Visiting Assistant Professor

Trinity Univesity • Waxahachie, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Trinity University seeks applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor (VAP) in Sociocultural Anthropology in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology beginning in August 2026. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in economic and/or environmental anthropology, as well as to those who have previous experience with sole-taught courses. The candidate will be expected to be able to teach lower-division courses such as Introduction to Anthropology or Humans and the Environment, and develop upper division courses of their choice in their area of specialization. One-year appointment (effective Fall 2026) with eligibility to apply for proposed tenure-track position (the position is pending approval). The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Trinity University is a secular, independent, private institution, founded in 1869. Trinity offers high-quality science, liberal arts, and pre-professional programs as represented by the four schools (STEM, Arts & Humanities, Social Science and Civic Engagement, and Business) to approximately 2,500 undergraduate students from the U.S. and more than 45 countries. The attractive campus overlooks downtown San Antonio, a city rich in heritage and ethnic diversity. Additional information can be found on the Resource Guide to Trinity & San Antonio. The Department of Sociology and Anthropology supports a four-field approach to the discipline. The department prizes interdisciplinary research and has strong connections to the International Studies and Environmental Studies interdisciplinary majors. The Department of Anthropology is part of the School of Social Science & Civic Engagement, home to six academic departments and four interdisciplinary programs. The School has a long record of involvement in interdisciplinary research and teaching, both within the School and across the University. It prizes experiential learning opportunities for Trinity students, including research with faculty, consulting for local civic organizations, and teaching in San Antonio schools. Both the Department of Anthropology and the University as a whole value and safeguard academic freedom for faculty members in their teaching and scholarship. Trinity is guided by a set of core values and is committed to implementing practices in pursuit of an inclusive campus for all students, faculty, and staff to feel welcomed and engaged in a community of learning.

Requirements

• An earned doctorate in Anthropology by August 10, 2026.
• Some teaching experience at the undergraduate level
• Evidence of teaching excellence at the undergraduate level
• Demonstrated commitment to Trinity University’s liberal arts mission
• A demonstrated commitment to Trinity’s value of intentional inclusion

Nice To Haves

• Relevant graduate coursework in Cultural Anthropology with a specialization in Economic and/or Environmental Anthropology.

Responsibilities

• The Visiting Assistant Professor will teach a total of 6 anthropology courses during the 2026-2027 Academic Year (3 in the Fall, 3 in the Spring) to support the curricular needs of the department and the Pathways general education curriculum.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees