Adjunct Faculty in Anthropology

University of La Verne

Adjunct Faculty in Anthropology

Job Description Summary:
The University of La Verne is a private not-for-profit university founded in 1891 located in La Verne, California. The core values that we live by are Ethical Reasoning, Diversity and Inclusivity, Lifelong Learning and Community and Civic Engagement.

If you're passionate about these values, join us at the University of La Verne!

The Anthropology Program at University of La Verne invites applications for part-time/temporary faculty positions to teach Upper and Lower Division Undergraduate courses in Archaeology, Biological Anthropology, Cultural Anthropology, Linguistic Anthropology, and Forensic Sciences.
We offer flexible hours and the opportunity to assist a diverse group of traditional students in achieving their educational goals. Please indicate your areas of specialization in your cover letter.

This is a continuous recruitment for an applicant pool to fill part-time, temporary assignments on an as-needed basis. Applications are accepted year-round and will remain in the pool. Priority will be given to candidates with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching Anthropology.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assignments may include introductory courses in the major anthropological subfields (cultural, biological, archaeological, linguistics) as well as applied fields (including forensics), and more advanced topical courses across the discipline.
• Provide quality instruction in accordance with established curriculum and course outlines.
• Create and maintain an environment that emphasizes teaching and learning, and encourages free discussion of ideas, interests and issues.
• Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.
• Maintain current knowledge in the subject matter areas.
• Teach all scheduled classes.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Assignments may include day and/or evening classes.

Specific Duties:


Minimum Qualifications:


Preferred Qualifications:
Preference will be given to candidates with

• Ph.D. or ABD working toward a Ph.D.
• Prior teaching experience at the college or university level and who can furnish evidence of strong teaching.

Location: La Verne Central Campus

Special Instructions:
To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: http://laverne.edu

Institutional Profile
Located in Southern California, the University of La Verne offers a distinctive and relevant educational experience to a diverse population of students, preparing them for successful careers and a commitment to lifelong learning across the liberal arts and professional programs. The academic units of the not-for-profit university include the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business and Public Management, the LaFetra College of Education, and the College of Law. The university offers both undergraduate and graduate programs, including degree programs tailored for working adults. The university's central campus is located 30 miles east of Los Angeles in the historic Old Town section of La Verne, a city with a population of approximately 35,000 at the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. The university also has eight regional campuses throughout California and the College of Law campus in Ontario, California. The university is classified as a Carnegie Doctoral Institution with moderate research activity. Core values are reflected throughout all curricular and co-curricular programs, its emphasis on close professor-student interaction, personal support of its students, and its diversity.

The University of La Verne prides itself in being reflective of the diversity of Southern California. Approximately 80 percent of its nearly 8,500 students come from diverse backgrounds and the U.S. Department of Education has designated the university as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). With 80,000 alumni, the university fulfills a critical community function in educating students from underserved populations, many of whom are the first generation in their family to attend college.

The University of La Verne is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employment or employees on any basis prohibited by state and federal law. University of La Verne hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications and is consistent with applicable state and federal laws, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, disability, medical condition a or sexual orientation




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