14 Anthropology & Sociology jobs

The faculty member performs teaching duties and professional service for the College. Duties include, but are not limited to, providing instruction as assigned; conducting and assessing instruction; developing and/or modifying curriculum; assisting students through academic advising; establishing, posting, and maintaining office hours; providing leadership for the development, growth, and support of the College and the assigned area; and undertaking professional community service. Other duties include supporting the mission, vision and values of the College and policies of the Board of Trustees; serving on various College committees, task forces and other groups; and participating in various official College ceremonies and meetings. This is a full-time, 10-month, tenure-track position which begins August 15, 2020.

Associate Professor of Sociology (One Year Temporary) San Joaquin Delta Community College District Job Number: 2000000D San Joaquin Delta Community College District is seeking a full-time one-year temporary faculty member in Sociology. The ideal candidate will share in the college's commitment to educating a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. COLLEGE DESCRIPTION: San Joaquin Delta Community College District, as part of our Vision, “promotes a climate of respect and authentic engagement. We are culturally responsive to the needs of our diverse student body. We strive to increase and sustain equitable outcomes for all students. We recruit and retain quality employees who are reflective of our students and the community we serve, in addition to providing all personnel with equity and diversity training.” San Joaquin Delta College is a proud Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority Serving Institution (MSI) servicing over 20,000 students in the California Central Valley. The student population is as follows: by ethnicity, 47% Latinx, 18.5% White, 18.4% Asian/Filipino/Pacific Islander, 8.8% Black/African American, 0.4% American Indian, 5.7% two or more races and 1.2% unknown; 54.6% female, 43.6% male, 1.8% unspecified; and by age, 28.9% ages 17 or younger, 49.7% ages 18-21, 19.6% ages 22-34, and 7.2% ages 35 and older. San Joaquin Delta College works to create an inclusive environment that provides a safe-haven for international students, veterans, re-entry students, LGBTQIA+ students, and students of various learning styles regardless of citizenship status. JOB DESCRIPTION: Under the general supervision of the assigned Dean, the Associate Professor will teach classes in Sociology. The successful candidate will provide evidence of knowledge and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, and academic diversity within community college populations, and how these factors relate to the need for equity-minded and culturally-responsive practices in the community college setting. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Conduct organized classes at the instructional level to meet the educational requirements stated in the course description and the course information outlines. Advise and assist students in achieving stated course objectives. Evaluate the progress of each student; connect students to appropriate campus-support services. Participate in the evaluation of course offerings, including the revision of course descriptions and course outlines that reflect a culturally-responsive pedagogy. Coordinate with other faculty in the selection of textbooks, audiovisual and other instructional materials that advance the college's mission of developing an equity-minded education. Keep current with new developments and maintain fields of competency within the framework of support provided by the San Joaquin Community College District. Maintain necessary records of student enrollment, attendance, progress and grades; prepare and submit required reports to the administration. Report to management any condition that might jeopardize the health or safety of students or the public. Assist in the marketing and promotion of the program by participating in college-sponsored events and by visiting local businesses and schools. Be familiar with and act in accordance with the Education Code and San Joaquin Community College District policies and procedures. Participate in departmental, divisional, advisory, campus-wide and community committees as part of the shared-governance process and service area needs of the District. Maintain office hours for students and participate in additional service hours/activities that benefit the student, college or community. Plan and complete approved professional development flex activities each semester/year. Participate in the departmental process of curriculum review, modification and the assessment of student learning outcomes. Work collaboratively with Success Teams to monitor, advise and ensure student equity and success through completion and post-graduation outcomes. Provide guidance and direction to readers and/or Instructional Support Assistant (ISA) as appropriate. Perform other necessary duties which assure the smooth functioning of the Division and Programs as assigned by the Division Dean and as outlined in Board Policy.    

