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Position Title Teaching Assistant Professor of Biological Anthropology
Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track
Provide Rank Teaching Assistant Professor
Position Number 006441
VISA Sponsorship VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.
Department Anthropology - 250050
Working Location City State Boone NC
Position Summary Information
Minimum Qualifications A Ph.D. in Anthropology or a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a closely related field with significant experience in Anthropology and evidence of teaching experience is required.Candidates who are ABD at the time of application will be considered but a candidate hired without degree in hand by July 1 would be hired at reduced rank and salary.
Areas of Interest No Minimum Level Required
The Department of Anthropology at Appalachian State University invites applications for a nine-month full-time non-tenure track appointment with full benefits in Biological Anthropology at the rank of Teaching Assistant Professor to begin August 2026. We seek a broadly trained biological anthropologist who is passionate about teaching at the undergraduate level.
LicenseCertification Required NA
Description of the Department or Unit With 14 full-time faculty members and over 150 undergraduate anthropology majors the Department of Anthropology at Appalachian State University is committed to a comparative and holistic approach to the study of the human experience. Our program provides a broad understanding of the origins as well as the meaning of biological and cultural diversity in the world past present and future and it offers the opportunity for understanding world affairs and crafting solutions to problems within the total context of the human experience. For more information about our academic programs faculty students and facilities please visit our website.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities The successful applicant will teach a full course load consisting primarily of a lecture section and 3-4 lab sections of a large 80- to 120-student introductory-level general education biological anthropology course Our Primate Heritage which focuses on topics in human evolution and biological variation with potential to teach another upper-level course in the candidates area of specialization in some semesters according to departmental needs.
Type of Position Full Time
Position Appointment Type 1.0
Number Of Months Per Year 9
Physical Demands of Position Typical physical demands of classroom and educational environments in a professional position at a university.
Posting Details Information
Proposed Date of Hire 08012026
Suggested Salary Range Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
ABD Consideration ABD with reduction in rank and salary see desc. below
ABD Description ABD with reduction in rank and salary ABD will be considered for this position. Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire. If confirmation of defense is not provided by the deadline the candidate will receive a new one-year fixed-term contract and be hired at the rank of Instructor. The candidates salary will also be reduced to a lower rate commensurate with other full-time instructors in the same department. However if degree verification is provided before the end of the one-year fixed-term contract the candidate will be returned to the rank of assistant professor with commensurate compensation beginning July 1 of the following academic year.No ABD consideration Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position. Since ABD will not meet the minimum requirements ABD will not be considered.
Special Instructions to Applicants For a complete application please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State Universitys Job Board
1 Cover letter 2 pages maximum delineating your interests qualifications and teaching approach. 2 Curriculum vitae which includes a list of three references with contact information. 3 Unofficial transcripts for the highest degree earned or in progress. non-password protected
Applications from candidates who are ABD at the time of application will be evaluated but the Ph.D. must be officially awarded before the job start date or the candidate will be hired at reduced rank and salary.
Applicants should feel free to reach out to the search committee chair Susan Lappan lappansmappstate.edu with any questions about the position or to request accommodations throughout the application process.
UNC System Code Section 6102 Special Faculty Hires The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source on enrollment levels or any other contingency established by the institution.
UNC System Code Section 6102 Special Faculty Hires The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source on enrollment levels or any other contingency established by the institution.
Posting Date 03102026
Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins 03242026
Search Chair Name Susan Lappan
Search Chair Email lappansmappstate.edu
Quick Link httpsappstate.peopleadmin.compostings53356
Posting Number FA00478P
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk .
Applicant Documents
Required Documents Cover Letter Letter of Interest Curriculum Vitae List of References with Contact Information Transcript-Associate Unofficial - No Password Protected Documents
Optional Documents