Instructor I in Biological Anthropology – #37694

The Department of Anthropology invites applications for a two-year full-time term position in Biological Anthropology at the rank of Instructor I, commencing July 1, 2026, or on a date mutually agreed upon, with teaching to begin in the Fall term, 2026.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience and/or ability to teach a wide range of undergraduate courses in biological anthropology, including introductory biological anthropology/archaeology, human osteology, forensic anthropology, human evolution, and medical anthropology.

Duties will consist of in-person undergraduate instruction (80%) and service (20%). The teaching load will be 21 credit hours per year (seven courses) spread across Fall, Winter, and Spring terms and will include foundational courses in biological anthropology at the first- and second-year levels, as well as more advanced undergraduate courses.

The Department seeks candidates with demonstrated excellence or potential in teaching, including evidence of effective and innovative instructional practices. A Ph.D. in Anthropology or a closely related field is required at the time of application.

The Department currently has twelve full-time tenured and tenure track faculty members and one Instructor, and offers a full range of both undergraduate and graduate programs. Further information about the Department can be obtained from https://umanitoba.ca/arts/anthropology.

To enhance our department and create role models for a diverse population of students, we particularly invite applications from those who can support and enhance our diversity, including Indigenous peoples, women, racially marginalized persons, persons with disabilities, persons of marginalized sexualities and genders, and those committed to a diverse environment.
Applications including a curriculum vitae, a description of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available), and contact information for three references should be sent to Madeleine Hoskins [email protected] (PDF files preferred). Please ensure to specify position number 37694 in the application. For further information contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Fabiana Li [email protected].

The closing date for receipt of applications is May 31, 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to give a virtual mock teaching presentation and interview towards the end of June.

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The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).

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