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Posted: 05-Jun-26
Location: Collegeville, Pennsylvania
Type: Part-time
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Internal Number: 25077
The Anthropology & Sociology Department at Ursinus College invites applications for an adjunct instructor to teach one lecture section of Forensic Anthropology during the fall semester (August 24, 2026, to December 18, 2026). The class is scheduled to meet weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm.
Course description: Forensic anthropology is a distinct subfield of biological anthropology that applies the techniques of osteology and biomechanics to questions in forensic science. It is a diverse and growing field of anthropology that has practical implications for criminal justice. Class topics include human osteology, crime scene investigation, search, recovery and taphonomy of human remains, laboratory analysis, postmortem interval (or time since death), trauma analysis (cause and manner of death), and the development and application of innovative and specialized techniques. Three hours per week. Four semester hours. (SS.)
Requirements and Qualifications: Candidates must hold a graduate degree in anthropology or be in the process of pursuing one.
