Instructor at InsideHigherEd
Job Description
Instructor
Begins:Spring Semester 2026
About the College:Spelman College seeks instructors dedicated to excellence in teaching and to the continued enhancement of the academic environment for students and colleagues. Founded in 1881, Spelman College is a private four-year liberal arts college located in Atlanta, GA. The oldest historically Black college for women in the United States, Spelman is a member of the Atlanta University Center Consortium and Atlanta Regional Consortium for Higher Education.
Position Description:The Department of Sociology and Anthropology invites applicants for a part-time instructor position. The candidate could teach one, two, or three anthropology courses in the Spring 2026. Geographic and topical areas of specialization are open, but people with expertise in food studies and/or medical anthropology are preferred. Possible courses include Introduction to Anthropology, Ethnographic Methods, Anthropological Theory, Medical Anthropology, or electives in the candidate’s area of specialization.
To apply for the position, please submit the following documents to PeopleAdmin by November 15, 2025.- a cover letter- A curriculum vitae- A teaching statement- sample course syllabi (Intro to Anthropology, Ethnographic Methods, Anthropological Theory, and/or a course in the candidate’s area of expertise- the names and contact information for three references
- transcripts.
This position is contingent upon the availability of sufficient funding.
Please Note: This part-time faculty position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Only candidates authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship will be considered.
MA in Anthropology; ABD in PhD Program.
Posting Number:F624P
Open Date:09/18/2025
Close Date:11/15/2025
Open Until Filled:No
Special Instructions to Applicants:Any correspondence regarding the position or your application will be relayed to you by our Faculty Affairs Team. Please do not reach out to any department faculty regarding the position or status of your application. We appreciate your interest and consideration.
EEO Statement:Spelman College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a smoke-free campus.
Deadline to Receive Letter(s) of Reference:11/21/2025
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