Lecturer in Archaeology

Position No. . The Department of Anthropology at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, invites applications for a Lecturer in Archaeology. The annual position will start August 1, 2026.

We are looking for an individual who can teach introductory courses in archaeology, world prehistory, and biological anthropology, as well as upper‑division regional and/or topical courses. The ideal candidate will have a track record of excellence in teaching. Typical teaching load is 4:4 with no contractual obligations for research or service. The position is for one year pending satisfactory performance reviews.

Teaching will be largely undergraduate courses with occasional graduate‑level teaching possibilities in the candidate’s area of expertise. Teaching faculty have access to internal conference funds and competitive research funds upon submission and approval.

• PhD in hand by August 1, 2026.

• A cover letter addressing your teaching experience relative to the areas noted above.
• Your curriculum vitae.
• Name and contact information of three references.
• A teaching portfolio including a statement of teaching philosophy, course evaluations for past courses taught, and three syllabi: one for Introduction to World Prehistory, another for Introduction to Biological Anthropology, and a third for an upper‑division undergraduate course of your choosing.
• Submit all materials via Interfolio to