Faculty Opportunity: Teaching Assistant Professor of Anthropology – East Carolina University

Faculty Opportunity: Teaching Assistant Professor of Anthropology – East Carolina University

• Institution: East Carolina University (ECU)

• College: Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences

• Department: Anthropology

• Position: Teaching Assistant Professor

• Position Number: 937626

• Number of Vacancies: 1

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Fixed-Term, Renewable, Non-Tenure-Track

• Contract: 9-Month

• FTE: 1.0

• Location: Greenville, North Carolina, United States

• Teaching Load: 4/4

• Salary: Commensurate with qualifications

• Earliest Start: January 2027

• Job Open Date: October 16, 2026

• Job Close Date: November 6, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST

• Initial Screening Begins: November 7, 2026

Overview of the Role

The Department of Anthropology at East Carolina University invites applications for a Teaching Assistant Professor position beginning as early as January 2027.

This is a full-time, nine-month, renewable, non-tenure-track appointment focused primarily on high-quality undergraduate teaching in the BA Anthropology programme.

The successful candidate will teach courses in Forensic Anthropology and Biological Anthropology and may also contribute to forensic casework and the MA in Anthropology.

Teaching Responsibilities

The successful candidate will teach a 4/4 course load, with four courses each semester.

Teaching will include a combination of:

• Face-to-face courses

• Asynchronous online courses

• Forensic Anthropology

• Introductory Biological Anthropology

• Laboratory-based instruction

• Other undergraduate Anthropology courses as assigned

The candidate may also contribute to graduate-level mentoring and teaching in the MA in Anthropology programme.

Additional Responsibilities

The successful candidate may:

• Assist with forensic anthropological casework.

• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students.

• Contribute to departmental academic activities.

• Support laboratory and field-based learning.

• Participate in teaching-related departmental service.

Essential Qualifications

Applicants must have:

• A Ph.D. in Anthropology or a closely related field.

• Degree from an appropriately accredited institution.

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

Preferred Qualifications

Preference may be given to candidates with:

• Experience teaching Forensic Anthropology.

• Experience teaching Introductory Biological Anthropology.

• Experience teaching associated laboratory courses.

• Experience with forensic anthropological casework.

• Experience teaching in face-to-face and/or asynchronous online formats.

Application Checklist

Applicants must submit:

1. Cover Letter

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy

   • Including evidence of teaching effectiveness

4. Contact Information for 3 Current References

Three formal reference letters will be required for candidates selected as finalists.

Official transcripts will be required upon employment.

Important Dates

• Job Open Date: October 16, 2026

• Application Closing Date: November 6, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST

• Initial Screening Begins: November 7, 2026

• Earliest Expected Start: January 2027

The source separately states that review of applications will begin on November 7, 2026, immediately after the listed November 6 closing date.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through the East Carolina University PeopleAdmin portal.

Position Number: 937626

Official Application Link:
https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/97803

For position-related enquiries:

Dr. Christopher Wolfe
Search Committee Chair
Email: wolfec23@ecu.edu

The position is contingent upon available funding.

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