Instructor, Anthropology

**Instructor, Anthropology**:

- Employment Group
- VIUFA
- Position Number
- 00276
- Division
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Department
- Anthropology
- Campus
- Location
- Nanaimo, British Columbia
- Country
- Canada
- Appointment Type
- temporary part-time
- Workload
- To teach one or two 3-credit courses in Spring 2026
- Pay Level
- VIUFA F2: temporary instructional.
- Starting Salary
- $8,196.30 per assigned course consisting of three workload hours. The rate for any courses requiring fewer or greater hours shall be prorated based on this standard.
- Appointment Start Date
- 30-Dec-2025
- Appointment End Date
- 15-May-2026
- Leave Replacement
- Appointment may be extended or end early, depending on return of incumbent.
- Applicant Documents
- CV/Resume, Cover Letter, Course Outline, Teaching Evaluations, Philosophy, Name and contact information of recent supervisors willing to provide a reference
- Posted Date
- 02-Oct-2025
- Closing Date
- 22-Oct-2025
- Job Reference
- 2804

**Duties**:
Teach one or two undergraduate courses in the Anthropology Department. Instruction includes preparation and delivery of lectures, assessment and evaluation of students, facilitation of students' learning, and provision of student support during office hours. The courses will be taught face-to-face. If an instructor cannot be found to deliver these courses face to face then online/blended delivery may be considered.

Spring 2026

ANTH 212 S26N01 - Sociocultural Anthropology
M/W 08:30 to 10:00
Delivery mode: Face-to-Face
Nanaimo Campus

ANTH 324 S26N01 - Food and Culture
T/R 10:00 to 11:30
Delivery mode: Face-to-Face
Nanaimo Campus

Course descriptions and more information about the Anthropology Department can be found on the Anthropology Program page.

**Required Qualifications**:
A doctoral degree in Anthropology with a specialization in Sociocultural Anthropology from an appropriately accredited institution. Note: ABD applicants with a specialization in Sociocultural or equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- A record of successful undergraduate teaching
- Demonstrated knowledge of course content
- Demonstrated ability to delivery courses that address diverse learning styles and cultural and academic background.
- Experience using a common learning management system, such as Desire2Learn, Blackboard, or Moodle

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Experience in teaching small classes in an inclusive institutional environment
- Educational and research expertise directly relevant to the content of ANTH 212/324
- VIU is pleased to offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan. As part of the VIU campus community, our employees work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities._

**Note**: