA in Anthropology or related discipline.

The Department seeks to hire multiple adjunct instructors for Spring 2024 and the academic year 2024-25. Instruction may be face‑to‑face or online. Essential job functions include course preparation and delivery, grading, student engagement, and weekly office hours. Instructors are expected to submit materials for assessment as requested by the department chair.

Courses taught may include:

• ANT 1414 Understanding Culture
• ANT 1420 Archaeology and the Human Past
• ANT 1430 Our Primate Heritage (Labs)
• ANT 2420 Gender, Race, and Class
• Other courses depending on department need and instructor expertise

• PhD in Anthropology or related discipline
• Relevant teaching experience
• Experience teaching online asynchronous courses
• Experience with and enthusiasm for teaching undergraduate General Education courses

Varies based on course schedule (maximum 5 courses per academic year)

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Commensurate with qualifications and equity

Posting Date: 10/03/2023
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Proposed Date of Hire:
Evaluation of Applications Begins 10/16/2023

Name:
Susan Lappan
Email: lappansm

The application must include the following required documents submitted electronically through Appalachian State University’s job board:

• Letter of Interest/Cover Letter – should include a list of departmental courses you would be qualified to teach and your approach to those courses.
• Curriculum vitae
• List of references with contact information
• Example teaching materials (syllabi, assignments, previous teaching evaluations) encouraged but not required upon initial application.

Official transcripts will be required at a later stage of hire consideration.

Guest User Academic Affairs Comments

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Which of the following best describes your interest and experience teaching fully online courses?
  • I am not interested in teaching online courses
  • I am interested in teaching online courses, but I have no previous experience.
  • I have previous experience teaching online courses and would be interested in teaching online for App State

Required Documents

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
• Curriculum Vitae
• List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents

• Evidence of Teaching
• Link to Portfolio
• Sample Syllabus
• Teaching Evaluations & Peer Reviews