Term Faculty; Non-Tenure Track - Anthropology

Term Faculty (Non-Tenure Track) - Anthropology (26-27) Posting Details

Job : 186602

Rank: Instructor/Professional Lecturer

College/School: Chicago, IL - College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

The Department of Anthropology seeks an archaeologist or bioarchaeologist, geographic area open, for a one-year term position with the possibility of renewal. The Department of Anthropology at DePaul offers an undergraduate major and two minors, and contributes to three additional minor programs in our college. We are seeking a colleague who is an enthusiastic and committed college educator, as this position is focused exclusively on teaching.

The expected workload is 9 courses or course equivalents, in both face-to-face and online modalities, over three ten-week quarters. These courses will contribute to department programs as well as the university's liberal studies (general education) curriculum.

We seek a candidate who is an excellent classroom teacher, and who also has experience teaching science-based lab courses. The successful candidate will have a PhD in Anthropology and a record of at least three years of effective university-level teaching.

To apply, please submit the following required documents: a cover letter, CV, and three letters of recommendation that address your interest and experience in undergraduate teaching. Student evaluations are optional but also welcome.

DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

DePaul University offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefit. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).

Close Date: Aug 13, 2026

The salary range for this 10-month position is $56,990 - $60,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

• Cover Letter (1)
• CV (1)
• Confidential Letter of Recommendation or Evaluation (3)