LIMITED TERM FACULY
Department of Anthropology
Position Announcement
Recruitment #: GENVP06ANTHRO-01
Job Title: Limited Term Vacancies
Closing Date: Open Continuous
Salary: Dependent upon experience
Job Location: Main Campus
About the Position:
The Department of Anthropology maintains a vacancy pool of qualified persons interested in temporary teaching positions. In anticipation of possible openings throughout the academic year and summer sessions, applications are accepted continuously for temporary non-tenure track teaching positions on a part-time basis with occasional opportunities for temporary, full-time appointments. Positions may become available at any time and are typically filled on a quarterly basis.
Terms and Conditions of the Position:
This position is limited-term (non-tenure track) at the rank of Lecturer for the duration of the quarter(s) specified. Typically limited-term appointments are for lower division (introductory) courses in the four subfields of anthropology. There is no expectation of continued employment. The Department, the College, and the University value teaching and the candidate is expected to be an exemplary teacher; to be current in the discipline; to engage students actively in their own learning, including discussion, writing, and analysis; and to maintain high standards regarding course content. The candidate is expected to provide students with feedback on their course work and examinations, and to be available to students through regularly-scheduled office hours in keeping with department policy. It is required to have the students evaluate the course(s) using the standard University evaluation forms and to make those evaluations available to the department chair and faculty for annual review. The candidate is invited to participate in scholarly and/or creative activity. This is not required for limited-term employment, although it is recognized that it can contribute to the quality of instruction. The candidate is also invited to participate in department activities.
Required Qualifications:
Required qualifications are M.A./M.S. in anthropology;
Preferred Qualifications:
Ph.D
Teaching experience working with a diverse student body
About the Department:
The Department of Anthropology has 226 undergraduate majors including 42 bio-anth majors, 30 archaeology concentration, and 15 social studies (elementary education) concentration. In any year, we have between eight and twelve new master’s students. In 2005/06, there were 18 graduate students enrolled. In the last academic year, the eleven tenure-track and five limited-term faculty offered 73 undergraduate courses and 22 graduate courses. In 2005, 134 anthropology majors received their degrees and five graduate students completed the requirements for a master’s degree.
Application Instructions:
Interested candidates should submit a letter of application addressing the above qualifications, current curriculum vita, and names and contact information of three references to:
Daniel L. Boxberger, Professor and Chair
Search #GENVP06ANTHRO-01
Department of Anthropology
Western Washington University
516 High Street
Bellingham, WA 98225-9083
Phone: (360) 650-4798
Fax: (360) 650-7668
Email: Daniel.Boxberger@wwu.edu
Other Information
§ Approved vacancy pool applications will remain active for 3 years.
§ For additional information about Western Washington University, visit
http://www.acadweb.wwu.edu/hr/Employment/profilewwu.htm
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