Teaching Assistant Professor

East Carolina University; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

East Carolina University invites applications for a fixed-term Teaching Assistant Professor in Anthropology. The position is 9-month, renewable, non-tenure track, beginning January 2027, teaching four courses per semester in a mix of in-person and online formats to support the BA Anthropology program.

The candidate will teach Forensic Anthropology and Introductory Biological Anthropology, may assist in casework, and contribute to MA teaching and mentorship as needed.

Qualifications

• PhD in Anthropology or closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Experience in teaching undergraduate courses is preferred.
• Forensic anthropology teaching experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach four courses per semester (4/4 load) in face-to-face and asynchronous online modalities, including Forensic Anthropology and Introductory Biological Anthropology.
• Assist in forensic anthropological casework and potentially mentor MA students.

Job description

Teaching Assistant Professor

Position Number: 937626

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Anticipated Recruitment Range: Commensurate with Qualifications

Position Type: Faculty (Teaching)

Job Category: Faculty (Teaching)

Organizational Unit Overview: Academic Affairs, led by the Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, comprises the university's colleges, schools and libraries, along with other academic support and administrative units. Academic Affairs works collaboratively to strengthen ECU's culture of academic excellence in line with our mission to be a national model for student success, public service and regional transformation.

The Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences advances access, knowledge, and opportunity through high-quality undergraduate and graduate education, innovative research and creative activities, and meaningful community engagement, all grounded in the liberal arts and sciences. We equip our graduates to address complex challenges, contribute meaningfully to their communities, and lead fulfilling lives.

The Department of Anthropology offers a BA and MA in Anthropology and undergraduate certificates in Forensic Anthropology and Cultural Resources Management. Our programs provide students with a broad education in anthropological subfields while offering specialized training and applied experiences that prepare graduates for a range of professional pathways. The department engages in field opportunities, laboratory research, and partnerships with museums, federal agencies, and community organizations. Faculty collaborate with colleagues across ECU, including Criminal Justice, Biology, and Brody School of Medicine.

Job Duties: The Department of Anthropology at East Carolina University (ECU) invites applications for a fixed-term Teaching Assistant Professor, beginning as early as January 2027. This 9-month, renewable, non-tenure track position is expected to provide high-quality undergraduate instruction in the BA Anthropology degree program. The successful candidate will teach four courses each semester in a combination of face-to-face and asynchronous online modalities (a 4/4 teaching load). Teaching expectations include Forensic Anthropology and Introductory Biological Anthropology lectures and labs. The successful candidate may also assist in forensic anthropological casework and may contribute to mentorship and teaching for the MA in Anthropology.

Minimum Education/Experience: PhD in Anthropology or closely related field. All degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation: None.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education: The preferred candidate will have experience teaching courses in Forensic Anthropology and Introductory Biological Anthropology. The preferred candidate will also have forensic anthropological casework experience.

Inquiries about the position can be addressed to the search committee chair, Dr. Christopher Wolfe, [e-mail].

Contingent upon available funding.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.

Job Close Date: 11/06/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Initial Screening Begins: 11/07/2026