University of Houston
Professor of Practice - Anthropology
University of Houston, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Professor of Practice – Anthropology
The Department of Comparative Cultural Studies in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Houston invites applications for a full‑time, non‑tenure track position to begin Fall 2026. The successful candidate will teach Introduction to Biological Anthropology, Introduction to Archaeology, and courses in their disciplinary specialty. Depending on enrollment and course needs, a 3:4 course load per semester will be expected.
Essential qualifications include a Ph.D. at the time of hire, a four‑field background, and the ability to teach online courses using CANVAS. The candidate will be based on the main campus but is expected to offer courses (both face‑to‑face and online) at the main or Katy campuses.
Responsibilities
Teach Intro to Biological Anthropology and Intro to Archaeology courses.
Teach additional courses in the specialized discipline.
Maintain a teaching appointment with a 3:4 course load per semester.
Deliver courses both online (CANVAS) and face‑to‑face.
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in a relevant field at the time of hire.
Four‑field academic background.
Experience teaching online using CANVAS.
Ability to develop and teach courses for undergraduate students.
Application Requirements
Letter of Application.
Curriculum Vitae.
Contact information for three professional references.
Evidence of teaching experience.
Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be required upon selection).
Sample syllabi (optional).
Applications must be submitted through the University of Houston career portal at https://careers.uh.edu/jobs/search/uh-postings and a copy of the letter of interest should be emailed to Dr. Dinah Hannaford (chair of the search committee) at drhannaf@central.uh.edu. The deadline for applications is February 1, 2026.
The University of Houston System requires a criminal history check for all faculty appointments. Faculty conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (communication infrastructure, cybersecurity, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment, water treatment) are subject to regular security reviews.
Everyone is encouraged to apply. The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions.
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Essential qualifications include a Ph.D. at the time of hire, a four‑field background, and the ability to teach online courses using CANVAS. The candidate will be based on the main campus but is expected to offer courses (both face‑to‑face and online) at the main or Katy campuses.
Responsibilities
Teach Intro to Biological Anthropology and Intro to Archaeology courses.
Teach additional courses in the specialized discipline.
Maintain a teaching appointment with a 3:4 course load per semester.
Deliver courses both online (CANVAS) and face‑to‑face.
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in a relevant field at the time of hire.
Four‑field academic background.
Experience teaching online using CANVAS.
Ability to develop and teach courses for undergraduate students.
Application Requirements
Letter of Application.
Curriculum Vitae.
Contact information for three professional references.
Evidence of teaching experience.
Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be required upon selection).
Sample syllabi (optional).
Applications must be submitted through the University of Houston career portal at https://careers.uh.edu/jobs/search/uh-postings and a copy of the letter of interest should be emailed to Dr. Dinah Hannaford (chair of the search committee) at drhannaf@central.uh.edu. The deadline for applications is February 1, 2026.
The University of Houston System requires a criminal history check for all faculty appointments. Faculty conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (communication infrastructure, cybersecurity, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment, water treatment) are subject to regular security reviews.
Everyone is encouraged to apply. The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions.
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