Adjunct Instructor - Various Disciplines Tarrant County College District Job Title: Adjunct Instructor - Various Disciplines Posting Number: P002423 Position Type: Adjunct Position Status: Part Time Grant Funded: No Category: Adjunct Faculty Class Code: 28 Pay Rate: Commensurate with education. Department: DT Assoc VC Academic Affairs Job Summary To assist students in their learning process by utilizing all appropriate College resources, materials, facilities, and educational technologies available to complement the teaching and learning process. This posting will be utilized to hire instructors for face-to-face opportunities at our campuses and for our Dual Credit program in the following disciplines: Accounting, Anthropology, Architecture, Art, Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Communications, Computer Science, Dance, Drama, Economics, English, Geography, Geology, Government, History, Humanities, Journalism, Kinesiology, Mathematics, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Sociology and Speech. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Accepts and teaches classes based on varied schedules (morning, afternoon, evening and weekends) to accommodate diverse student needs and external stakeholders' expectations of the College as assigned by designated supervisor Demonstrates a sensitivity toward and respect for the myriad of diversities represented in the student population, colleagues and service area Aids in the development of curricula, including individual course syllabi as assigned Prepares and delivers instruction to students Actively pursues and participates in professional development activities to enhance skills in various modes of instruction and knowledge of learning Works with colleagues to select appropriate textbooks for departmental adoptions, and abides by departmental decisions for textbooks Prepares assignments May compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments Designs and maintains an active classroom environment conducive to student learning and success Maintains student attendance records Evaluates student performance and learning Provides regular and timely evaluation feedback to students Assigns grades consistent with course requirements Assists in District commitment to assessing student learning outcomes and program learning outcomes and to achieving institutional performance measures Participates in TCC's institutional effectiveness program including the preparation and assessment of student learning outcomes Accepts and participates in the necessary training to offer courses via varied delivery methods such as distance learning Accepts assignments as necessary at other sites such as for dual credit courses Accepts and participates in the service mission of the college May conduct research in particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals Performs related duties such as advising students on academic and vocational curricula, and acting as adviser to student organizations Serves on campus and District committees Performs basic student enrollment and recruitment functions, such as community outreach, support of student registration and student retention activities Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite Completes all required training and professional development sessions Supports the values of the College: diversity, teaching excellence, student success, innovation and creativity and service to the College Supports the mission, values and 3 goals and 8 principles of the College The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

  The Department of Health Management and Policy in the College of Public Health at the University of Iowa invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor.  We seek candidates with expertise in Health Economics, Health Organization and Behavior, Health Policy or Health Services Research.   Strong consideration will be given to candidates at the level of Associate or Full Professor.  The successful candidate must provide evidence of peer reviewed publications and research productivity commensurate with years of professional experience.  Candidates must be able to demonstrate an ability to offer instruction and mentorship within departmental degree programs. Candidates seeking position at rank of Associate or Professor must demonstrate evidence of extramural funding and the ability to mentor junior faculty. Candidates seeking position at the rank of Assistant must show promise of obtaining extramural funding.  

 The faculty member performs teaching duties and professional service for the College. Duties include, but are not limited to, providing instruction as assigned; conducting and assessing instruction; developing and/or modifying curriculum; assisting students through academic advising; establishing, posting, and maintaining office hours; providing leadership for the development, growth, and support of the College and the assigned area; and undertaking professional community service. Other duties include supporting the mission, vision and values of the College and policies of the Board of Trustees; serving on various College committees, task forces and other groups; and participating in various official College ceremonies and meetings. This is a full-time, 10-month, tenure-track position which begins August 15, 2020.

