Doctoral Lecturer- Anthropology

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Department of Anthropology and Interdisciplinary Programs at The City College of the City University of New York invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Doctoral Lecturer to begin in Fall 2026.

We seek anthropologists from across the subfields with innovative theoretical approaches to the study of religion and are open to scholars working in any region or religious tradition, broadly construed. Of particular interest are anthropologists with areas of expertise that complement those of the existing faculty.

The successful candidate will be responsible for and must be committed to teaching and mentoring a diverse student population in introductory and advanced courses within the Department, which is housed within the Colin Powell School (The Division of Social Science). The candidate will also be expected to work collaboratively in service to the Department, the School, and the College.

QUALIFICATIONS

A Ph.D. in Anthropology or appropriate related field is required at time of application.

COMPENSATION

Salary Range: $70,642 to $92,454. Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

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Applications, including the following must be uploaded to the CUNYfirst job application website as a single PDF document:

(1) Cover Letter

(2) Curriculum Vitae with names and contact information of three references

(3) Teaching evaluations

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled with review of applications to begin November 18, 2025.

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Job ID: 31203

Location: City College of New York

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