Job description

Rank: Guest Faculty
Tenure Information: Non-Tenure Track

Job Description
The Department of Anthropology at Sarah Lawrence College invites applications for a half-time guest faculty position in Linguistic Anthropology for the academic years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025. The successful candidate will teach one course (lecture or seminar) each semester and will be on campus two days per week. We seek an innovative teacher-scholar whose work explores the role of language in society. A wide range of research interests will be considered; these can include the study of theories of language and culture, linguistic ideologies and practices, the politics of language, verbal art, language and identity, discourse analysis, sociolinguistic methods of analysis, and interdisciplinary perspectives. We are especially interested in candidates who conduct research in non-English speaking communities. The successful candidate should have demonstrated excellence, or clear promise of excellence, in teaching linguistic anthropology at the undergraduate level and working individually with students.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in anthropology is preferred.

Requirements for Employment
Effective October 15, 2021, all employees of Sarah Lawrence College must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Exceptions to this requirement will only be considered for documented medical reasons or sincerely held religious beliefs. Any offers of employment will be contingent on successful completion of a background check and submission of proof of vaccination.

Posting Number: F00145P
Open Until Filled: Yes

How to apply

To apply, visit https://www.sarahlawrence.edu/.