Instructor Pool - 2026/2027: Anthropology

OSU Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

OSU Oregon State University’s Anthropology program invites applications for one or more fixed-term, non-tenure-track Instructor positions on a term-by-term basis for the 2026-2027 academic year. Appointments may be renewed or transitioned at the Director's discretion.

The program supports a four-field approach and community-focused learning. Preferred candidates hold a PhD in anthropology or related field or demonstrate ability to design and teach inclusive courses; a Master’s degree is required

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Anthropology or related field.
• Evident commitment to educational equity.
• PhD in Anthropology or related field (preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to design, teach and assess inclusive courses.

Responsibilities

• Instruction

Skills

Educational equity

Education

Master's degree in Anthropology or related field

PhD in Anthropology or related field

Job description

Department

College of Liberal Arts

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, teach and assess courses that support inclusive learning principles and promote equitable teaching practices, to the benefit 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

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