Visiting Assistant Professor

Job description

Job Family Group: Faculty Time Type: Full time Department/Office: Sociology & Anthropology Exemption Status: Exempt Job Description: Trinity University seeks applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor (VAP) in Sociocultural Anthropology in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology beginning in August 2026. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in economic and/or environmental anthropology, as well as to those who have previous experience with sole-taught courses. The candidate will be expected to be able to teach lower-division courses such as Introduction to Anthropology or Humans and the Environment, and develop upper division courses of their choice in their area of specialization. One-year appointment (effective Fall 2026) with eligibility to apply for proposed tenure-track position (the position is pending approval). The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Trinity University is a secular, independent, private institution, founded in 1869. Trinity offers high-quality science, liberal arts, and pre-professional programs as represented by the four schools (STEM, Arts & Humanities, Social Sc...