Lecturer Part-Time Temporary (Archaeology Lecturer 2)

Position Overview

Organization: Anthropology

Title: Lecturer Part-Time Temporary (Archaeology Lecturer 2)

Position Details

Position Description

The Department of Anthropology at the University of Washington, Seattle invites applications for a Lecturer Part-Time Temporary in Archaeology with an anticipated start date of September 16, 2026. The successful candidate will join our instructional faculty on a full-time (100% FTE) basis for a nine-month academic appointment, beginning September 16, 2026, through June 15, 2027. This is a non-tenure-track, non-renewable, fixed-term appointment.

The base salary range for this position will be ($7100-$7800) per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach six courses (lecture and or lab) that provide either a regional survey or a thematic focus in Archaeology. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, Indigenous Archaeology, Pacific Northwest Archaeology, Archaeology of the Americas, Archaeological Theory, or other offerings listed in the department’s course catalog. Priority will be given to candidates whose courses can attract a broad undergraduate audience while supporting advanced training.

All courses are taught in person on the UW Seattle campus. Upper-division courses typically enroll both undergraduate and graduate students.

The Department of Anthropology values high-quality teaching and is committed to creating learning environments that support meaningful student engagement and academic success.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Anthropology or a closely related field (or foreign equivalent) by the start date

• Demonstrated record of effective teaching at the upper-division level

Instructions

To ensure full consideration, please submit all application materials by May 30, 2026. Applications received after this date may be considered until the position is filled.

Applications must be submitted through Interfolio Faculty Search and should include:

1. A cover letter describing qualifications and teaching experience relevant to archaeology lecture courses

2. A curriculum vitae detailing teaching experience

3. Names and contact information for three academic referees

Questions about this position may be directed to Steph Welch at snwelch@uw.edu, subject line: “ARCHY Temp Lecturer Application – Lectures”.

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