Governors State University (University Park, IL) is a minority-majority institution inviting applications for a full-time, one-year, non-tenure track Visiting Assistant Professor in Sociology, to begin in the Fall 2020 semester. This position is a 12-month contract with a teaching load of 27 credit hours (9 courses) over Fall 2020, Spring 2021, and Summer 2021. There is no required committee work. Depending on expertise, however, the successful candidate may be invited to participate in committees as appropriate and in support of their own professional development. We seek a teacher-scholar who is committed to enhancing our culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and who will complement existing faculty strengths. A successful candidate is a teacher/scholar with teaching and research expertise in sociology, specifically a generalist with the ability to teach required courses for the anthropology and sociology (ANSO) major from a quantitative and/or mixed methodology approach, including Quantitative Methods, Quantitative Data Analysis, Class Inequalities, and/or Social Psychology/Symbolic Interactionism. Required courses also include general education courses, which may include Intro to Sociology, Social Problems, Gender & Sexuality, and/or Race and Ethnic Relations. This position may also assist in delivering the general education courses, including First Year Seminar (an interdisciplinary humanities course) and/or Mastering College. We seek candidates with outstanding teaching skills, evidence of—or potential for—a distinguished record of scholarship as well as service to the institution, discipline, and/or community. Governors State University is the only regional public comprehensive university in Chicago’s south suburban area, serving more than 5,500 students annually. Since its founding in 1969, GSU has offered accessible, high-value educational opportunities to a culturally diverse student body of first-generation students, returning adults, and veterans. With the lowest undergraduate tuition in Illinois, GSU offers accredited programs that have earned high praise from national accrediting agencies. In 2014, GSU accepted its inaugural class of first-year students as it transitioned from an upper-division and graduate institution into a regional comprehensive university with a state-of-the-art general education program. New faculty at GSU must demonstrate enthusiasm and ability to work with students at all levels, from first-year to graduate.   Through its strategic plan, Vision 2020, GSU emphasizes excellence, access, and innovation. Students benefit from the university’s academic quality, range of convenient class times, increasingly numerous hybrid and online offerings, and outstanding educational value. Our innovative lower-division program uses high-impact practices to foster student engagement with ethics, citizenship, and innovative thinking. Every first-year class is taught by a full-time faculty member to ensure that students have a strong foundation for their studies. GSU is a national leader in successful transfer of community college students to universities, and is leading through the Kresge-supported Dual Degree Program, with features such as tuition lock-in at GSU for academically eligible community college students who commit to earn an Associate Degree and attend college full-time. GSU offers a wide variety of master’s programs and several applied doctoral degrees in health, counseling fields, and Interdisciplinary Leadership.   GSU's 750-acre campus encompasses the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park yet is conveniently located within easy reach of Chicago and surrounding communities with a wealth of cultural and natural attractions. The highly diverse region GSU serves has a number of high-performing schools and engaged communities as well as struggling urban, suburban, and rural communities. GSU serves as a public square, working to foster educational opportunities for all populations. It is the policy of Governors State University, in its role as educator, employer, and purchaser of goods and services, to provide equal opportunity and affirmative action. Discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status is strictly prohibited. Salary and benefits package are commensurate with education and experience.

Position Information   Position Type Adjunct Classification Title Adjunct Faculty Position's Functional Title AY19-20 Adjunct Faculty, Anthropology Position Start Date   Position End Date (if temporary)   Position Summary Governors State University’s College of Arts and Sciences seeks to create an available pool of Adjunct Faculty candidates to teach courses in our various departments. Courses taught by adjunct faculty in the above programs are for undergraduates, graduates, or a combination of both. Please visit www.govst.edu for more information about the programs and courses offered for undergraduates and graduates. Interested individuals are invited to complete a faculty profile, attach a curriculum vita, and transcripts for consideration. At Governors State University, adjunct faculty are hired as temporary faculty with teaching responsibilities for a specific course in a semester or summer session. Adjuncts are not a part of the faculty bargaining unit and are not included in membership of the Faculty Senate. Minimum Qualifications A Master’s degree in a related discipline. Preferred Qualifications Online teaching experience. Posting Date 07/01/2019 Closing Date 07/31/2020 Open Until Filled No Posting Number FA0260P Type of Search External Quicklink for Posting http://employment.govst.edu/postings/4543 Employee ID   Department   Special Instructions to Applicants    

  The International and Global Studies Program, in conjunction with the Anthropology Department of The University of the South in Sewanee, TN, invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor to begin August 2020. We seek candidates with a PhD or ABD in anthropology and a research focus on globalization. Subfields are open, but preference will be given to those who study capitalism, the environment, gender, and/or immigration. World region is also open, but preference will given to those whose work is focused on Asia. The person hired will teach 6 full courses, including several electives in their area of expertise as well as one section of an IGS introductory course and one required class for anthropology.

