Description

Detailed Job Description

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology in the College of Liberal Arts at the Rochester Institute of Technology invites applications for a full-time lecturer position in Anthropological Archaeology to begin in August 2026.

Prospective candidates should have earned a Ph.D. in anthropology (archaeology) and demonstrated the ability to teach a variety of courses, including introduction to archaeology and higher-level topics. Geographic expertise should complement existing faculty, and experience with archaeology of the Eastern Woodlands and Northeast is particularly welcome. The candidate should have experience and skills to offer a selection of higher-level methods and topics courses, such as archaeological approaches to gender, health, urban societies, bio archaeology, technology, or other contemporary topics. Expectations include teaching both lecture/discussion-based and laboratory-focused courses depending on departmental need; career advising and mentoring undergraduate students; and providing service to the department, college and university.

We are seeking an individual who has the ability and interest in contributing to a community committed to student-centeredness; professional development and scholarship; integrity and ethics; innovation and flexibility; and teamwork and collaboration. Select to view links to RIT's core values and honor code.

To attract and retain an excellent and innovative faculty, RIT offers a number of programs and professional development opportunities to help faculty succeed from our onboarding and orientation on through to the tenure and promotion process. Information may be found at: https://www.rit.edu/aes/ofr

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Sociology or Anthropology in hand before August 12, 2026
• Teaching experience in archaeology at the college level (may include college-level adjunct or teaching assistant experience)
• Demonstrated commitment to student success and mentoring
• Evidence of interest in collaboratively developing interdisciplinary, project-based curriculum

Department/College Description

THE DEPARTMENT:

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology is a vibrant, interdisciplinary department, whose faculty members share a strong commitment to global justice, human rights, and sustainable futures. This commitment builds on engaged scholarship and coursework in the following three areas: social inequalities, cultural diversity, and globalization. While the investigative focus of each faculty member is distinct and draws on a different body of research or theory, the department's inquiries into inequality, diversity, and globalization intersect and crosscut disciplinary boundaries.

THE COLLEGE:

The College of Liberal Arts is one of nine colleges within Rochester Institute of Technology. The College has over 150 faculty in 13 departments in the arts, humanities and social sciences. The College currently offers fifteen undergraduate degree programs and five master's degrees, as well as a Ph.D. program in Cognitive Science that is interdisciplinary with several partner units across the university.

We encourage the creation, development, dissemination, and application of human knowledge in the arts, humanities, and social sciences by promoting innovative teaching, scholarship, and research, thus providing a comprehensive education for all RIT students. We strive to prepare students for a lifetime of personal growth and responsible citizenship in an increasingly technological and rapidly changing society by maintaining and promoting the intellectual climate on campus, contributing to students' awareness and understanding of diversity, and enhancing students' abilities to reason critically and communicate effectively. We value a rigorous liberal arts education that encourages innovative experiential learning and active scholarship, the highest ethical standards, the educational and social benefits of diversity and global awareness, an interdisciplinary and collaborative environment of openness and academic freedom, a working environment in which all staff and faculty enjoy respect and recognition, and the active and meaningful participation of all members of the College community. More information may be found here: https://www.rit.edu/liberalarts/.

THE UNIVERSITY:

Founded in 1829, Rochester Institute of Technology has a long-standing history of innovation that blends the arts, technology, and experiential learning. In addition to its main campus in Rochester, New York, RIT maintains a strong international presence with over 100 active global partnerships and international campuses in Croatia, Dubai, and Kosovo. As of Fall 2024, total student enrollment across all campuses exceeded 21,000. Nationally recognized for its co-op and internship programs, RIT is supported by more than 4,000 dedicated faculty and staff members committed to student success. Its 1,300-acre suburban campus features cutting-edge facilities that reflect RIT's strengths in applied research, design, and workforce development.

To attract and retain an excellent and innovative faculty, RIT offers a number of programs and professional development opportunities to help faculty succeed from our onboarding and orientation on through to the tenure and promotion process.

How To Apply

Apply online at http://careers.rit.edu/faculty; search openings, then Keyword Search 9993BR Please submit your application, curriculum vitae, cover letter addressing the listed qualifications and upload the following attachments:

• A brief teaching philosophy
• A sample course syllabus
• The names, addresses and phone numbers for three references

You can contact the search committee chair, Dr. David Meiggs with questions at dcmgss@rit.edu.

To receive full consideration, all application materials should be received by January 16, 2026. The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.