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How to Apply
Applicants should upload a CV, and may optionally include a brief letter of introduction, indicating relevant teaching and/or research experience or other information. Candidates may be asked for additional information as the search progresses. Deadline to apply is November 13, 2026.
This appointment opportunity is subject to final approval by the academic unit.
Who We Are
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.
Job Summary
The Anthropology Program invites applicants for a Lecturer I, non-tenure-track appointment which begins January 1, 2027, through April 30, 2027 for the WINTER 2027 term. Contractual full-time rate per term is $25,500 per term. Salary is dependent on number of courses taught and course effort percentage, up to 33.33% appointment for the WINTER 2027 term.
The position is for one section of a four-field Introduction to Anthropology (ANTH 101) taught 100% in person to dual enrollment (high school) students. The class will take place at Grosse Ile High School and is scheduled for two days per week 8am-9:20am.
The course description is as follows: Anthropology emphasizes the holistic study of human beings, in both the past and the present, and this course introduces students to the four primary subfields of the discipline (sociocultural anthropology, biological anthropology, linguistic anthropology, and archaeology) of the discipline. This course shows students how the sub-fields intersect to explain human biological and cultural diversity, provides students with the ability to better understand their own culture in the context of a globalized world, and discusses the applied skills of the discipline.
Depending on enrollments, the ideal candidate may also be considered to teach one or more sections of the following courses to regular university students, either online or on the UM Dearborn campus: ANTH 376: Power and Privilege in Southeast Michigan (an Academic Service Learning, community-based course), ANTH 421: Education and Culture, ANTH 406: Sexuality and Culture, ANTH 425: Language and Culture, ANTH 371: African Experience in the Americas. Course descriptions can be found in the online catalog (https://catalog.umd.umich.edu/undergraduate/coursesaz/anth/). 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. 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.
Required Qualifications*
A PhD degree in Anthropology is required in hand, with experience teaching and/or researching in areas of anthropology related to the course.
Desired Qualifications*
The ability to teach other courses listed in the Anthropology Programs Catalog: https://catalog.umd.umich.edu/undergraduate/coursesaz/anth/
Prior experience teaching related courses is strongly preferred.
Modes of Work
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.
Additional Information
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. PLEASE NOTE: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Union Affiliation
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.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Job Opening ID
285247
Working Title
LEO Lecturer I - ANTHROPOLOGY
Job Title
LEO Lecturer I
Work Location
Dearborn Campus
Dearborn, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Part-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Dbn Col Arts Sci Ltr
Department
Dbn CASL-Sociology & Anthropol
Posting Begin/End Date
11/04/2026 - 11/14/2026
Salary
$25,500.00 - $25,500.00
Career Interest
LEO - Lecturers
How to Apply
Applicants should upload a CV, and may optionally include a brief letter of introduction, indicating relevant teaching and/or research experience or other information. Candidates may be asked for additional information as the search progresses. Deadline to apply is November 13, 2026.
This appointment opportunity is subject to final approval by the academic unit.
Who We Are
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.
Job Summary
The Anthropology Program invites applicants for a Lecturer I, non-tenure-track appointment which begins January 1, 2027, through April 30, 2027 for the WINTER 2027 term. Contractual full-time rate per term is $25,500 per term. Salary is dependent on number of courses taught and course effort percentage, up to 33.33% appointment for the WINTER 2027 term.
The position is for one section of a four-field Introduction to Anthropology (ANTH 101) taught 100% in person to dual enrollment (high school) students. The class will take place at Grosse Ile High School and is scheduled for two days per week 8am-9:20am.
The course description is as follows: Anthropology emphasizes the holistic study of human beings, in both the past and the present, and this course introduces students to the four primary subfields of the discipline (sociocultural anthropology, biological anthropology, linguistic anthropology, and archaeology) of the discipline. This course shows students how the sub-fields intersect to explain human biological and cultural diversity, provides students with the ability to better understand their own culture in the context of a globalized world, and discusses the applied skills of the discipline.
Depending on enrollments, the ideal candidate may also be considered to teach one or more sections of the following courses to regular university students, either online or on the UM Dearborn campus: ANTH 376: Power and Privilege in Southeast Michigan (an Academic Service Learning, community-based course), ANTH 421: Education and Culture, ANTH 406: Sexuality and Culture, ANTH 425: Language and Culture, ANTH 371: African Experience in the Americas. Course descriptions can be found in the online catalog (https://catalog.umd.umich.edu/undergraduate/coursesaz/anth/). 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. 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.
