Temporary Faculty Pool, Anthropology

California State University Dominguez Hills • Carson, CA

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About The Position

Temporary Faculty Pool Department of Anthropology College of Natural and Behavioral Sciences Position Description The Department of Anthropology at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), invites highly qualified, motivated, and well-organized applicants for a pool of part-time teaching appointments. At CSUDH, we celebrate and respect diversity in all forms that include every race, religion, gender, ethnicity, veterans, people with varied abilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. CSUDH is seeking applications from candidates who can demonstrate experience in teaching and working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and contribute to the University's mission, vision, and core values. For more information: Vision, and Core Values Department of Anthropology is a community of scholars dedicated to teaching and learning excellence in our field and for our students. Through scholarly work and direct participation in research programs both locally and outside the United States, students study the varied nature of human experience in the cultures of the world. Through this study of people, their lifestyles and how they adapt to cultural change, both past and present, a student is better prepared to comprehend human behavior on local and global levels. Comparative and evolutionary, scientific and humanistic, anthropology provides a unique opportunity for broadening and integrating one’s view of human existence. By attending classes, conducting fieldwork and participating in the research process, students gain an understanding of human cultural heritage, culture change, and cultural diversity in both past and contemporary societies. For more information: https://www.csudh.edu/anthropology/ The Position The temporary faculty pool is continuously open, and positions are filled as needed, based on student enrollment and funding. Candidates may need to be available to begin teaching on short notice. The Fall term begins in late August and ends in mid-December; the Spring term begins mid-January and ends in mid-May. Opportunities for teaching during the Summer Sessions may also be available.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree in Anthropology or related discipline and prior college-level teaching experience and relevant industry experience.
• Prior teaching experience at the college or university level and who can furnish evidence of strong teaching.
• Applicants must have experience in teaching and working with colleagues from diverse ages, socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds.
• Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment.

Nice To Haves

• A Ph.D. in Anthropology or related discipline and prior college-level teaching experience and relevant industry experience is required for teaching upper-division core courses (300- or 400-level).

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned upper division courses in the department’s curriculum
• Serve weekly office hours based on assigned teaching unit load.

Benefits

• The CSU system offers a competitive total compensation benefits package for employees and qualifying dependents, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance.
• It is our goal to compensate employees equitably and fairly.
• You can access a full description of our benefits here .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time