Adjunct in Anthropology

Mary Baldwin University invites applications for an adjunct professor in anthropology to begin August 24, 2026. The department is seeking an individual with a strong commitment to inclusive pedagogies as well as enthusiasm for the environment of a small student-centered university. The successful candidate will be able to teach a 100-level introductory cultural anthropology course in-person and/or online.

Primary responsibilities include

• Teaching ANTH 120 Culture and Perspective (in-person, T/R 10:50-12:05)
• Teaching ANTH 120 Culture and Perspective (online asynchronous)

Qualifications

• MA or 18 graduate hours in Anthropology, with subfield expertise in Cultural Anthropology
• Teaching experience is preferred

To Apply

Interested candidates should email a letter of application that addresses interest in and qualifications for the position, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three professional references to Dr. Katherine Turner, Director of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences ( kturner ). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

About Mary Baldwin University

Founded in 1842, Mary Baldwin University has a proud legacy of innovating to best serve our students as the world changes.

MBU is a small, coeducational university offering a range of degrees from bachelor to doctoral. We serve a diverse student population on our historic Staunton campus in the heart of downtown Staunton, Virginia, Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences in nearby Fishersville, and online.

MBU offers unique opportunities for our students to become leaders in the classroom,
community, workplace, and in their own lives.

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