Adjunct Faculty - CANTH 1101: Cultural Anthropology; Fall 2026 Term I; Remote
About The Position
Lesley University's department of Humanities and Social Sciences is seeking a highly qualified adjunct instructor to teach: CANTH 1101 - Cultural Anthropology; Fall 2026 Term I; Remote, Asynchronous. This course introduces students to basic anthropology concepts and methods of cultural analysis. Students will chronicle the development and evolution of anthropology, and focus on cultural anthropology, the study of human social behaviors, beliefs and interaction. Students will be encouraged to analyze processes of change within and between groups, especially in regard to identity, family, religion and spirituality, economy, politics, power and globalization. The majority of the work will be classroom-based, but experiential components will be included and are essential to understanding the role of an anthropologist in the field.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Anthropology or a closely related field
- Successful experience teaching at the undergraduate level
- Demonstrated knowledge of cultural anthropology, anthropological theory, and qualitative research methods
- Demonstrated commitment to student-centered, inclusive, and equitable teaching practices
- Ability to facilitate respectful discussions on culture, identity, diversity, and global issues
- Experience using learning management systems and educational technology to support teaching and learning
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Nice To Haves
- PhD or terminal degree
Responsibilities
- Teach CANTH 1101 - Cultural Anthropology
- Introduce students to basic anthropology concepts and methods of cultural analysis
- Chronicle the development and evolution of anthropology
- Focus on cultural anthropology, the study of human social behaviors, beliefs and interaction
- Encourage students to analyze processes of change within and between groups, especially in regard to identity, family, religion and spirituality, economy, politics, power and globalization
- Include experiential components essential to understanding the role of an anthropologist in the field
- Facilitate respectful discussions on culture, identity, diversity, and global issues
- Utilize learning management systems and educational technology to support teaching and learning
Benefits
- Compensation targets governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
