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Anthropology - Non-Tenure Track Faculty Vacancy Pool
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.
About the Department:The Department of Anthropology has 235 undergraduate majors including 35 bio-anth majors, 15 bio-cultural majors, 32 archaeology concentration, and 23 social studies/elementary education. In any year, we have between eight and twelve new master's students. In 2008/2009, there were 16 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 2008, 115 anthropology majors received their degrees.
Position Responsibilities:This position is limited-term (non-tenure track) at the rank of Instructor 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:
* MA/MS in anthropology
* Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness in anthropology
Preferred Qualifications:
* PhD
* Teaching in a diverse student population
Academic Emphasis:Anthropology
Job Location:Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA
Salary:Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Bargaining Union:United Faculty of Western Washington
Application Instructions and Requested Documents:Please log in below and submit your application via WWU's Electronic System for Employment (EASE). Note: You will need to be using Internet Explorer to utilize our online application system.
A letter of application addressing the above qualifications, current curriculum vita, and names with contact information for three references is required. You may cut and paste or upload your materials as noted on the EASE application.
Questions can be directed to:
Daniel L. Boxberger
Professor and Chair, Vacancy Pool
Department of Anthropology
360-650-4798
Daniel.Boxberger@wwu.edu
Other Information:Vacancy pool applications will remain active for 3 years.
Job Posted:4/15/2009
Closing Date Notes:Open continuously
Recruitment #:090056
WWU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities, Vietnam-era and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply. All new employees must comply with the immunization policy and show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service before beginning work at WWU. A thorough background check will be conducted on all new hires. For disability accommodation, call (360) 650-3774.
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