Part-Time Anthropology Lecturer

Tufts University Department of Anthropology is seeking a qualified Part-Time Lecturer, for spring 2010 to teach one course, Biological Anthropology (Anthropology 40), enrollment 150-200 students.  Lecture, no sections, but Teaching Assistants are used for grading and office hours. This introductory course applies evolutionary perspectives to basic concepts of human biology -- including Mendelian and population genetics, human growth and adaptation, primates, and human paleontology – and a range of contemporary problems such as emergent diseases, urbanization, and global warming. The proportion devoted to each topic will depend on specialization of the instructor. Teaching experience required. Applicants must have at least ABD standing in Anthropology. 

Please send letter of application, CV, names and e-mail contact information for two references, and list of potential topics and readings to:

Stephen Bailey

Department of Anthropology

Tufts University

302 Eaton Hall

Medford, MA 02155

Review of applications will begin on October 27, 2009 and continue until the position is filled. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty.  Tufts University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.  For more information, please contact stephen.bailey@tufts.edu