The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Fordham University invites applications for the position of full-time, non-tenure-track Lecturer in biological anthropology, starting January 2027. We seek a scholar to teach at the undergraduate level whose scholarship focuses on some aspect of biological anthropology. The candidate should have a demonstrated ability to teach an introductory course covering the broader field, as well as more focused courses aligned with the candidate’s specialization.
Fordham lecturers are participants in the Service Employees International Union Local 200 United. For information about full-time lecturer benefits, please visit the Fordham information page for SEIU
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in hand at the time of appointment. Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the college level is required; an active research and publication program would be appreciated, but is not required. The successful candidate will be located primarily at Fordham College’s Rose Hill campus (in the Bronx) with the possibility of future service and teaching at the Lincoln Center campus (in Manhattan) or in interdisciplinary programs. The initial contract will be for one year, renewable.
Applications should be submitted online at Interfolio ( https://apply.interfolio.com/190683) and should include a cover letter, CV, peer and student teaching evaluations, if available, sample syllabi, and the names and contact information for three references. Applications received by October 1 will receive full consideration. Please direct inquiries to Dr. Allan Gilbert (gilbert@fordham.edu).
Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Effective October 24, 2025, the University will not approve or move forward with any new faculty hires that require the filing of an H-1B petition who are foreign nationals residing outside the U.S. For all other aspects, we will continue to follow Fordham’s policy on Appointment of Nonimmigrant Faculty
