Interdisciplinary Sociology & Anthropology Lecturer (Term)

University of Alaska; Anchorage, Northern (AK, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement options

12 paid holidays per year

Tuition waivers for employees and for/

Affordable medical, dental and vision

Job summary

University of Alaska Anchorage invites applications for a Non-Tenure-Track Term Assistant Professor in Sociology or Anthropology. The role involves teaching introductory and upper-division courses, contributing to interdisciplinary programs, and supporting applied curricula that connect classroom learning to real-world social issues.

Ideal candidates will teach in both fields, participate in curriculum development, and collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and community partners to advance

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Sociology, Anthropology, or closely related field by the time of appointment.
• Disciplinary expertise in sociology, cultural anthropology, or a closely related applied social science field.
• Evidence of potential for excellence in teaching at the college/university level.

Responsibilities

• Teach a range of introductory and upper-division courses in anthropology and sociology.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Support applied curricula connecting classroom learning to real-world social issues.
• Teach in general education programs and bachelor’s/minor programs within department.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teaching

Curriculum development

Student mentorship

Education

Ph.D. in Sociology, Anthropology, or closely related field

Job description

University of Alaska Anchorage invites applications for a Non-Tenure-Track Term Assistant Professor in Sociology or Anthropology. The role involves teaching introductory and upper-division courses, contributing to interdisciplinary programs, and supporting applied curricula that connect classroom learning to real-world social issues.

Ideal candidates will teach in both fields, participate in curriculum development, and collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and community partners to advance