Adjunct Faculty Lecturer Anthropology

Sul Ross State University; Alpine (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas seeks an Adjunct Faculty Lecturer in Anthropology to teach courses from freshman core through graduate levels.

The position requires at least a Master’s degree in Anthropology; Ph.D. preferred. Responsibilities include teaching, completing administrative reports tied to instruction expectations, and submitting grades on time. Preference will be given to candidates able to teach on the Alpine campus, with some online synchronous courses considered.

Qualifications

• Minimum MA in Anthropology (cultural, archaeological, biological/physical, and/or linguistic).

Responsibilities

• Teach courses from freshman core through graduate levels.
• Submit grades to registrar within expected timelines.
• Preference will be given to applicants available to teach on the Alpine campus; synchronous online (video) courses may be considered.

Education

MA in Anthropology

Job description

Job Title

Adjunct Faculty Lecturer Anthropology

Location

Alpine

Department

Behavioral & Social Sciences

Job No.

AJF982

Posting Date

07/30/2026

End Date

Until Filled Yes

Appointment Date

Required

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum MA in Anthropology (cultural, archaeological, biological/physical, and/or linguistic).

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Anthropology (cultural, archaeological, biological/physical, and linguistic) strongly preferred.

Primary Responsibilities

Position Summary:

• Teach courses from freshman core through graduate levels.
• Complete required administrative reports tied to instruction expectations.
• Submit grades to registrar within expected timelines.

Preference will be given to applicants available to teach courses on the Alpine campus. Applicants available to teach synchronous online (video) courses will be considered.

Security Sensitive:
This position is classified as Security-Sensitive and is thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094, which authorize employers to obtain and review criminal history record information for applicants.

Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice safe work habits at all times. The position is Security Sensitive.

Other Information

It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

Annual Security & Fire Safety Report

The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.

A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can contact the Office of Student Life, located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center, Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 432-837-8424 or emailing [e-mail]

About SRSU

Our campuses span a fascinating part of Texas—Alpine, in the heart of the beautiful Big Bend area, and Del Rio, Eagle Pass and Uvalde along the vibrant, bicultural Texas/Mexico border.

What you’ve heard is true – there is something very special about the areas we serve in our great State, and Sul Ross State University is vital to the continued growth and progress of our students and the communities we serve.

Sul Ross State provides students with the education they need to translate their passions into a fulfilling career. This life-changing experience has a multi-generational impact, transforming the lives of our students, their families and positively impacting the communities in which they reside. We value learning and strive to provide high quality education in a welcoming, supportive environment. We take pride in the fact that we serve a diverse population including many first-generation college students as well as non-traditional students, international students, student-athletes and graduate students.

From teaching, coaching and law enforcement, to science, ranch management and the Fine Arts, SRSU offers more than 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Known as the Frontier University of Texas, Sul Ross encourages each student to explore their own frontiers and to exceed their educational, personal and professional goals.

For more information about how we’re strategizing for the future, I invite you to visit www.sulross.edu.

Required Documents

• Letter of Intent
• Transcripts
• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Recommendation (3)
• Letter of Recommendation (1)
• Letter of Recommendation (2)

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Transcript 2
• Transcript 3
• Transcript 4

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Are you legally authorized to work in the US?
  • Yes
  • No
• Will you now or in the future require Sul Ross State University to provide employment visa sponsorship to obtain or maintain your employment eligibility in the US?
  • Yes
  • No
• If yes, please indicate the type of employment authorization or visa sponsorship you anticipate needing.

  (Open Ended Question)