Nontenure Line Faculty Pool - Department of Anthropology

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: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/52849.

• 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 applicant’s 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.