The Anthropology Department at Skidmore College invites applications for a two-year, full-time visiting assistant professor position in cultural anthropology beginning Fall 2025. We seek a broadly trained cultural anthropologist with demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching. The position requires teaching 5 courses per year (18 credits), including Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (both semesters), a mid-level geographic or topical course, and two upper-level seminars. Applicants must demonstrate excellence in teaching and a strong commitment to undergraduate education at a liberal arts college. PhD required at time of appointment.

Skidmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college with a reputation for putting academic theory and creative expression into practice. Skidmore is known for its faculty of teacher-scholars devoted to the instruction and mentoring of undergraduates; approximately 2,500 talented students from nearly 50 states and over 40 countries. Additional information about the Anthropology Department can be found at skidmore.edu/anthropology. 

The application deadline is May 12. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, please submit the following materials to the Skidmore applications portal:

• On-line application


• Cover letter with a statement that describes teaching experience and proposed courses;


• Syllabi for two courses (1) Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (AN101); and (2) an upper-level seminar for Anthropology majors/minors that examines a theoretical or subject specialization with a strong theoretical component (see 300-level course descriptions here)


• Up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV); and


• Contact information for two references.

After an initial review of applications, a short list of candidates will be asked to submit additional materials including academic transcripts and course evaluations, and letters of references will be requested. Zoom interviews, including a teaching demonstration, will be scheduled with selected candidates. Questions concerning the search should be directed to Professor Siobhan Hart, Search Committee Chair shart1@skidmore.edu.

Salary: $67,636 plus comprehensive benefits.

All bargaining unit faculty members are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between Skidmore College and Services Employees International Union, Local 200United.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

EEO STATEMENT

Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable post-offer background check result.

CREATIVE THOUGHT MATTERS.

About Skidmore College

Skidmore is a highly selective liberal arts college with a reputation for its creative approaches to just about everything. With its relatively small size and student-faculty ratio, the College is a close-knit academic community. Skidmore is known for its faculty of teacher-scholars devoted to the instruction and mentoring of undergraduates; approximately 2,400 talented men and women from some 47 states and 46 countries.In the universe of selective, private liberal arts colleges, Skidmore's distinctiveness is expressed in the statement that "Creative Thought Matters". This idea reflects not only the historical strength of the College's programs in the fine and performing arts but also the understanding that creativity is required for achievement in any area of human endeavor.The city of Saratoga Springs is widely recognized as one of America's great communities. It is located in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains, within a three-to-four-hour drive from New York City, Boston or Montreal. Travel & Leisure calls Saratoga Springs one of "America's Greatest Main Streets" as well as "one of the best college towns in the nation," Money Magazine says it's one of the nation's top 100... places to live, and Princeton Review describes it as a "perfect college town." It's a community rich in history and tradition. Famed mineral waters, a Revolutionary War battlefield, and the nation's oldest thoroughbred racetrack represent portions of that history. Also, it's a community of arts and culture. The Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) is the summer home to the New York City Ballet, Philadelphia Orchestra, and a performing venue for top rock and jazz musicians.The Skidmore College community awaits your arrival, so if you welcome challenges and are interested in making a difference, come join us!

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