Non-Tenure Track Term Assistant Professor of Sociology or Anthropology at University of Alaska Eastern, KY

About the Position

The Department of Anthropology & Geography at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) invites applications for a Non-Tenure-Track Term Assistant Professor of Sociology or Anthropology with the ability to teach in both fields. This position offers the opportunity to teach engaging introductory and upper-division courses, contribute to interdisciplinary undergraduate and graduate programs, and support applied curricula that connect classroom learning to real-world social issues. We welcome applicants excited to work with a collaborative department committed to student success, community engagement, and preparing students to understand and address complex cultural and social challenges.

Responsibilities

• Teach a range of introductory courses in anthropology and sociology, as well as upper-division courses aligned with their research interests and training.
• Contribute creatively to the department’s bachelor’s and master’s programs in anthropology, as well as its minor in sociology.
• Support student learning across programs with a strong emphasis on applied curricula.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Sociology, Anthropology, or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
• Disciplinary expertise in sociology, cultural anthropology, or a closely related applied social science field.
• Demonstrated capacity for scholarly or creative activity, including publications, presentations, or a defined research agenda.
• Evidence of potential for excellence in teaching at the college/university level.

Preferred Experience

• Cross-training in both cultural anthropology and sociology.
• Evidence of effective teaching across modalities, including online or hybrid formats.
• Experience with curriculum development, program assessment, or course design.
• Familiarity with or experience in grant writing and project management.
• Experience teaching or working in an open-access, public university.
• Evidence of interdisciplinary collaboration or applied/community-engaged scholarship.
• Experience or demonstrated potential for contributing to interdisciplinary programs.
• Knowledge of regional issues or communities relevant to the institution’s mission (e.g., Circumpolar North, Alaska Native communities, rural engagement).

We Offer

• Competitive salary and full employee benefits package.
• Retirement options.
• Faculty time off.
• 12 paid holidays per year.
• Tuition waivers for employees and family members.
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision care coverage.

About the Company

The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Alaska Anchorage is a welcoming and diverse academic community, providing a world-class, Alaska-rooted education that prepares students for the challenges of today and tomorrow through educational excellence, transformative research, creative expression, and community engagement. The University of Alaska Anchorage is the largest of three universities in the University of Alaska system, serving nearly 12,000 students from all over the United States and 89 countries.

Location

This position is located on the University of Alaska Anchorage campus in Anchorage, AK. Anchorage, the largest city in Alaska, sits on the lands of the Dena’ina and Eklutna peoples and has an ethnically diverse population of 295,000. Anchorage offers a lively intellectual and cultural life, including opera, symphony, theater, art events, and a variety of restaurants. Set between snow-capped peaks of the Chugach Mountains and the ocean waters of Cook Inlet, the city offers ready access to state and national forests and parks, year-round outdoor recreation, and unsurpassed natural beauty.

Application Details

Application review will begin on September 15, 2026. To ensure consideration, please submit your application by 11:55 PM Alaska Standard Time on September 14, 2026.

For more information about living in Anchorage, please visit lifeinanchorage.com.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Kristen Ogilvie, Search Committee Chair at [email protected].

To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

This position is term-funded and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

The University of Alaska is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the ADA team at [email protected].

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