Instructor Pool - 2026/2027: Anthropology

OSU Rec Sports - Sport. Leadership. Wellness.; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon State University’s Anthropology program invites applications for fixed-term, non-tenure-track Instructor positions for the 2026-2027 academic year. Some appointments may be renewed or transition to instructional roles at the Director’s discretion.

The program emphasizes a four-field approach with M.A., M.S., and PhD options. It is part of the School of Language, Culture, and Society with broad interdisciplinary collaboration. Start: 2026-09-16; End: 2027-06-15.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Anthropology or related field.
• Evident commitment to educational equity.
• Preferred PhD in Anthropology or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to design, teach and assess courses that support inclusive learning principles and promote equitable teaching practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver undergraduate anthropology courses.

Skills

Equity-minded teaching

Instructional delivery

Education

Master’s degree in Anthropology or related field

PhD in Anthropology or related field

Job description

Department:

College of Liberal Arts

For additional information, please contact:
Lynn Roylance

[e-mail]

541-737-3847

Job Summary:

The Anthropology program in the School of Language, Culture, and Society invites applications for one or more fixed-term, non-tenure-track, full/part-time Instructor positions on a term-by-term basis for the 2026-2027 academic year. Some of these appointments may be reviewed for renewal or transition to an instructional position on an annual basis at the discretion of the Director.

The Anthropology program at Oregon State University is committed to a four-field approach. The program offers an M.A., M.S., and PhD in Applied Anthropology. For more information, see http://oregonstate.edu/cla/anthropology. It is part of the School of Language, Culture, and Society, which also includes undergraduate and graduate programs in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies; an undergraduate program and graduate minor in Ethnic Studies; minors in Indigenous Studies, Latinx Studies, Social Justice, Queer Studies; undergraduate majors and minors the World Languages & Cultures Program and a certificate in Food in Culture and Social Justice. Our School values interdisciplinary collaboration, community-centered research, and socially transformative learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Instruction

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Anthropology or related field.

• Evident commitment to educational equity.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in Anthropology or related field

• Demonstrated ability to design,teachand assess courses that support inclusive learning principles and promoteequitableteaching practices, to thebenefit of all learners.

Working Conditions/Schedule:

Salary Range:

Salary is commensurate with skills, education and experience.

Anticipated Start Date:

2026-09-16

Anticipated End Date:

2027-06-15

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

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OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. If this position has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities and/or driving duties and you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at [e-mail].