Job Description

Position Title:

Assistant Teaching Professor of Anthropology

Compensation:

Department:

Department of Anthropology and Sociology

Start Date:

08/14/2026

About this opportunity:

The Department of Anthropology at Ball State University invites applications for a non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor beginning August 2026.


The Department of Anthropology has approximately 78 majors and 31 minors with 5 faculty members. Faculty expertise spans archeology, biological, and cultural anthropology. Students are supported by a range of engaged learning opportunities, such as study abroad, internships, field schools, and immersive learning.


Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

What you'll do and what you will bring:

Duties and Responsibilities: Responsibilities consist of a 4/4 teaching load, including upper-division archaeology courses such as Midwest Prehistory, Archaeology Lab Methods, and Applied Archaeology (1 section per semester) and introductory courses in archaeology and other introductory anthropology fields as needed (3 sections per semester; may include cultural anthropology).


Courses will be taught on campus although some courses may be delivered online. There may be an opportunity to teach an archaeology field school during fall semester and/or summer teaching of introductory archaeology courses as needed, dependent upon enrollment.

Minimum Qualifications: A PhD degree in anthropology from an accredited college or university by the date of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications: A PhD in anthropology, with specialization and experience in the prehistoric archaeology of the Midwest or eastern North America and experience in cultural resources management.

How to apply:

For inquiries, please contact:

Dr. Groover at mdgroover@bsu.edu.

Please follow upload instructions to attach all of the required supporting documents listed below: NOTE: Do not use the Autofill feature for resume:

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents:

• Teaching Evaluations
• Course Syllabi

Consideration Date: to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by October 30th, 2025. (Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.)

What we offer:

At Ball State University, we understand the importance of balancing professional responsibilities with personal well-being. That's why we offer 12 paid sick days and 10 holidays a year. Plus, our paid parental leave (6 weeks) is there for life's most significant moments. We offer affordable health and dental insurance, robust long-term disability and life insurance plans, as well a range of retirement benefits to provide financial security to you and your family. These benefits ensure that you can focus on your work and personal growth without worrying about the unexpected.

When you work for us, you are family. And to show our support of your family, we will cover 90 percent of your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State. This offer is good from the very first day you start. It's just one way we do our part to uplift you.

Let's fly together toward a secure and prosperous tomorrow.

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Job Tags

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