Job Title
Anthropology, Full-Time Lecturer, Faculty
Department
Sociology and Anthropology
University Expectation
MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.
Salary
The salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Job Summary/Basic Function
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a full-time, temporary (non-tenurable) faculty position (#129230) at the rank of lecturer in anthropology and archaeology. This is a one-year temporary appointment. The contract may be renewed annually based on available funding, demonstrated need, and satisfactory performance as assessed by annual evaluations. The start date for the appointment is August 1, 2025.
We seek a southeastern U.S. archaeologist (pre-contact or historic) who can teach multiple online and on-ground sections of our general education World Prehistory course and one or more additional classes in their area of expertise. These may include existing courses (Southeastern Archaeology, Tennessee Archaeology, North American Archaeology, Biological Anthropology, or Sunken Continents—a critique of pseudoarchaeology) or a special topics course in the candidate’s specialty area (e.g., GIS, lithic analysis, pottery analysis, cultural resource management). The successful candidate is expected to teach five undergraduate courses each semester.
Required Education
A master's degree in anthropology or a closely related field or a master's degree with at least 18 hours of graduate work in the anthropology discipline is required by the appointment date.
Other Desirables
Applicants with a terminal degree or who are ABD in anthropology or a closely related field will receive special consideration. In addition, those with expertise in southeastern U.S. archaeology (pre-contact or historic), experience teaching undergraduate anthropology or archaeology courses will receive special consideration.
Documents Needed to Apply
To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a statement of teaching philosophy. The cover letter should describe in detail the courses the applicant is qualified to teach as well as research and field experiences.
Special Instruction to Applicants
For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage at https://mtsu.edu/facultyrecruitment/.
If you need help applying, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at (615) 898-5128. If you have position-specific questions, please contact Karla Barnes at Karla.Barnes@mtsu.edu.
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MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:
- Sick Leave
- Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
- 13 paid University holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement plans
- Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
- Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
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MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://w1.mtsu.edu/police/annual-security-report.php or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.
MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.
For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.
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Application Review Date: 05/15/2025
