Job 2223-31:Anthropology - Visiting Faculty (Applied Anthropology and Archaeology)

Job 2223-31:Anthropology - Visiting Faculty (Applied Anthropology and Archaeology)
Cal Poly Humboldt: College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences: Department of Anthropology

Location: Arcata, CA
Open Date: Mar 30, 2022
Deadline:

Description
APPLICATION DEADLINE: This position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to completed applications received no later than April 30, 2022. Early response is encouraged.

Cal Poly Humboldt is a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) that strives to foster an equitable and inclusive community that supports our students of diverse backgrounds. Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty, staff, and administrators of the highest quality committed to working in a multicultural and multiracial community that reflects the diversity of the state.

DESCRIPTION: Cal Poly Humboldt and the Department of Anthropology invites applications for a full-time, temporary Visiting Faculty appointment for academic year 2022/2023. This position is a full-time one (1) year appointment per the Collective Bargaining Agreement (Article 12.32). Initial appointment will be for the Fall 2022 semester. Subsequent reappointment for Spring 2023 is expected, but will be contingent upon satisfactory performance evaluation. For appointment in future terms, the faculty member must apply to the Temporary Faculty Pool and/or apply to other faculty vacancies at Cal Poly Humboldt, as they are available. The successful candidate is expected to teach courses in lower and upper division classes in Anthropology and Archaeology. Duties will include management of an archaeology teaching lab, and up to 40% of the position will consist of duties assigned in a Cultural Resource Facility to assist CRF co-directors managing archaeological and historical projects.

As an institution, Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to eliminating equity gaps in all student populations with dynamic, student-centered practices and policies that fully engage the campus community. The ideal candidate will share Humboldt's commitment to helping its racially and socioeconomically diverse students succeed in their degree and career objectives.

We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities and orientations. Therefore, we prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual committed to collaborating with faculty, staff, administration, and students who are also committed to closing equity gaps.

RANK, SALARY AND BENEFITS: One-year, full-time temporary Visiting Faculty position for the 2022/2023 academic year. Rank and salary are dependent upon the appointee's qualifications and experience. The current California State University Salary Structure is available at: https://hraps.humboldt.edu/faculty-salary-schedule

Cal Poly Humboldt provides an excellent benefits package for faculty. Information about benefits plans can be found at: http://www.humboldt.edu/forms/node/934

PROFESSIONAL DUTIES: Candidates should be committed to teaching excellence. The primary professional responsibilities of instructional faculty members in temporary positions are teaching, maintaining office hours and working collaboratively and productively with colleagues. Instructional assignments may include: Archaeology & World Prehistory, World Heritage & Archaeology, Special Topics in Archaeology, Archaeology of North America, Method and Theory in Archaeology, Cultural Resource Management and Field Archeology and Anthropology Internship. The candidate will work closely with CRF's Directors, research associates, and staff to promote CRF's business interests and in adherence to its mission, vision and values.

Instructional assignments will be consistent with the programmatic needs of the department and students.

Cal Poly Humboldt also continues to build unique and innovative learning opportunities for students, bridging the sciences, social sciences, arts and humanities. Humboldt is a leader in “learning communities” that build relationships between students, faculty, staff, administrators, and the community. These communities incorporate environmental and social responsibility.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Dedication to excellent instruction of undergraduates and commitment to the needs of State and Tribal historic preservation clients is a long-standing tradition at Cal Poly Humboldt. For more information, please visit the following websites:

• Department of Anthropology - https://anthropology.humboldt.edu/anth-welcome
• Cultural Resources Facility - https://crf.humboldt.edu/

Cal Poly Humboldt sits on the traditional homelands of the Wiyot people in what is currently called Arcata, CA. The Wiyot people call the area Goudi'ni (over in the woods). The Cal Poly Humboldt campus in Northern California is in close proximity to several thriving Native American tribes and communities. Cal Poly Humboldt currently has the largest percentage of Native American students in the CSU system and has over 30 Native American faculty and staff, many from local area California Indian tribes. Humboldt is home to a number of leading Native American programs including the Indian Tribal Education and Personnel Program (ITEPP) and the Indian Natural Resource, Science and Engineering Program (INRSEP). There are also many opportunities at Humboldt to conduct research, teaching and community work on Native American history and cultures in Special Collections at the HSU library. The Humboldt Room in the Library has fantastic resources for tribally focused archive materials from the region. Cal Poly Humboldt strives to build a supportive and inclusive Native community and engages with Native communities through various initiatives and opportunities like the annual California Indian Big Time and Indigenous People's Week and a chance to network with other faculty and staff as part of the HSU Council of American Indian Faculty and Staff. For more information, please visit: www.humboldt.edu/nasp.


