Contract Faculty - Anthropology

Position Information

Position Title: Contract Instructor

Posting Number: 00646F

Location: Douglas College

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

Start Date: 01/06/2025

End Date: N/A

Open Date: 09/23/2024

Close Date: 10/07/2024

Open Until Filled: Yes

Equity Statement: Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment.

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 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.

Courses include:

• ANTH 1100: Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology
• ANTH 1101: World Prehistory: Ancient Peoples and Places
• ANTH 1112: Introduction to Archaeology
• ANTH 1130: Anthropology of Religion

Responsibilities:

• 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:

• 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.

What Douglas Offers:

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• 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

Special Instructions for Applicants:

Applicants must ensure that the application package is submitted online and includes a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a teaching portfolio, and the names and contact information of three references. In your cover letter, please include a list of courses from our departmental slate that you are interested in teaching, along with a description of how your past experience has prepared you for these courses.

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