Anthropology Instructor

5 months ago

Burnaby, Canada Alexander College Full time

**TITLE: Anthropology Instructor (Sessional)**

**POSITION OVERVIEW**:

- **ANTH 101 - Introduction to Anthropology**: What differentiates humans from other animals and from each other? Anthropology attempts to answer this question by exploring the diversity of human culture, including the social, economic, political, linguistic, and belief systems of industrial and non-industrial societies from around the world. Types of anthropology and its historical development, fieldwork practices, and problems in anthropology will also be discussed. Special attention will be paid to indigenous and postcolonial perspectives, as well as ethical fieldwork practices and the maintenance of human rights in a global framework.

**EMPLOYMENT TYPE**: Part-time, contract

**TERM**:Various terms during the academic year

**CLOSING DATE**: Ongoing

**LOCATION**: Burnaby/Vancouver Campus

**SCHEDULE**: Flexible, dependent on availability

**WHY JOIN US**:

- Group extended health, dental, and life benefits
- Annual Professional Development days
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee engagement events and activities
- Facilities: Brand new campus and office space that emphasizes a culture of environmentally friendly practices. Secure bike lockers and shower.
- Supportive, friendly, and encouraging team of people

**WHO WE ARE**: Alexander College is a private post-secondary institution serving approximately 4,000 students every year. Students choose to study at Alexander College to complete their Associate of Arts or Science degree or take a variety of University Transfer courses. We strive for excellence in higher education for students from many cultural backgrounds and language abilities by providing university transfer courses and degree programs, individual support services, and campus activities to foster local and global community engagement.

**REQUIREMENTS**
- Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Anthropology, or equivalent
- 2 years’ experience teaching the same or similar courses at another BC post-secondary institution
- Able to demonstrate success in innovative or student-centered teaching techniques
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of course learning outcomes an asset
- Proficient with educational technology including databases and online learning environments
- Excellent instructional capability
- Able to maintain professionalism and cordiality when working with others
- Strong Proficiency in English

**HOW TO APPLY**:
Other titles for this role: Sessional Instructor, University Teacher, Lecturer, Contract Instructor, Anthropology Instructor

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Burnaby, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Master's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- teaching: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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