Part Time - Anthropology - Adjunct Instructor

Penn State University; Abington Township (PA); On-site; USD 2,500 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State Abington invites applications for an adjunct instructor of Anthropology to teach ANTH 45N: Cultural Diversity: A Global Perspective starting January 2027, with possible continuation in August 2027. Courses are in-person or hybrid, with two sections scheduled Tue/Thu evenings, and some scheduling flexibility.

ABD/masters considered; doctorate preferred, with emphasis on undergraduate teaching excellence.

Qualifications

• Preference for a Doctoral degree in Anthropology; ABD and Masters considered.
• Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching is highly desirable.
• Commitment to helping all students succeed through engagement in and out of the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Teach ANTH 45N: Cultural Diversity: A Global Perspective (Intro to Cultural Anthropology).
• Deliver instruction in-person or hybrid; manage two sections Tues/Thurs 3:05–4:20 pm and 4:35–5:50 pm with some schedule flexibility.
• Assess student learning and contribute to undergraduate student engagement and success.

Skills

Doctoral degree in Anthropology

ABD or Masters in Anthropology

Undergraduate teaching

Commitment to student success

Education

Doctoral degree in Anthropology

ABD in Anthropology

Master's degree in Anthropology

Job description

Penn State Abington’s Division of Social Sciences, Psychological and Social Sciences program, invites applications for an adjunct instructor of Anthropology to teach ANTH 45N: Cultural Diversity: A Global Perspective to begin in January 2027 with the possibility of continuing in August 2027.

Candidates must be able to teach this introductory course in Cultural Anthropology and classes are in-person or hybrid for this position.

We are offering two sections of the course. Those sections run Tuesday and Thursday from 3:05 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. and 4:35 p.m. to 5:50 p.m. There is flexibility, however, in the days/times we offer these courses.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Preference will be given to candidates who have completed a Doctoral degree in Anthropology, but ABD and Masters level candidates will be considered.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduates is highly desirable.
• Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to helping all students succeed through engagement in and out of the classroom.

The Abington College of Pennsylvania State University is a four-year college with a diverse population of 4,000 students in the suburb of Abington, Pennsylvania. While maintaining a close-knit academic community atmosphere typical of a small liberal arts college, Abington offers its students and faculty all of the resources of a major research university. Penn State Abington serves racially- and ethnically-diverse students, first-generation college students, students from a range of socio-economic backgrounds, and a significant international student population. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to helping all students succeed through engagement in and out of the classroom.

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