Lecturer in Anthropology (Cultural)

TRINITY COLLEGE (Hartford, Connecticut) and the department of anthropology, invite applicants for a fulltime, long-term lecturer in CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY. This position comes with a three-year renewable contract that is then renewable every five years thereafter.

Geographic area and topical interest are open. However, the candidate should demonstrate synergy with the department’s current interests in environment, development, gender, religion, museums, and health. Candidates must have completed their Ph.D. by the time of the appointment and have some teaching experience. Successful candidates will have a strong background in current theories of and trends in cultural anthropology. Annually, candidates will teach three sections of “ANTH 101: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology” and two courses in their own field of research. The position has a five-course annual load. The college also offers ample opportunity and support for scholarly research.   

Trinity College seeks a faculty that reflects the changing demographics of our student body. Our student body is diverse, representing 41 states and 70 countries, with 21 percent U.S. students of color and 50 percent who identify as women. More than 90 percent of students live on campus. Trinity is a highly selective, independent, nonsectarian liberal arts institution located in the capital city of Hartford, Conn. With more than 2,100 full-time undergraduate students and 91 graduate students, the college maintains a rigorous academic profile complemented by a vibrant and diverse co-curricular program. We consider our location in a culturally and socioeconomically diverse capital city to be among Trinity’s most distinctive assets, and we cultivate strong connections with our surrounding neighbors and with institutions and organizations throughout Hartford and the region. As a preeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives.

To apply please include the following items: (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) two syllabi, one for “Introduction to Cultural Anthropology” and one in the candidate’s area of specialization that synergizes with current departmental foci; (4) a teaching statement describing teaching philosophy, equity in the classroom, awareness of teaching challenges and their possible solutions, the centrality of ethics in teaching, and experience or goals regarding student advising; (5) names and contact information for three references.

All application materials are due by October 15, 2024. People from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Questions about this position may be directed to the chair of the department, Prof. Timothy R. Landry at timothy.landry@trincoll.edu.

The Department of Anthropology’s web site may be accessed at: https://www.trincoll.edu/Academics/MajorsAndMinors/anthropology/