Job Opportunities
Lecturer in Archaeology
The Department of Anthropology at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a one-year, full-time, fixed term appointment as lecturer in archaeology, beginning August 16, 2010. Ph.D. required; teaching experience, and documentation of high course evaluations necessary; experience in the development of online courses desirable. The successful candidate will teach three courses per semester, including an introductory survey course, method and theory, New World (Mesoamerican and North American) prehistory, introduction to anthropology, an intermediate-level undergraduate course in an area of their own specialization or interest, and develop an online course in archaeology for a general audience. Renewal of contract for subsequent years may be considered. Electronic submission of applications is strongly preferred. Applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, evidence of exceptional teaching experience and skills, and names and contact details of three references by e-mail to fmaring@la.psu.edu by January 8, 2010. If unable to send electronically, applications can be mailed to Faye Maring, Department of Anthropology, The Pennsylvania State University, 414 Carpenter Building, University Park, PA 16802. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.
Lecturer in Biological Anthropology
The Department of Anthropology at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a one-year, full-time, fixed term appointment as lecturer in biological anthropology, beginning August 16, 2010. Ph.D. required; teaching experience, and documentation of high course evaluations necessary; experience in the development of online courses desirable. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic department and will add to our mission by teaching three courses per semester, one of which will be an introductory survey course in biological anthropology. Other courses to be taught will be an introductory course in anthropological genetics, and two high-level undergraduate courses in an area of specialization or interest. Development of an online version of the introductory survey course will count as teaching one course in one semester. Renewal of contract for subsequent years may be considered. Applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, evidence of exceptional teaching experience and skills, and names and contact details of three references by January 15, 2010 to Faye Maring at fmaring@la.psu.edu . Electronic submission of application is strongly preferred. If you are unable to submit your application electronically, please mail to Faye Maring, Department of Anthropology, The Pennsylvania State University, 414 Carpenter Building, University Park, PA 16802. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.
