Visiting Assistant Professor of Anthropology

Union College Career Center in Becker Hall • City of Schenectady, NY

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About The Position

Union College invites applications for the position of one year Visiting Assistant Professor of Anthropology, tenure track, beginning September 1, 2026. Review of applications will begin on March 6, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by March 6, 2026 will receive priority consideration. We seek socio-cultural candidates whose research addresses and who can teach courses on at least two of the following: gender, anthropology of religion (particularly Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism), linguistic anthropology, medical anthropology, anthropology of education, family and kinship, and anthropology of childhood. In terms of geographic expertise, preference will be given to candidates who work in Sub-Saharan Africa, the Caribbean, the Middle East, South, East, or Southeast Asia or amongst indigenous people of Oceania or the Americas, but we will also consider other areas not currently represented by faculty in the department. Candidates with Ph.D. in anthropology in hand and teaching experience are preferred, but ABD candidates, as well as candidates in closely related fields are welcome to apply. The successful candidate will teach six courses over three ten-week trimesters.

The Department prides itself on strong teaching and on building relationships with students. Department members are all active scholars who support each other’s scholarship and who value the integration of research and teaching. The department has a long tradition of field schools (currently running in Fiji and India) where students do hands-on research. Anthropology at Union contributes to many interdisciplinary programs and to the Complex Questions general education curriculum that focuses on global challenges and on social justice. Union College offers many opportunities for both faculty and students to engage with multiple disciplines in interdisciplinary programs and unique research initiatives. The successful hire can develop courses in their area of expertise that may contribute to the college’s interdisciplinary programs. We believe that creating and maintaining a welcoming and diverse environment is central to our department mission. Department members actively seek ways of fostering an inclusive and supportive classroom environment. Further information about the Anthropology Department may be found at https://www.union.edu/anthropology

Requirements

• Research addresses and who can teach courses on at least two of the following: gender, anthropology of religion (particularly Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism), linguistic anthropology, medical anthropology, anthropology of education, family and kinship, and anthropology of childhood.
• Geographic expertise in Sub-Saharan Africa, the Caribbean, the Middle East, South, East, or Southeast Asia or amongst indigenous people of Oceania or the Americas, but we will also consider other areas not currently represented by faculty in the department.
• Ph.D. in anthropology in hand or ABD
• Teaching experience

Responsibilities

• Teach six courses over three ten-week trimesters.
• Develop courses in their area of expertise that may contribute to the college’s interdisciplinary programs.
• Actively seek ways of fostering an inclusive and supportive classroom environment.

Benefits

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)
• Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs
• Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development
• Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability
• Tuition programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees