Wake Forest University
Visiting Assistant Professor of Anthropological Archaeology, Department of Anthr
Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, North Carolina, United States, 27104
Visiting Assistant Professor of Anthropological Archaeology, Department of Anthropology (R0008280)
Wake Forest University invites applications for a one-year, non-tenure-track Visiting Assistant Professor in anthropological archaeology in the Department of Anthropology, with an effective start date of July 1, 2026. The position is contingent on university funding.
Qualifications An earned Ph.D. in anthropology is required; ABD candidates are invited to apply. Qualified applicants should demonstrate the ability to teach undergraduate courses in archaeology and contribute to an academic environment that fosters learning and growth for all its stakeholders.
Position Summary The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate courses including Introduction to Archaeology and may teach a course in North American archaeology or their area of expertise. Teaching load will be 3/3. Evidence of teaching excellence and commitment to the training and professional development of undergraduates are required.
About Wake Forest University Founded in 1834, Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational institution dedicated to academic excellence in liberal arts, graduate, and professional education. With more than 5,400 undergraduates and 3,800 graduate and professional students, Wake Forest is a collegiate university offering a vibrant, intellectual community with a rich cultural life and a strong athletics program competing in the ACC. The University’s motto is
Pro Humanitate , exemplified by a deep commitment to public service and engagement with the world. For more information, visit: about.wfu.edu.
Location and Community Wake Forest University is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. For more about the city, visit: www.visitwinstonsalem.com.
About the Department Wake Forest’s four-field anthropology department includes nine permanent faculty and three professional museum staff. A significant portion of majors participate in field- or lab-based research, and many present at professional conferences. The Lam Museum of Anthropology supports department-related activities. The department maintains interdisciplinary relationships with programs such as Latin American and Latino Studies, Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies, Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Linguistics, African American Studies, American Ethnic Studies, Environmental Studies, and Cultural Heritage and Preservation Studies. More information at: https://anthropology.wfu.edu/.
Application Instructions Materials should include: 1) a letter of application addressing qualifications, interests, and teaching philosophy; and 2) curriculum vitae. Applications submitted on or before January 5, 2026 will receive full consideration. To apply, visit: hr.wfu.edu/careers. Inquiries may be directed to Prof. Margaret Bender, Chair of the Search Committee (benderm@wfu.edu) or to Wake Forest University Human Resources (askhr@wfu.edu). Background checks are conducted for all final faculty candidates. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Equal Opportunity and Accommodations Wake Forest University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability, or military status.
If you require accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please contact askHR@wfu.edu or (336) 758-4700.
Additional Information
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Administrative
Industry: Higher Education
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Qualifications An earned Ph.D. in anthropology is required; ABD candidates are invited to apply. Qualified applicants should demonstrate the ability to teach undergraduate courses in archaeology and contribute to an academic environment that fosters learning and growth for all its stakeholders.
Position Summary The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate courses including Introduction to Archaeology and may teach a course in North American archaeology or their area of expertise. Teaching load will be 3/3. Evidence of teaching excellence and commitment to the training and professional development of undergraduates are required.
About Wake Forest University Founded in 1834, Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational institution dedicated to academic excellence in liberal arts, graduate, and professional education. With more than 5,400 undergraduates and 3,800 graduate and professional students, Wake Forest is a collegiate university offering a vibrant, intellectual community with a rich cultural life and a strong athletics program competing in the ACC. The University’s motto is
Pro Humanitate , exemplified by a deep commitment to public service and engagement with the world. For more information, visit: about.wfu.edu.
Location and Community Wake Forest University is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. For more about the city, visit: www.visitwinstonsalem.com.
About the Department Wake Forest’s four-field anthropology department includes nine permanent faculty and three professional museum staff. A significant portion of majors participate in field- or lab-based research, and many present at professional conferences. The Lam Museum of Anthropology supports department-related activities. The department maintains interdisciplinary relationships with programs such as Latin American and Latino Studies, Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies, Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Linguistics, African American Studies, American Ethnic Studies, Environmental Studies, and Cultural Heritage and Preservation Studies. More information at: https://anthropology.wfu.edu/.
Application Instructions Materials should include: 1) a letter of application addressing qualifications, interests, and teaching philosophy; and 2) curriculum vitae. Applications submitted on or before January 5, 2026 will receive full consideration. To apply, visit: hr.wfu.edu/careers. Inquiries may be directed to Prof. Margaret Bender, Chair of the Search Committee (benderm@wfu.edu) or to Wake Forest University Human Resources (askhr@wfu.edu). Background checks are conducted for all final faculty candidates. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Equal Opportunity and Accommodations Wake Forest University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability, or military status.
If you require accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please contact askHR@wfu.edu or (336) 758-4700.
Additional Information
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Administrative
Industry: Higher Education
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