Required Qualifications*
A PhD degree in Anthropology is required in hand, with experience teaching and/or researching in areas of anthropology related to the course.
Desired Qualifications*
The ability to teach other courses listed in the Anthropology Programs Catalog: https://catalog.umd.umich.edu/undergraduate/coursesaz/anth/
Prior experience teaching related courses is strongly preferred.
Modes of Work
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.
Additional Information
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. PLEASE NOTE: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Union Affiliation
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.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Job Opening ID
285247
Working Title
LEO Lecturer I - ANTHROPOLOGY
Job Title
LEO Lecturer I
Work Location
Dearborn Campus
Dearborn, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Part-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Dbn Col Arts Sci Ltr
Department
Dbn CASL-Sociology & Anthropol
Posting Begin/End Date
11/04/2026 - 11/14/2026
Salary
$25,500.00 - $25,500.00
Career Interest
LEO - Lecturers
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in professor of anthropology jobs.
- PhD in anthropology or a closely related discipline required
- Active research agenda with peer-reviewed publications in progress or print
- Experience teaching undergraduate and graduate anthropology courses
- Evidence of external grant funding or demonstrated grant-seeking activity
- Specialization in a defined subfield such as medical, environmental, or forensic anthropology
- Commitment to mentoring graduate students through fieldwork and dissertation writing
Tips for Your Professor of Anthropology Job Search
Tailor your CV to each subfield
Committees in cultural anthropology weigh ethnographic fieldwork and regional expertise differently than archaeology search committees, which prioritize excavation experience and lab methods. Reorder your CV sections and foreground the work most relevant to each posting's stated focus.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists professor of anthropology openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Align your research statement to department needs
Read the department's existing faculty profiles before you write a word. If the posting signals a gap in medical anthropology or environmental archaeology, frame your agenda around how your work addresses that opening without overstating a pivot.
Prepare a teaching portfolio for comprehensive reviews
Many anthropology searches require a teaching portfolio alongside the research statement. Include a diversity statement, syllabi for courses you have taught or could develop, and evidence of student engagement such as evaluations or mentorship examples.
Treat the campus visit as a two-day interview
Your job talk is one hour, but the committee evaluates you across meals, hallway conversations, and your questions to graduate students. Prepare thoughtful questions about the program's MA and PhD structure, fieldwork funding, and faculty collaboration.
Negotiate startup funds before accepting an offer
Fieldwork-dependent research requires upfront costs that salary alone does not cover. Ask explicitly about startup funding for travel, equipment, and research assistance during the offer stage, before you sign, because renegotiating after acceptance is rarely successful.
Professor of Anthropology Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most professor of anthropologys?
San Jacinto College, Kennesaw State University, and Union College are hiring the most professor of anthropologys right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Positions at research universities tend to cluster around departments with active doctoral programs and established fieldwork funding.
How many professor of anthropology jobs are remote?
About 17% of professor of anthropology openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most faculty roles require on-campus teaching and advising. The sub-areas most compatible with remote arrangements are online adjunct courses, research-only appointments, and certain digital or medical anthropology consulting roles.
How do you become a professor of anthropology?
You become a professor of anthropology by completing a PhD in anthropology, conducting original field or archival research, and publishing peer-reviewed work during or after your doctoral program. Most candidates then pursue one or more postdoctoral fellowships or visiting positions to build their publication record before applying for tenure-track roles. A strong teaching portfolio and an active grant history improve your competitiveness significantly.
Can you get a professor of anthropology job with little academic experience?
Entry points exist even with limited formal experience. Adjunct and visiting assistant professor roles are the most accessible starting positions and are often posted mid-year when departments need coverage. Demonstrating a clear research agenda, even before your first peer-reviewed publication appears in print, and having dissertation committee members who are willing to speak to your readiness to teach independently strengthens applications for these roles considerably.
What does the professor of anthropology interview process look like?
Most tenure-track searches begin with a preliminary phone or video interview focused on your research and teaching philosophy. Finalists are invited to a campus visit that typically includes a public job talk, meetings with faculty and graduate students, a teaching demonstration, and a conversation with the dean or provost. The full process from application deadline to offer can take several months, and departments often make decisions in the spring for fall appointments.
Where can I find and apply to professor of anthropology jobs?
You can find and apply to professor of anthropology jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your subfield and experience level, then apply directly to each listing from the job page.
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