Job no: 498945 Work type: Part-time Location: Cedar Valley Work Schedule: Varies (No more than 19.5 hours per week) Job Title Code FAA Salary Level Salary Range (Full-Time) Hourly Rate (Part-Time) $48.42 per hour Business Travel FLSA Exempt Position Type Faculty Position Summary Teaches students effectively in assigned classes and maintains office hours for student consultation. Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Excellent oral and written communication skills to interact with students of varying diverse backgrounds. Demonstrated skills in successfully working with diverse populations through experiences such as formal training and past work experiences. The ability to provide quality customer service. Physical Requirements May be required to lift and move materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Minimum Knowledge and Experience Master’s degree or higher in Sociology or Master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Sociology.  ***Official transcripts will be required at time of interview. ***Will be subject to a criminal background check.  Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check.*** Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provides students with a written course syllabus. Participates in the evaluation of the instructional process and uses innovative strategies to continually improve learning. Participates in development and support of their discipline by recommending books and materials, revising curricula, and recommending teaching assignments when appropriate. Maintains accurate and complete course records. Performs professional activities and assumes professional responsibilities as agreed upon with the division dean, and works with colleagues to achieve shared goals and visions. Values the collaborative process. Uses knowledge of diverse communities and learning styles and has the ability to incorporate diversity of delivery of such learning styles in instruction. Participates in student advising and registration. Utilizes technology to facilitate learning and to access data, maintain records, generate reports, and communicate with others. Meets professional assignments in accordance with the System’s calendar and contractual obligations. Complies with Districts board policy, state and federal policy, and the student code of conduct as appropriate. Commits to college mission and goals through participating in planning division objectives and budget requests. Serves on and attends college committees as assigned. Participates in campus commencement exercise(s) as required and attends other required college meetings and activities. Participates in his/her own performance appraisal. Demonstrates ability to work effectively with persons from diverse backgrounds. May work with student clubs and/or organizations. Demonstrates verbal and written communication skills to support and enhance effective interaction between Districts and other organizations, businesses and community groups as well as faculty, staff and students from diverse backgrounds. Promotes the college in the community by participating in a variety of marketing activities. Participates in professional development activities. Performs other duties as assigned. Advertised: 21 Oct 2019 Central Daylight Time Applications close: 15 May 2020 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time

Job no: 498944 Work type: Part-time Location: Cedar Valley Job Title Code FAA Hourly Rate (Part-Time) $48.42 per hour FLSA Exempt Position Type Faculty Position Summary Teaches students effectively in assigned classes and maintains office hours for student consultation. Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Excellent oral and written communication skills to interact with students of varying diverse backgrounds. Demonstrated skills in successfully working with diverse populations through experiences such as formal training and past work experiences. The ability to provide quality customer service. Physical Requirements May be required to lift and move materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Minimum Knowledge and Experience Master’s degree or higher in Anthropology or Master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours Anthropology.  ***Official transcripts will be required at time of interview. ***Will be subject to a criminal background check.  Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check.*** Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provides students with a written course syllabus. Participates in the evaluation of the instructional process and uses innovative strategies to continually improve learning. Participates in development and support of their discipline by recommending books and materials, revising curricula, and recommending teaching assignments when appropriate. Maintains accurate and complete course records. Performs professional activities and assumes professional responsibilities as agreed upon with the division dean, and works with colleagues to achieve shared goals and visions. Values the collaborative process. Uses knowledge of diverse communities and learning styles and has the ability to incorporate diversity of delivery of such learning styles in instruction. Participates in student advising and registration. Utilizes technology to facilitate learning and to access data, maintain records, generate reports, and communicate with others. Meets professional assignments in accordance with the System’s calendar and contractual obligations. Complies with Districts board policy, state and federal policy, and the student code of conduct as appropriate. Commits to college mission and goals through participating in planning division objectives and budget requests. Serves on and attends college committees as assigned. Participates in campus commencement exercise(s) as required and attends other required college meetings and activities. Participates in his/her own performance appraisal. Demonstrates ability to work effectively with persons from diverse backgrounds. May work with student clubs and/or organizations. Demonstrates verbal and written communication skills to support and enhance effective interaction between Districts and other organizations, businesses and community groups as well as faculty, staff and students from diverse backgrounds. Promotes the college in the community by participating in a variety of marketing activities. Participates in professional development activities. Performs other duties as assigned. Advertised: 21 Nov 2019 Central Standard Time Applications close: 15 May 2020 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time

