Sociology and Anthropology (Cultural Anthropology), Full-Time Lecturer, Faculty

Sociology and Anthropology (Cultural Anthropology), Full-Time Lecturer, Faculty Middle Tennessee State University - 4.2 Murfreesboro, TN Job Details Temporary | Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance 403(b) Life insurance Qualifications Master's degree in anthropology Research Master's degree Doctor of Philosophy University teaching experience Anthropology Online instruction Senior level Classroom Teaching Teaching Full Job Description Sociology and Anthropology (Cultural Anthropology),

Full-Time Lecturer, Faculty Job Number:

FAC688

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Liberal Arts Job Title Sociology and Anthropology (Cultural Anthropology), Full-Time Lecturer, Faculty Department Sociology and Anthropology University Expectation MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students. Salary The salary is commensurate with education and experience. Job Summary/Basic Function The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a full-time, temporary (non-tenurable) faculty position (#129150) at the rank of lecturer. This is a one-year temporary appointment. The contract may be renewed annually based on available funding, demonstrated need, and satisfactory performance as assessed by annual evaluations. The appointment start date is August 1, 2026. The successful candidate will be a cultural anthropologist with four-field training and demonstrated excellence in and a commitment to undergraduate teaching. The successful candidate will have a 5/5 teaching load, including multiple on-ground and online sections of our undergraduate cultural anthropology general education course and additional new or existing undergraduate courses in their area of expertise. A willingness to work with a diverse student body that includes many first-generation college students, along with a demonstrated commitment to quality undergraduate teaching, is expected. To learn more about our department, please visit https://soc.mtsu.edu/. Required Education A master's in anthropology is required by the appointment date. Other Desirables Special consideration will be given to applicants with the following: an area of expertise that will complement, rather than duplicate, existing faculty strengths, for example, geographic, methodological, or theoretical areas of research. a PhD in anthropology. expertise in cultural anthropology. experience teaching undergraduate anthropology courses. Documents Needed to Apply To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and a statement of teaching philosophy.

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The cover letter should include details of the courses the applicant is qualified to teach and a description of the applicant's research and field experience. Special Instruction to Applicants For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage at https://mtsu.edu/facultyrecruitment/. If you need help with the application process, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at (615) 898-5128. If you have position-specific questions, please contact Karla Barnes at . MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following: Sick Leave Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty 13 paid University holidays Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance Retirement plans Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans Educational benefits for the employee, their spouse, and dependents Click here for additional information. MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://police.mtsu.edu/annual-security-report/ or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424. MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus. This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered. For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email .

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05/12/2026

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