Part Time - Anthropology - Adjunct Instructor

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Penn State Abington’s Division of Social Sciences, Psychological and Social Sciences program, invites applications for an adjunct instructor of Anthropology to teach ANTH 45N: Cultural Diversity: A Global Perspective to begin in January 2027 with the possibility of continuing in August 2027 .

Candidates must be able to teach this introductory course in Cultural Anthropology and classes are in-person or hybrid for this position. We are offering two sections of the course. Those sections run Tuesday and Thursday from 3:05 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. and 4:35 p.m. to 5:50 p.m. There is flexibility, however, in the days/times we offer these courses.

Requirements and Qualifications

• •Preference will be given to candidates who have completed a Doctoral degree in Anthropology, but ABD and Masters level candidates will be considered.
• •Demonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduates is highly desirable.
• •Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to helping all students succeed through engagement in and out of the classroom.

The Abington College of Pennsylvania State University is a four-year college with a diverse population of 4,000 students in the suburb of Abington, Pennsylvania. While maintaining a close-knit academic community atmosphere typical of a small liberal arts college, Abington offers its students and faculty all of the resources of a major research university. Penn State Abington serves racially- and ethnically-diverse students, first-generation college students, students from a range of socio-economic backgrounds, and a significant international student population. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to helping all students succeed through engagement in and out of the classroom.

The review process will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled. Please submit an electronic application using the Penn State Career Finder (https://hr.psu.edu/careers) which includes: a cover letter; a curriculum vitae; a list of courses taught at the college level; and a statement of teaching philosophy. Candidates should be prepared to provide the names, titles, and contact information (telephone, email, and mailing address) of a list of professional references, if requested. Questions should be directed to Dr. Meghan Gillen ( mmg204@psu.edu ), program chair for Psychological and Social Sciences at Penn State Abington.

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