Visiting Assistant Professor of Anthropology

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Norton, United States Wheaton College (MA) Full time
Posting Details

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Position Title:
Visiting Assistant Professor of Anthropology

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Job Type:
Full-Time

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Staff Work Schedule (hours/dates):

Academic Year Schedule (dates):

Faculty Term:
Full Academic Year

Position Type:
Faculty

Department:
Anthropology

Job Summary/Basic Function:


The Anthropology Department at Wheaton College in Norton, Massachusetts invites applications for a one-year, full-time Visiting Assistant Professor of Anthropology position in cultural anthropology for the academic year.


In addition to teaching courses that contribute to the department's major and minor in anthropology and its major in public health and anthropology, the ideal candidate's expertise will contribute to the college's interdisciplinary program in Women's and Gender Studies.

Teaching responsibilities are three courses per semester.


Wheaton College is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all facets of college life, and strives to create an anti-racist community through inclusive excellence in teaching and curricular programming in which the Anthropology Department plays a leadership role.

Candidates with robust advising and teaching experience are an ideal fit with the college's commitment to excellence in undergraduate education.

The position commences on July 1, 2023.


Applicants should submit the following documents: a letter of interest, a CV, and a one-page teaching and learning statement that evidences and reflects on how the candidate actively engages with inclusive teaching and diversity in the classroom.

Applicants will also need to submit contact information for three references.

Application review begins March 3, 2023. The position will remain open until filled.

Minimum Qualifications:
A PhD in Anthropology is required at the time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:
Compensation and Benefits

To attract and retain the most talented individuals, Wheaton College maintains a flexible and competitive staff compensation and
benefits program.


When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level and scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity.

All salary offers must have the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.

The salary for this position will be commensurate with the qualifications, education and experience.

Physical Demands

ADA Statement:


Individuals must possess these knowledges, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Eeo Statement
Wheaton is a private coeducational liberal arts college within easy
commuting distance of Boston and Providence. We have nearly 1,700
undergraduates from 40 U.S. States and more than 70 countries. Nearly 23%
of our undergraduates are U.S. students of color and 11% are international
citizens. Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the
basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age,
race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic
information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich
an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the
College actively encourages applications from women and members of
underrepresented groups.

Posting Date: 02/06/2023

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled No

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Office of Human Resources

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Contact Email:
Contact Fax

Special Instructions to Candidates:


To prevent the infection and spread of COVID -19 and as an integral part of our public health and safety measures, Wheaton College requires that all successful applicants hired provide proof of full vaccination and one booster for COVID -19 at the time of employment, unless an exemption from this policy is requested and approved.

Applicants believing that they need an accommodation of this policy because of a disability, medical condition, or sincerely-held religious belief should inform the Office of Human Resources after an offer of employment is extended.


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