Contract Faculty - Anthropology

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Position Information

Location New Westminster/Coquitlam Campus 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.
The Opportunity
You're passionate about academia and dedicated to fostering an environment where students are motivated to learn. As an established professional in your field, your knowledge combined with your innovative and purposeful pedagogical methods uphold the College's reputation to inspire our students to do what they love - and it's clear, in your role, you're doing what you love too!

The Department of Anthropology and Sociology invites applications for contract instructor(s) to teach courses in cultural anthropology, archaeology, and Indigenous culture.

Sound like you? Become part of our passionate faculty! Join us as the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and shape an educational journey that inspires our students to find their passion.
WHO WE ARE
Do what you love. Be good at it. That's how Douglas College defines a great career. It's a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC's Top Employers. We love what we do. And we're looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada's best degree-granting colleges even better.


Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.
WHAT WE OFFER
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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WHAT IT TAKES
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.

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.

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.

Additional Information
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.
Posting Number 00646F Position Type Faculty - Contract Position Title Contract Faculty - Anthropology Anticipated Start Date 01/06/2025 End Date Needs a Criminal Records Check No

How To Apply

Open Date 09/23/2024 Close Date 10/07/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Important Note
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.
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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.