Visiting Assistant Professor of Anthropology

Department
Sociology, Anthropology and Geography in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences

IU East at a Glance
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Position Summary
Indiana University East invites applications for an anticipated full-time visiting faculty position in Anthropology and Director of the Archaeology Research Center for the academic year beginning August 1, 2023. This position may be converted to tenure-track after the coming academic year, depending on the needs of the program.

Candidates for all full-time faculty positions must demonstrate a strong desire to excel in teaching and provide ongoing support for student success, in and out of the classroom. Candidates must have an interest in building a sustainable program of research, scholarship, and/or creative activity. Candidates should possess four-field training and have, or be eligible for, Registered Professional Archaeologist certification. Area of specialty in Anthropology is open. H-1B visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach Anthropology and Archaeology classes, including online and in-person courses.
• Serve as the Director of the Archaeology Research Center (ARC), including acquiring certification for summer field school courses, maintaining the ARC site, overseeing courses taught at the site, and overseeing summer field school sessions.
• Serve as coordinator of the Anthropology program, including coordination with the department chair on scheduling, communication with adjuncts, assessment, and maintenance of equipment and collections.
• Manage the learning environment through keeping accurate records, submitting grades and other reports on time, and enforcing school and campus academic policies.
• Demonstrate the ability to develop a professional rapport with diverse populations within the university and community.

Required Qualifications

• Earned Doctorate in Anthropology completed by August 2023, is required. Candidates should possess four-field training. Candidates should possess, or be eligible for, Registered Professional Archaeologist certification. Specialty within Anthropology is open. Commitment to high-quality undergraduate teaching. 

Required Documents

1. Curriculum vitae

2. Letter of application

3. List of references

To Apply

Please submit electronically a letter of application, a current Curriculum vitae, and a list of references to the Indiana University Application System at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is hired.

Diversity Statement

Indiana University East values a diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and intellectual perspectives among its faculty, staff, and students. The campus is dedicated to being a strong partner in enhancing the educational, cultural, and economic development of the region it serves through community and civic engagement.

AA/EEO Statement

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