Anthropology - Non Tenure Track Vacancy Pool
Anthropology - Non Tenure Track Vacancy Pool
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Job Description
The Department of Anthropology is actively engaged in cooperation with our students and community members in decolonizing our curriculum. We include a wide variety of courses which specifically incorporate accessibility diversity equity and inclusion (ADEI) topics and active research. As a community of scholars we have an extensive history of collaborative graduate and undergraduate papers posters and publications in national and regional forums directly addressing ADEI issues and research. We have worked over several decades to create collaborative ties with local Coastal indigenous communities and create a welcoming and supportive learning environment at the University.
We are a fourfields department committed to the importance of the unique perspectives offered by our diverse field. We value ongoing collaboration across subdisciplines and maintain strong interdisciplinary ties throughout the university. Western Washington University places value on both teaching and research and the department prides itself in the success of our faculty integrating inquiry and pedagogy in our work which is reflected in the consistently significant number of majors and minors in our program. The successful candidate will join a community committed to both knowledge creation and teaching.The successful candidate will build and maintain a research program involving both undergraduate and graduate students and will collaborate with researchers in and beyond the department and program.
For more information about the Department of Anthropology please visit the departmentwebsite.
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 nontenure track teaching positions on a parttime basis with occasional opportunities for temporary fulltime appointments. Positions may become available at any time and are typically filled on a quarterly basis.
This position is limitedterm (nontenure track) at the rank of Instructor for the duration of the quarter(s) specified. Typically limitedterm 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 regularlyscheduled 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 limitedterm employment although it is recognized that it can contribute to the quality of instruction. The candidate is also invited to participate in department activities.
- MA/MS in anthropology or other relevant discipline
- Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness in anthropology
- Demonstrated ability and commitment to cultivating learning environments that are equitable and inclusive of students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
Salary
Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Bargaining Unit
United Faculty of Western Washington
Application Instructions
A cover letter and curriculum vitae are required and should address your experience related to the position responsibilities and the required and preferred qualifications.
You will be asked to provide contact information of three references.
Required Supplemental Materials
You are able to list any additional materials you want uploaded by your applicant.
You can also require reference letters which will be automatically requested from the referee via the PageUp system.
Applications are accepted continuously for potential NTT faculty openings; please apply at your earliest convenience. Vacancy pool closes May 22 2025.
While applications are accepted continuously please note this does not indicate there is a current opening. Applicant materials are reviewed on asneeded basis. You will only be contacted if an opportunity is available.
Western Washington University (WWU) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse broadly trained faculty and staff. Women minorities people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity WWU does not discriminate on the basis of race color creed religion national origin sex (including pregnancy and parenting status) disability age veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status or genetic information in its programs or activities including employment admissions and educational programs. See WWUs Policy onEnsuring Equal Opportunity and Prohibiting Discrimination and Retaliation. Inquiries may be directed to the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance Title IX and ADA Coordinator Western Washington University Old Main 126 (MSHigh Street Bellingham WA 98225; 360.650.3307 (voice) or 711 (Washington Relay);
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Employment Type
Full Time
