Lecturer anthropology Job at Inside Higher Ed, Lexington, KY

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  • Inside Higher Ed
  • Lexington, KY

Job Description

Job Title

Lecturer in Anthropology

Requisition Number

FE04636

Department Name

8E020:Anthropology

Work Location:

Lexington, KY

Type Of Position

Faculty

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Tenure Track Status

Non-Tenure Track

Required Education

Ph.D. in Anthropology is required.

Required Related Experience

n/a

Required License/Registration/Certification

n/a

Job Summary

The Department of Anthropology in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky invites applications for a full-time Lecturer position to begin January 1, 2026. The selected candidate will be appointed to a 9-month, non-tenure eligible faculty position for an initial two-year period that has the potential for renewal and for promotion to Senior Lecturer after five years. The first year Distribution of Effort will be 90% Teaching, and 10% Departmental service. The preferred candidate will have experience teaching both introductory and advanced undergraduate courses, including large lecture classes, senior capstone seminars, and online instruction. In addition to teaching, the successful candidate will mentor undergraduate students and contribute to the Archaeology Field School. Demonstrated expertise in cultural anthropology, archaeology, international studies, and Latin American studies is required. Ph.D. in Anthropology is required.

Applicants must include the following: 1) letter of application (upload as Cover Letter), 2) CV, 3) Teaching statement (upload as specific request 1), and 4) Current Transcript(s). In addition, please provide the names and contact information for three references when prompted in the academic profile. This information may be utilized to solicit recommendation letters from your references within the employment system.

Employment at UK is subject to fund availability and comes with comprehensive rewards, focusing on your total well-being and career development, with leadership striving to provide a strong work-life integration. The university generously contributes to employees’ retirement plans, medical coverage, and life insurance. In addition, UK offers optional benefits such as dental and vision insurance, additional retirement plans and much more. To learn more about these benefits, please visit: .

Questions about this search should be addressed to Dr. John Schultz, Department Chair, Department of Anthropology, University of Kentucky (John.Schultz@uky.edu). Application deadline is October 21, 2025 .

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :

No

Deadline To Apply

10/21/2025

Open Until Filled

No

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status or whether the person is a smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Job Tags

Full time,

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