Non-Tenure: Visiting Lecturer

The Department of Anthropology in the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas A&M University invites applications for a temporary, non-tenure track, 9-month Visiting Lecturer position beginning August 1, 2025. The successful candidate will be expected to teach four courses in each of the fall (2025) and spring (2026) semesters, including multiple sections of introductory-level anthropology courses.

About the department: The Department of Anthropology is comprised of 29 full-time faculty in four distinct programs: cultural anthropology, biological anthropology, nautical archaeology, and terrestrial archaeology. It also features the Center for the Study of the First Americans and the Center for Maritime Archaeology and Conservation, and is closely affiliated with the non-profit Institute of Nautical Archaeology.

About the university: The main campus of Texas A&M University in College Station is a public land-grant institution with nearly 70,000 students. It serves undergraduate students who are primarily from the State of Texas, along with a graduate student and faculty body from around the world. 

Required Qualifications: Candidates must possess a PhD in Anthropology or related field. Preference will be given to candidates with experience as an instructor of record for anthropology courses.

Review of applications will begin May 5, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Application materials include a 1-2 page cover letter, a current CV, names and email addresses of three references, and a personal statement to include philosophy and plans for research, teaching, and service, as applicable (no more than 2 pages). All application materials must be submitted through Interfolio using the following link:  http://apply.interfolio.com/166091. Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Darryl de Ruiter at deruiter@tamu.edu.