Applicants should submit a cover letter and current CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, available teaching evaluations, and the names of three (3) references. Please provide a brief list of listed classes you are qualified to teach or have already prepared.  

You must apply via https://apply.interfolio.com/176413

Priority will be given to those who apply before December 1, 2025

The University of Michigan-Dearborn (UM-Dearborn) is one of the three campuses of the University of Michigan. UM-Dearborn, a comprehensive university offering high quality undergraduate, graduate, professional and continuing education to residents of southeastern Michigan, and attracts more than 9,000 students. Our faculty comes from respected universities and doctoral programs, are recognized for excellence in research and teaching, and are active in professional and academic service roles in their respective fields. US News and World Report recently recognized our campus as a Best Regional University. 

The campus is located on 200 acres of the original Henry Ford Estate. Dearborn is centrally located within one of America's largest business regions. The geographically diverse area provides faculty with a variety of urban, suburban, and rural areas within a reasonable commute, including Detroit, Detroit suburbs, and Ann Arbor.

Summary

The Anthropology Program in the Behavioral Sciences Department of the College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters (CASL) invites applicants for a Lecturer I position starting Fall 2026 to teach one to two sections per year (or more depending on enrollments), including the courses ANTH 320: Culture and Global Business and/or ANTH 421: Education and Culture in Fall 2026 and ANTH 470: Doing Anthropology (an upper level applied ethnographic methods course which engineering/human centered design has asked Anthropology to offer in the past) in Winter 2027.

Additionally, as appropriate to their area of specialization, the ideal candidate will teach one or more of the following classes which may become available in future semesters: ANTH 406: Sexuality and Culture, ANTH 425: Language and Culture, ANTH 371: African Experience in the Americas, and ANTH 376: Power and Privilege in Southeast Michigan (an Academic Service Learning, community-based course), as well as help with coverage of ANTH 101: Introduction to Anthropology (four field).

A mix of 100% online, hybrid, and 100% in person formats can be considered, and classes vary between 3 and 4 credits. Most are offered to a mix of Anthropology students and those from other majors. All offered courses are subject to enrollment. Experience teaching and researching in the topics of these courses and prior teaching experience is strongly preferred. Experience working with area nonprofits, government, or corporations on applied anthropology or related projects also preferred.

• M.A./M.S. or Ph.D. in Anthropology
• Demonstrated training and experience in anthropology and experience teaching anthropology to undergraduates.  

• Ph.D. in hand before the start of classes
• Experience teaching and researching in the topics of the courses.

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Lecturers Employee Organization, AFL-CIO, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

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The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.