Adjunct Lecturer of Archaeology

College of Charleston
College of Charleston

Posted on Oct 15, 2026

Adjunct Lecturer of Archaeology

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants should have a master’s or doctoral degree in archaeology or a closely related field, with a minimum of 18 credit hours in graduate-level archaeology and closely-related courses, preferably with experience in teaching archaeological methods, regional expressions of past human culture with a focus on material evidence, or cultural heritage management.

Posting Details

General Information
Rank Adjunct Lecturer
FLSA Exempt
Position Type Adjunct
Internal Title Adjunct Lecturer of Archaeology
Department SLCWA
School/Area School of LCWA
Posting Number A2026036P
Specialty and subspecialty, if any, sought
Archaeology: practices, methods, and theories; Archaeological interpretation; regional expressions of past human culture as evidenced through material remains
Courses to be covered
General education courses about archaeology in related disciplines (e.g. Anthropology) and/or upper-level electives in Archaeology or related disciplines as needed, commensurate with relevant degrees, research, and teaching experience.
Position Description
Adjunct lecturer in archaeology. Adjunct assignments are temporary, may be full-time or part-time, and/or immediate or as needed. This job posting is not for a specific assignment or for a full-time FTE faculty position, but rather for a pool of candidates who may be considered for teaching for the fall and spring semesters. Duties include teaching general education 100-level courses and upper-level courses as qualifications and demand warrant. Applicants may be credentialed in archaeology and/or in related fields with coursework and experience in archaeology.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants should have a master’s or doctoral degree in archaeology or a closely related field, with a minimum of 18 credit hours in graduate-level archaeology and closely-related courses, preferably with experience in teaching archaeological methods, regional expressions of past human culture with a focus on material evidence, or cultural heritage management.
Is this position Grant funded? No
EEO Statement
The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/18660

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter / Letter of Application
  2. Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents
  1. Teaching Philosophy
  2. Research and Professional Development Statement
  3. Sample Publication 1
  4. Sample Publication 2
  5. Sample Publication 3
  6. Student Course-Instructor Reviews
  7. Teaching Portfolio
  8. Philosophy of Advising Statement
  9. Philosophy of Student Success & Retention
  10. Syllabi