Limited Term Contract Instructor, Anthropology

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Job Details

Full Time

Location

Nanaimo, BC

Salary

dollar sign 71,141 to 114,001 per year

Job Description

VIU's Faculty of Social Sciences invites applications for a Limited Term Contract (LTC) position in the Department of Anthropology. We seek an experienced instructor to teach undergraduate courses in sociocultural anthropology. Instruction includes preparation and delivery of lectures, assessment and evaluation of students, facilitation of students' learning, and provision of student support during office hours. The courses will be taught face-to-face.

The courses include:
Fall 2025:
ANTH 112: Introduction to Sociocultural Anthropology
GLST 210: The Human Face of Globalization: An Anthropological View
ANTH 367: People and Cultures of the World

Spring 2026:
2 Sections of ANTH 112: Introduction to Sociocultural Anthropology
ANTH 212: Social Anthropology
ANTH XXX: possibilities include ANTH 324: Food and Culture, ANTH 332: Political Anthropology: People, Power, and Place, ANTH 335: Race and Ethnicity in Canada, or ANTH 338: Death and Dying: Interdisciplinary Perspectives.

Applicants should indicate in their cover letter which of the Anthropology options for the Spring semester they would prefer to teach.

To view course descriptions and more information about the Anthropology Department.

Required Qualifications:

A doctoral degree in Anthropology from an appropriately accredited institution
A record of successful undergraduate teaching
Responsiveness to diverse learning styles and cultural and academic backgrounds
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
Demonstrated technological competencies related to teaching and participation in institutional and departmental activities
Experience using a common learning management system, such as Desire2Learn, Blackboard, or Moodle

Salary Information:

VIUFA F2: $71,141 - $114,001 per annum
Faculty are placed on the salary scale based on education, experience and placement criteria as outlined in the Collective Agreement

Note:

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Vancouver Island University is a comprehensive teaching university with over 13,000 students across three campuses. VIU proudly fosters student success, strong community connections and meaningful collaborations by providing access to a wide range of programs, from academic undergraduate and master’s to industry-responsive trades and vocational training.

VIU is pleased to offer employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan that takes the worry out of retirement. As part of the VIU campus community, you will work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities.

The VIU community acknowledges and thanks the Snuneymuxw, Quw’utsun, Tla’amin, Snaw-naw-as and Qualicum First Nation on whose traditional lands we teach, learn, research, live and share knowledge.

About Vancouver Island University

Work Where You Matter. We invite you to explore the possibilities of a career with Vancouver Island University. Known as a centre of excellence, Vancouver Island University (VIU) produces quality graduates who are in demand by employers across the country and around the world. VIU offers a supportive campus community focused on innovative teaching methods, undergraduate research opportunities and creating an exceptional learning experience for our students. VIU’s rich history and connection with its communities dates back to 1936 when Nanaimo’s first vocational training school opened its doors. Today, VIU offers an extensive range of programming, from industry-responsive trades and applied training to academic undergraduate and graduate degrees. VIU has evolved into a university that supports a student population of over 14,000 learners, including 2,100 international students, over 1,500 Indigenous students, and employs over 2,000 faculty and staff. Located in Nanaimo on British Columbia’s spectacular West Coast, VIU offers the opportunity to live and learn in one of the most beautiful university settings in Canada. VIU is one of BC's top Employers! VIU was named one of British Columbia's top 100 employers in 2023 for the fourth consecutive year by the Top Employers program. We are a proud recipient of this honour and all that it represents about the VIU employment experience.