Job Description

Position Title:

Nontenure Line Faculty Pool - Department of Anthropology

Job Posting Number:

2025066NTL

Job Location:

San Marcos

College/Division:

College of Liberal Arts

Department/School:

Anthropology

Position Description :

The Department of Anthropology at Texas State University seeks to develop a pool of candidates with expertise in Anthropology for possible temporary/nontenured faculty teaching positions.

For information about the department visit the Department of Anthropology website.

Temporary/nontenured faculty are appointed to teach one to four courses per semester. Teaching appointments are based upon student demand on a semester-by-semester basis. Eligibility for annual reappointment is contingent upon satisfactory annual performance evaluations during the term period, in addition to continuity of funding and departmental need. Successful candidates may teach at the San Marcos and Round Rock campuses and/or online, depending on the needs of the academic department.

This posting is for the 2025-2026 academic year. Please note that this posting is not intended to convey that such a need currently exists. Applicants applying for a pool faculty position will be available to the departmental search committee for consideration in case the need arises.

Positions are subject to availability of funds. Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Anthropology or related field with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the teaching field is required by the time of appointment.
• Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in the classroom.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous teaching experience is preferred.

Application Procedures:

The Department of Anthropology will accept applications from qualified applicants on a continual basis. Applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered: .

• Interested individuals should submit the following materials:
• Current CV
• Cover letter outlining specific academic and professional experiences relevant for appointment
• Unofficial transcripts (all in one document)
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness or portfolio of teaching experience (if available).
• As part of our application process, we are requesting contact information for three (3) academic references who can provide information about the applicants skills and experiences. Please provide the names and email addresses for your academic references in the Reference Letter section of the employment application.
• Candidates selected for hire will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree granting universities.

Type of Position:

Temporary Full-Time or Part-Time

Posting Date:

05/30/2025

Review Date :

06/13/2025

Open Until Filled?:

Yes

Legal Notices:

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment, and then subsequent routine background checks/cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements. Reasonable Accommodation:

If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance. A representative from Talent Acquisition will respond to you as soon as possible.

Record Checks and Verifications:

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Eligibility for Employment:

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

Why Work at Texas State?:

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing student population for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.

Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions. Quick Link:

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Job Tags

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