Quarterly Part Time Associate Faculty - Anthropology

Cascadia College • Bothell, WA

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About The Position

Cascadia College is seeking highly motivated individuals who are interested in being part of a small, friendly community, with a faculty and staff that are dedicated to meeting the needs of our students. We are the newest college in Washington state's community and technical college system, and take great pride in our learning environment focused on diversity, equity and inclusion, as well as our focus on environmental stewardship and global awareness. Faculty teach lower division anthropology classes such as cultural anthropology and/or physical anthropology. Faculty develop, teach, and assess courses. The Faculty provides leadership and contributes to the implementation and enhancement of Cascadia's curriculum and course of study. Faculty with experience and/or interest in an outcomes-based interdisciplinary curriculum, alternative pedagogies, learning technologies, and collaborative work are highly encouraged to apply. Cascadia's faculty believes in student-centered learning. They strive to develop courses and learning styles that engage students in active learning. Faculty are dedicated to positive student outcomes and continually revise and refine classes for maximum student success.

Requirements

• Master's degree in anthropology or related field
• Successful experience with non-traditional teaching methods and collaborative learning
• Experience designing innovative assessment techniques and strategies for classroom assessment

Nice To Haves

• Teaching experience in higher education using learning-outcomes based instruction
• Demonstrated experience developing and/or teaching online courses or using technology to support learning
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and the ability to support a diverse workplace and educational environment

Responsibilities

• Facilitate a learning-centered environment
• Utilize teaching strategies that facilitate student learning and student success
• Prepare clear objectives, course syllabi, course materials and learning experiences for each course
• Teach assigned courses in day, evening and alternate time blocks as needed
• Maintain appropriate course records and documentation
• Assess student learning
• Identify barriers to student access and success and seek solutions
• Identify and implement assessment measures in compliance with state and federal policy that achieve course, program and college learning outcomes
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge within teaching field
• Incorporate pedagogies that support best learning practices
• Maintain office hours
• Assist in meeting requirements for specific programs
• Remain current in the areas of assignment
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, staff and community members
• Comply with college policies, rules and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree