Instructor of Anthropology

Ball State University; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Ball State University in Muncie, IN, is seeking candidates to join a temporary, part-time pool to teach undergraduate courses in Anthropology, online or in-person, during fall and spring semesters. This pool-based role offers assignments based on departmental needs and course availability.

Selected instructors may teach Introduction to Cultural Anthropology, Archaeology and Culture, and Introduction to Biological Anthropology, with assignments determined by the department.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Anthropology required.
• Preference for demonstrated excellence in teaching anthropology at the postsecondary level.
• Experience teaching both online and in-person formats is valued.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses online or in-person according to departmental needs.
• Courses may include Introduction to Cultural Anthropology, Archaeology and Culture, and Introduction to Biological Anthropology.

Skills

Online teaching

In-person teaching

Curriculum planning

Education

Master's degree in Anthropology

Job description

Position Title:

Instructor of Anthropology

Compensation:

3000.00 per class

Department:

Department of Anthropology and Sociology - Temp

Start Date:

01/11/2027

About this opportunity:

The Department of Anthropology and Sociology invites applicationsfor its temporary, part-time Instructor of Anthropology pool.Applicants selected for the pool may be offered assignments toteach one or two undergraduate courses per semester, depending ondepartmental instructional needs and course availability. These aretemporary appointments and are not permanent or tenure-trackpositions. There is no guarantee of a teaching assignment in anysemester, and opportunities for future assignments are dependent ondepartmental needs.

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to beemployed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Applications will be held on file for one year.

What you'll do and what you'll bring:

Position Description:

Faculty in the pool may be needed to teach a variety ofundergraduate courses, such as Introduction to CulturalAnthropology, Archaeology and Culture, and Introduction toBiological Anthropology, in either online or in-person formatsduring the fall and spring semesters. Course assignments will varybased on departmental instructional needs and courseavailability.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Anthropology from an accreditedinstitution.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Anthropology from an accredited institution anddemonstrated excellence in teaching anthropology at thepostsecondary level. Experience in teaching in-person and onlineclasses. Area of specialization (as evidenced by coursework orteaching experience) congruent with departmental course needs.Commitment to high-quality teaching is essential.