Part-Time Instructor, Anthropology

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Department:
Anthropology, School of Arts and Sciences

Salary Details: A minimum of $2,777 per credit.

Offer Information:
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits:
Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

The Department of Anthropology, School of Arts and Sciences, is seeking a part-time instructor for the Spring 2026 semester to teach a 200-level course:
Anthropology of the Middle East.

The successful candidate will cover the full range of duties associated with teaching, including but not limited to preparing course material, creating and posting a course syllabus, presenting material during the assigned course times, holding office hours, responding to student e-mails, conducting and grading assessments through assignments and exams, and submitting final grades. Course appointments may require instruction during the day, in the evenings, on weekends, off-campus, online, hybrid, remotely, or any combination based on the academic needs of the department.

Teaching

Schedule:

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 2:00–3:30 PM (time is fixed).

• MA or ABD/PhD in Anthropology or a closely related field; prior teaching experience preferred.
• All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre‑employment screenings.

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Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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