Description
The Department of Anthropology at the University of Washington, Seattle invites applications for a Lecturer Part Time Temporary in Archaeology with an anticipated start date of September 16, 2026. The successful candidate will join our instructional faculty on a full time (100% FTE) basis for a nine month academic appointment, beginning September 16, 2026, through June 15, 2027. This is a non tenure track, non renewable, fixed term appointment.
The base salary range for this position will be ($7100-$7800) per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach six courses, including hands on laboratory and lecture courses in Archaeology during the academic year. Priority will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience in landscape archaeology and teaching laboratory based courses such as zooarchaeology, geoarchaeology, field mapping, GIS, lithics, ceramics, archaeological dating methods, or other laboratory offerings listed in the department's course catalog. Archaeology laboratory offerings are structured as paired co requisite courses (laboratory (5) and seminar (3)) totaling eight credits.
All courses are taught in person on the UW Seattle campus. Upper division courses typically include a mix of advanced undergraduate and graduate students.
The Department of Anthropology is a large and interdisciplinary academic unit committed to excellence in research, teaching, and service across archaeology, biological anthropology, linguistic anthropology, and sociocultural anthropology.
Qualifications
Applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications:
• Ph.D. in Anthropology or a closely related field (or foreign equivalent) by the start date
• Demonstrated record of effective teaching, particularly in laboratory or applied archaeological courses
Application Instructions
To ensure full consideration, please submit all application materials by May 30, 2026. Applications received after this date may be considered until the position is filled.
Applications must be submitted through Interfolio Faculty Search and should include:
1. A cover letter describing qualifications and teaching experience relevant to archaeological laboratory instruction
2. A curriculum vitae detailing teaching experience
3. Names and contact information for three academic referees
Questions about this position may be directed to Steph Welch at snwelch@uw.edu, subject line: "ARCHY Temp Lecturer Application - Labs".
