Adjunct Instructor of Anthropology

Advertising Summary: The Virginia Commonwealth University College of Humanities and Sciences is recruiting adjunct faculty for the Fall 2026 semester within the School of World Studies. The program is specifically looking for an instructor to teach an in-person section of our ANTH 103: Introduction to Anthropology course. If successful, the possibility of teaching sections in additional semesters exists.

Your application will remain active for a year; you may resubmit your application for subsequent years. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

NOTE: This is a part-time, non-benefited faculty position. Adjunct contracts are for one semester.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Instruct students in ANTH 103.
• Meet all designated course instruction guidelines, including course preparation, assessments, grading, records management, and submission of the course syllabus.
• Grade assignments and exams in a timely manner based on instructions/rubric provided.
• Respond to student inquiries within 24 hours.
• Submit final grades according to College/Department policy.

Minimum Qualifications

Master"s Degree in Anthropology or a related field

Demonstrated teaching experience at the university level

Demonstrated ability to use modern instructional technology

Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. in Anthropology

Salary Range: $1,437 per credit hour

Contact Information

Contact Name: Matthew Pawlowicz

Contact Email: mcpawlowicz@vcu.edu