Associate Faculty Pool, Anthropology (PT Faculty)

Associate Faculty Pool, Anthropology (PT Faculty) SALARY: A five-credit "lecture mode" class would be approximately $6,387.94 LOCATION: Lynnwood Washington

DESCRIPTION

Edmonds College and the Humanities and Social Sciences Division invite applications for an associate faculty Anthropology Instructor. The college seeks faculty who can adapt to a variety of teaching situations, use technology effectively to teach, and work effectively with students, staff, and others in a campus climate that promotes cultural diversity and student success. Faculty members are responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes to a diverse student body in classroom, lab, and field settings combined with online course management and/or within an online/hybrid model; developing curriculum; preparing teaching materials; developing and assessing student learning outcomes to evaluate student work; assigning grades; maintaining required records; and advising and consulting with students to support their success. Instructors will be responsible for teaching anthropology courses in one or more of the following areas of specialization: Survey of Anthropology, Cultural Anthropology, Archaeology, Linguistic Anthropology, and/or Bioanthropology. The instructor will also be responsible for working with Anthropology and Diversity Studies department chairs in the maintenance and ongoing development of the college's program of community-based service-learning. Other responsibilities include participation in the following: achievement of the College's mission and goals; upholding the College's values; governance of the College via department and division work; required professional development and college in-service activities (including employee orientation and college compliance trainings); personal and program evaluation. The teaching assignment may include early morning or late afternoon/evening classes and could include online teaching as well. Faculty may be offered Special Assignment projects that align with Departmental Projects (to support the instruction of archaeology field school and archaeology lab methods classes during the 2025 summer field school), based on candidates experience and qualifications. In a special assignment role, the faculty would maintain both the archaeological collections and support maintenance and the digital catalog of the department’s archaeological teaching collection. Finally, the faculty will be responsible for preparing the subsequent site report. Work is directed by the Department Head. Special Assignment project work is paid at the special assignment rate of $45 per hour and meetings are paid according to the CBA stipend rate. We accept applications for part-time faculty positions on an ongoing basis. Typical requirements for part‑time faculty are listed below, along with a link to the department's web page. To be included in the part‑time pool, please follow the application procedure below. Applications remain on file for one year. If you wish to remain in the part‑time pool beyond that time, you can update and resubmit your online application yearly.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master of Arts or Sciences degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, Bioanthropology or related discipline with substantive graduate level course work, teaching, and/or research in Anthropology. Demonstrated commitment to community‑based service‑learning. Excellent verbal, listening, problem‑solving, critical thinking, and writing skills.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to work effectively with students and staff of various cultural and socio‑economic backgrounds. Competence to teach courses with multicultural perspectives in a community college setting with a focus on student learning. Commitment to an anti‑racist and decolonizing pedagogy. Experience with the use of online course management systems, i.e. Canvas. Ability to impart excitement and enthusiasm into teaching. Ability to adapt to a variety of teaching situations, including a wide range of student preparedness and characteristics. Experience directing a crew during testing and/or data recovery excavations at a historical archaeological site. Demonstrated experience performing historical archaeological artifact analysis and cataloging. Demonstrated experience writing a testing/data recovery site report. Strong writing and communication skills, with the ability to speak in public and with students, community members, tribal communities, faculty, and colleagues. Strong organization skills, with the ability to organize, inventory, maintain, and repair lab and field equipment. Washington Driver’s License, insurance, and a good driving record.

PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is typically performed in a classroom, office, or online from home and requires standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time. The ability to communicate effectively is essential. Instructors are required to use a computer in the work environment. The ability to navigate difficult terrain in field settings is required.

COMPENSATION

The work schedule is based on an eleven‑week quarterly schedule and could vary each quarter. Salary is dependent upon contract load and mode of instruction. A standard five‑credit "lecture mode" class would be approximately $6,387.94 at Step A. Special assignments are paid at $45 per hour, and meeting stipends are compensated per the CBA rate, starting at $55 for meetings lasting from 30 minutes up to 2 hours.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

You must document your citizenship or employment authorization within three days of hire. Criminal background check. Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position. All new positions are contingent upon funding. At this time, Edmonds College does not sponsor H1‑B Visas.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

All applicants must apply online. No paper submissions or emailed materials will be accepted. Your online application must include the following documents in order to be complete: Cover Letter addressing your qualifications and interest. Current resume. Names and contact information for three references. For veterans preference, please scan and attach your DD214, Member-4 Form.

EEO/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT

The college provides equal opportunity in education and in employment per state and federal law. The college prohibits discrimination against any person due to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (gender), disability, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information. For questions about our nondiscrimination policy or gender equality and athletic teams, contact Kathy Smith (Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator/Investigator); Clearview Building, Room 122B; View email address on click.appcast.io, View phone number on click.appcast.io.

JEANNE CLERY STATEMENT

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and as a part of Edmonds College’s commitment to safety and security on campus, the College reports the mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, the required statistics, and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. Edmonds College’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at #J-18808-Ljbffr Centralia College