Instructor-Limited Term in Biological Anthropology
Job Summary
Job ID 300021
Position # 40111428
Augusta University's Department of History, Anthropology, and Philosophy at Augusta University is seeking to fill a one-year Instructor-Limited Term position in Biological Anthropology, beginning in August 2026. The candidate should have at least a master's degree, or equivalent, in Anthropology with clear qualifications to teach the subfield of Biological Anthropology as a laboratory science. Demonstrated teaching excellence at the college level is preferred. This position does not meet the requirements to be on a tenure track.
Responsibilities
- Teach 12 hours per term. Courses taught will include general education sections of Introduction to Biological Anthropology and Biological Anthropology Laboratory, as well as upper-division classes on Human Origins and other introductory and upper-level courses assigned by the department chair.
- Student mentoring, grading, and compliance with university policies regarding teaching, such as reporting attendance and holding final exams during assigned times
- Create, update, and submit course syllabi/outlines to the department and university platforms, as required by university and system policies
- Promote student success by engaging in activities that enhance student learning and position learners to be successful in achieving their short- term and long-term academic, career, and personal growth goals.
- Attend departmental and other required meetings and provide service to the program, department, and university as assigned
Required Qualifications
M.A in Anthropology or ABD Status
Experience as a teaching assistant or in teaching biological anthropology at the college level
Required faculty employment qualifications for all USG institutions and all academic ranks within these institutions shall be: Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)'s requirements for institutional accreditation; Evidence of ability as a teacher; Evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned; Successful experience (which will necessarily be waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements); and, Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Anthropology
- Experience teaching biological anthropology at the college level
- Demonstrated success teaching a wide range of student populations
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