Sessional Instructors, Department of Anthropology and Archaeology, Anthropology
Listed on 2026-10-31
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic, College Lecturer
The Department of Anthropology and Archaeology invites applications for Sessional Instructors to teach the following courses:
Winter 2027 (Monday, January 4, 2027 - Friday, April 30, 2027)Courses of Instruction
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ANTH 201 - LEC 01 - Introduction to Biological Anthropology: TR 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM (In Person)
Position Requirements- PhD in Anthropology or Archaeology
- Experience teaching undergraduate courses at a university level
For course descriptions, please refer to Please note that the courses are tentative, pending sufficient enrollments.
For salary information, please refer to TUCFA's Collective Agreement, Schedule
B. As per the Collective Agreement, the Faculty of Arts adheres to the right of first refusal terms (Section 23.12.1 and 23.12.2) for Sessional Appointments.
All Applicants must provide a letter specifying the course(s) and session(s) of interest (in order of preference), outlining your qualifications to teach each course. Applicants who have taught in the Department within the past two years need not provide anything further.
More information may be requested later in the selection process.
New Applicants Must Submit- A current CV containing relevant teaching experience. (e.g., courses taught, textbooks used, where and when taught)
- Names and contact information for 3 potential referees; and
- Teaching evaluations (if available)
November 12, 2026
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy ii' taa'poh'to'p committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do. As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community.
We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply.
To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding diversity EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments and requests for accommodations can be sent to People & Culture.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application please answer the following question:
Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)
The terms and conditions of this appointment, including salary, are governed by the collective agreement between the Faculty Association of the University of Calgary and the Governors of the University of Calgary. Detailed information is available here.
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