The Department of Cultural and Social Studies at Creighton University invites applications for a non-tenure track Resident Assistant Professor for a one-year appointment specializing in medical anthropology beginning in Fall 2025. The successful candidate will teach a 4-4 course load.

The Department of Cultural and Social Studies is an undergraduate department with several distinct, yet complementary programs. We seek dynamic instructors with a desire to teach excellent undergraduate students. Along with teaching courses in medical anthropology, candidates may be expected to engage students from a variety of disciplines. Depending on the successful candidateâ??s area of specific expertise, the courses they teach may support major/minor requirements for other Departmental programs, including cultural anthropology, public health, sociology, criminal justice, social work, health administration and policy, and/or justice and peace studies.

Qualifications

A Ph.D. in Anthropology (or a closely related field) is preferred; ABD will be considered
Ability to foster student learning, development, and decision making in support of studentsâ?? goals, success, wellness, and needs
Evidence of excellent college level teaching is preferred
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop rapport quickly and effectively with a diversity of populations
Empathy and compassion for the experiences of others

Application Instructions

Candidates should submit their application through Interfolio. When prompted please upload the following:

Letter of Intent or Cover Letter
Current curriculum vitae
Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Sample Syllabus

If a candidate is called for an interview, they will be required to provide:

Original academic transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended (photocopies acceptable during initial application process).
One page statement describing candidate's potential contributions to Creighton's mission (https://www.creighton.edu/about/mission-history).
Three letters of recommendation, at least two of which should speak to the candidateâ??s teaching ability.

Review of completed applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For further information, please visit our department website. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Laura Heinemann, Director of Undergraduate Anthropology Programs (lauraheinemann@creighton.edu). For questions or issues submitting your application or materials, please contact HR@creighton.edu.

About Creighton

At Creighton, we offer meaningful work driven by a 475-year-old Jesuit tradition committed to social justice and serving others. Through this tradition, we push the boundaries on innovation. We pursue new knowledge for the betterment of society. We seek to improve our world through Catholic and Jesuit values.

Omaha is a diverse community of 850,000 with a rich history; an active food, entertainment, and sports scene; and a vibrant music and arts community. Recent Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College rankings recognized Creighton University among the top 20% of institutions in its survey and among the Top 10 big-city colleges in the Midwest. Creighton University also ranks in the top third of National Universities in U.S. News & World Reportâ??s and was previously recognized for 16 years in a row as No. 1 among Best Regional Universities â?? Midwest.