Job Description

The Department of Anthropology at Tufts University is seeking a part-time lecturer in cultural anthropology to teach two courses in the 2026-2027 academic year, with a potential focus on gender and sexuality.

• Fall 2026 , ANTH 12 Gender in World Cultures, an introductory course introducing anthropological approaches to gender and the global diversity of gender formations.
• Spring 2027, a mid- or upper-level cultural anthropology course on a related topic, potentially Kinship: Living in Relation; Queer Anthropology; or Global Feminisms.

Qualifications

We are seeking candidates with college-level teaching experience; a Ph.D. in Anthropology is preferred, but ABD candidates and those with PhDs in related fields are also encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions

All materials are submitted via Interfolio at: apply.interfolio.com/182882 Applicants must submit a letter of application including a statement of teaching interests & experience, a CV, and at least one sample syllabus for a class or classes that could be taught at Tufts. Please also send us the contact information for two people who might provide letters of reference.

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