Contract Faculty - Anthropology

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Contract Faculty - Anthropology Posting Number 00646F Location New Westminster/Coquitlam Campus Grade or Pay Level In accordance with the current Collective Agreement Salary Range Hourly: $52.41-$114.65/hour. Per Three Credit Course: $7,947. Actual salary or hourly rate will be based on the number of credits and term of appointment according to the Collective Agreement. Position Type Faculty - Contract Posting Type Internal/External Regular/Temporary Contract Employment Type Part-Time Posting Category Faculty Start Date 01/06/2025 End Date Equity Statement
Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.
Work Arrangements
The Department of Anthropology and Sociology invites applications for contract instructor(s) to teach courses in cultural anthropology, archaeology, and Indigenous culture.

We will will hire for at least four sections for the Winter 2025 semester, beginning January 6, 2025.

Additional courses would be determined in consultation with successful candidates in keeping with their areas of expertise. Such courses include:

ANTH 1100: Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology (multiple sections)

ANTH 1101: World Prehistory: Ancient Peoples and Places

ANTH 1112: Introduction to Archaeology

ANTH 1120: Indigenous Cultures of British Columbia

ANTH 1130: Anthropology of Religion

ANTH 1160: Indigenous Cultures of Canada

Please see our departmental website for additional course offerings.

Workload is assigned each year based on available sections.
What Douglas Offers
We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

•Transit-accessible campuses
•Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
•Competitive salaries
•Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
•Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
•Professional Development funding
•Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

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The Role
The Anthropology Department at Douglas College invites applications for a contract faculty position beginning in the Winter 2025 semester. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, cultural anthropology, archaeology, and Indigenous culture.

Responsibilities

The successful applicant(s) will:

•Plan lectures and seminars based on the curriculum and program guidelines
•Instruct students and facilitate learning
•Assess and evaluate student progress
•Plan, organize, and manage learning activities
•Provide academic advice to learners
•Maintain quality learner-centred instruction
•Actively contribute to collegial activities within the department, the faculty, and the college
•Work with colleagues to maintain a positive working environment"

To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need
Successful Applicants Will Meet the Following Criteria:

•A completed PhD in Anthropology from an accredited university. Doctoral candidates may be considered if a defence date is established.
•Demonstrated evidence of experience in teaching courses in cultural anthropology, archaeology, and Indigenous cultures, particularly at the first year level.
•Demonstrated evidence of excellence in teaching diverse groups of students, and commitment to undergraduate education.

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Posting Detail Information

Open Date 09/23/2024 Close Date 10/07/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant
Applicants must ensure that the application package is submitted online. The application package must include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a teaching portfolio (samples of course syllabi, at least one sample class assignment, and teaching evaluations, or other evidence of teaching effectiveness), and the names and contact information of three references.

In your cover letter, please include a list of courses that from our departmental slate that you are interested in teaching. Further, for each course you list, briefly describe how past experience or study has prepared you to teach the course.

Interested applicants must ensure their application is submitted online and received by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, October 7, 2024.

All candidates selected for an interview will need to provide original sealed transcripts for educational credentials noted on their resume.

If selected for an interview, the applicant must also arrange for two letters of reference addressed to The Selection Committee.
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://www.douglascollegecareers.ca/postings/12993