Senior Lab Instructor

The Department of Anthropology is a dynamic, interdisciplinary unit with a strong emphasis on engaged, problem-based learning that incorporates opportunities for field and experiential learning. We offer BA, BSc, MA and PhD degrees. Our research and teaching bridges the natural and humanistic sciences to provide students with the range of skills, knowledge and experience necessary to collaboratively address issues that matter to people, places and the planet. Achieving this requires an ongoing commitment to curricular innovation, community engagement and reflective practice.

The Senior Laboratory Instructor (SLI) leads and supports the delivery of lower-division labs and hands-on learning experiences in the areas of socio-cultural anthropology. In close coordination with course instructors, the incumbent will organize, develop and instruct 200-level labs in socio-cultural and multimodal anthropology.

The general responsibilities of this role include creating labs and digital lab resources, teaching labs, supervising course TAs, holding office hours, preparing marking guides, grading exams, and maintaining lab grade records. The SLI also facilitates and participates in the development of experiential learning opportunities for undergraduate students.

This position requires a level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Masters degree (MA or MSc) in Anthropology with a focus on socio-cultural anthropology. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Include

• Instructing in a post-secondary environment, including lab instructing
• Demonstrated excellence for innovation in organizing, coordinating and teaching lab sections for large courses
• Experience with qualitative methodological research approaches
• Acquired experience in media production and teaching, including audio, video, design, and mapping software
• Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive and respectful working and learning environment
• Foundational knowledge in socio-cultural and multimodal anthropology, and qualitative research approaches
• Ability to collaborate, build and maintain positive relationships with diverse individuals and work effectively both independently and in a team environment
• Demonstrated administrative and organizational skills
• Strong communication skills
• Experience in public outreach/engagement is an asset