Company Description: Founded in 1919, AUC moved to a new 270-acre state-of-the-art campus in New Cairo in 2008. The University also operates in its historic downtown facilities, offering cultural events, graduate classes, and continuing education. Student housing is available in New Cairo. Among the premier universities in the region, AUC is Middle States accredited; its Engineering programs are accredited by ABET, its Chemistry program is accredited by the Canadian Society for Chemistry, and the School of Business is accredited by AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS. The AUC Libraries contain the largest English-language research collection in the region and are an active and integral part of the University's pursuit of excellence in all academic and scholarly programs. AUC is an English-medium institution; eighty-five percent of the students are Egyptian and the rest include students from nearly ninety countries, principally from the Middle East, Africa and North America. Faculty salary and rank are based on qualifications and professional experience. According to AUC policies and procedures, faculty are entitled to generous benefits.   Job Description: The American University in Cairo (AUC) is pleased to announce the continuation of its program of Core Teaching positions, intended for recent PhD graduates. Successful applicants will be appointed for a four-year term, as Core Curriculum Teaching Faculty with the rank of Assistant Professor. This faculty appointment is in the Academy of Liberal Arts and the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. The primary responsibility of the Core Teaching faculty will be to teach Sociology / Anthropology courses in the Core Curriculum. The courses focus on building student skills in the liberal arts, including critical thinking, written and oral communication, critical reading and ethics and civic engagement. A thematic approach that exposes students, non-majors and majors, to contemporary issues to is key to demonstrating the relevance of research in everyday life and its applicability to challenges in various fields. Faculty will also have the opportunity to teach and/or develop additional courses in their own or related disciplines. Access to apply for AUC's generous travel (and other) grants in support of their research and collaboration, and to observe, work in and learn about one of the most fascinating countries in the world, Egypt.  

Assistant Professor po sition     International Relations    Department of International Relations     Starting date: September 2020  Application deadline: March 31, 2020  Full - Or Part - Time: Full-Time (40 hours/week)  The Department of International Relations at Central European University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor position in International Relations, to be based on CEU’s campus in Vienna, Austria.   The Department is looking to develop its interdisciplinary research programme in the areas of Historical International Relations, (International) Social Media and Communications Studies, Interpretive Policy Analysis, and qualitative methodologies. The candidate must possess proven expertise, as well as teaching and a publication record, in one or several of these fields. The Department will give preference to candidates whose research is focused on, but not limited to, the Central and Eastern Europe. This preference is informed by CEU’s continued commitment to facilitate knowledge production about/in the region. This is also aimed at mitigating asymmetries in the exchange of ideas across the East-West divide and bringing the ideas from/about this part of the world in conversation with the most outstanding global scholarship.   The candidate must be able to develop and teach courses focused on the international history and/or current political trends and developments of the region (conceptualized from within the scholarly fields mentioned above), or courses on the interpretive aspects of international, intercultural, interethnic, interlingual communication and politics. In addition, the candidates must demonstrate ability to teach qualitative research methods (such as discourse analysis, interviewing, offline and digital ethnography, archival and historical research, etc.).   For more information about CEU and Department of International Relations please visit:  https://www.ceu.edu/ and https://ir.ceu.edu/  

The College of Social and Applied Human Sciences (CSAHS), University of Guelph, is seeking applications for a Canada Research Chair, Tier 2, in Integrating Social Science into One Health . The successful candidate will be appointable to a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position in a CSAHS Department: Family Relations and Applied Nutrition; Geography, Environment and Geomatics; Political Science; Psychology; Sociology and Anthropology. Exceptional emerging scholars whose research extends into social sciences transdisciplinary scholarship examining critical problems at the confluence of human, animal, and environmental health are invited to apply for this position. We are particularly interested in applicants whose scholarship is grounded in and/or employs innovative mixed methods and community-engaged research. Areas of research focus might include, but are not limited to, Indigenous land relationships, well-being and culture, water, food, and land issues, the implications of climate change on traditional plant/animal foods and livelihoods, and the knowledge-policy-practice interface. Geographical area of expertise is open, which can be in Canada and/or beyond, and we encourage applicants who conduct community-based research with Indigenous communities, broadly and globally defined, to apply for this position.