Visiting Lecturer in Biological Anthropology

The Department of Anthropology in the School of Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis invites applications for a full-time Visiting Lecturer in Biological Anthropology to start in August 2026. The department is nationally recognized for excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement, with a strong commitment to undergraduate education.

The Department of Anthropology offers both major and minor programs and fosters a collaborative and supportive community among students and faculty. It provides a diverse and rigorous curriculum, featuring intellectually engaging courses for both undergraduate and graduate students, along with hands-on and personalized academic advising.

This is a visiting lecturer position with a 9-month contract. Employer benefits are included.

Responsibilities

for this position consist of a full-time equivalent teaching load, as well as student advising and service. Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Classroom Instruction and Curriculum Responsibilities

• Duties equivalent to a fulltime teaching load, which the university defines as at least 12 credit-hours of classroom teaching in each semester, and which may include a combination of teaching and other departmental service and advising as appropriate.
• Conduct administrative work to prepare, execute and evaluate student performance in the classroom.
• Work in concert with the Anthropology Department’s faculty and staff to support curriculum development and implementation in the pursuit of educational excellence.
• Engage and contribute to pedagogical activities which contribute to the knowledge of the department, the school, and the scholarly community at large.
• Participate in compliance activities necessary for accreditation and assessment of the school and programs.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings, departmental events and other meetings as needed.
• Serve on committees and projects as assigned. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time. Each year Washington University publishes a Safety and Security brochure that details what to do and whom to contact in an emergency. This report also publishes the federally required annual security and fire safety reports, containing campus crime and fire statistics as well as key university policies and procedures. You may access the Safety and Security brochure at https://police.wustl.edu/clery-reports-logs/.
• Doctoral degree in Anthropology from an accredited anthropology program. The doctoral degree should either be “in hand” or scheduled to be awarded before December 31, 2026.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse groups.
• Teaching experience in a college or university setting.
• Cover letter explaining experience and interest in this position
• Teaching Statement. If relevant, please explain prior experience in developing university level courses and curriculum.
• Curriculum Vitae
• Names and contact information for three professional references
• Optional: Example Course Syllabus
• Send all application materials to Kari Kirk (karikirk@wustl.edu)