Visiting Assistant Professor, Cultural Anthropology
Internal•Bellingham, WA
•Onsite
About The Position
Western Washington University's Department of Anthropology is seeking qualified applicants for two Visiting Assistant Professor positions in Cultural Anthropology for the 2026-2027 academic year. The successful candidates will be responsible for teaching a range of core and topical courses that complement the department's four-field approach. The teaching load is typically 2 or 3 courses per quarter on a 10-week quarter system, totaling up to 7 courses. Additional teaching opportunities may be available during the Summer 2027 term, either face-to-face or online.
Requirements
- Ph.D. or ABD status in Anthropology or related field
- Record of undergraduate teaching experience as instructor of record in relevant courses.
- Experience, ability, and demonstrated commitment to cultivating learning environments that are equitable and inclusive of students from diverse backgrounds and social identities.
- Specialty or subspecialty in Cultural Anthropology
- Compliance with Immunization policies, including Proof of Rubeola Measles Immunity within 60-days of hire.
- Employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service.
- Successful completion of a thorough background check, including a sexual misconduct background check.
Nice To Haves
- Research and/or teaching that engages critical scholarship and addresses critiques of anthropological practice, including considerations of colonialism and empire, systemic racism, and other systems of power.
- Demonstrated ability to teach one or more classes such as: Intro to Cultural Anthropology, Anthropological Theory, Medical Anthropology, Qualitative Research Methods, Latin American Perspectives, Borderlands, War and Human Rights, and other Cultural Anthropology courses to meet curricular needs.
Responsibilities
- Teach 2 or 3 courses per quarter, on a 10-week quarter system (up to 7 courses total).
- Teach additional face-to-face and/or online courses during the Summer 2027 term.
- Teach a range of core and topical courses, appropriate to their qualifications and complementing the Department’s four-field approach.
Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