Qualifications
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: An earned Master’s degree or equivalent in Anthropology or Archaeology from an accredited college or university is required at the time of appointment. Applicants must demonstrate teaching effectiveness and professional experience with cultural resource consulting and project implementation. Candidates with experience developing curriculum/courses/programs that inclusively serve a diverse student population and facilitate community growth are especially encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate must demonstrate the following:

• Expertise in several of the core areas of Archaeology;
• Commitment to and/or experience promoting and fostering a learning environment that is supportive of individuals from diverse backgrounds;
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse students and colleagues;
• An understanding of the dynamics of diversity in higher education and a demonstrated ability to incorporate this understanding, as appropriate, in one’s teaching, scholarship, and service;
• Potential for effective teaching using a variety of methodologies and inclusive pedagogy strategies;
• Expertise in cultural resource management to include overseeing technical aspects of archaeological and historical field research, data collection, inventory, and analysis as well as final report production;
• Commitment to training and mentoring cultural resources staff and students;
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with state and federal agency contacts and clients;
• Professional experience with CRM in California; and
• Experience with NEPA, CEQA, Section 106, and CA Revised Statutes.

Preferred qualifications for this position include:

• Ph.D. in Anthropology, Archaeology or related field;
• ABD candidates may be considered depending on the expected completion date;
• Educational emphasis in the archaeology of California and/or the Pacific Northwest;
• Peer-reviewed publication record and conference presentation experience;
• Currently or formerly permitted by the CA State Historic Preservation Division (Permit to Conduct Archaeological Activities in the State of CA); and
• Record of successful contract and grant funding in CRM.

Working in the state of California is a condition of employment for this position. Even if part or all of an employee's assignment can be performed remotely, the employee must maintain a permanent residence in the state of California. The employee must be able to accept on-campus instruction, as assigned, and come to campus when needed.

At the time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services to work in the United States. For information on the University policy on support for non-immigrant probationary faculty visa acquisition, please visit the Faculty Immigration Resources page: https://extended.humboldt.edu/international-programs/immigration/faculty.

Evidence of degree(s) is required at time of hire.


Application Instructions
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should submit the following materials through Interfolio:

Click here to apply: APS will create link

• Letter of application;
• Curriculum vitae;
• Diversity Statement, include your understanding of the barriers facing Black, Indigenous, and other people of Color (BIPOC) in higher education and your past and/or future contributions to inclusive student success, including equitable access and outcomes through teaching and professional or public service. Applicants are encouraged to highlight any contributions they have made towards the inclusivity of students from the LGBTIQ+ community (2 page limit);
• Statement of teaching philosophy, including how it relates to supporting students who have been historically marginalized and/or minoritized;
• Graduate transcripts (unofficial copies are sufficient for initial review); and
• Names and Contact Information for Three (3) Professional References.

Additional application materials may be requested at a later time.

Please direct any questions pertaining to this position, the Department of Anthropology, or Cal Poly Humboldt to:

Dr. Marisol Cortes-Rincon, Search Committee Chair

Department of Anthropology

Cal Poly Humboldt

One Harpst Street

Arcata, California 95521-8299

Phone (707) 826-4124

Email: anth@humboldt.edu

APPLICATION DEADLINE: This position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to completed applications received no later than April 30, 2022. Early response is encouraged.


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Humboldt State University is a Title IX/Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

HSU is committed to enriching its educational environment and its culture through the diversity of its staff, faculty, and administration. Persons with interest and experience in helping organizations set and achieve goals relative to diversity and inclusion are especially encouraged to apply.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide complete and accurate employment information. Evidence of required degree(s), certifications(s), or licenses(s) will be required prior to the appointment date. Incorrect or improperly completed applications will not be considered for vacancies. Any reference in this announcement to required periods of experience or education is full-time activity. Part-time experience or education (or activities only part of which are qualifying) will receive proportionate credit. In accordance with applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements, preference may be given to the campus applicants covered by these agreements. However, positions are open to all interested applicants, both on and off campus, unless otherwise stated.

A background check (including a criminal records check, employment verification, and education verification) must be completed satisfactorily as a condition of employment with the CSU. Certain positions may also require a credit check, motor vehicle report, and/or fingerprinting through Live Scan service. Adverse findings from a background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

Compliance with the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) and CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 (EO 1083) is a condition of employ-ment. CSU employees in positions with duties that involve regular contact with children or positions which supervise such employees are designated as Mandated Reporters under CANRA and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in EO 1083. Upon appointment to this position, the successful candidate(s) will be notified of and required to acknowledge their CANRA reporting status.

Additionally, all CSU staff and faculty receive training annually on their obligations in responding to and reporting incidents of sexual harassment and sexual violence. You will be notified by email when you are required to take this mandated training.

New faculty employees hired by the CSU for the first time who first become CalPERS members on or after July 1, 2017 are subject to a 10-year vesting period for retiree health and dental benefits. Staff employees covered under bargaining agreements 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, C99, E99, M80 and M9 hired by the CSU for the first time who first become CalPERS members on or after July 1, 2018 are subject to a 10-year vesting period for retiree health and dental benefits

If accommodations need to be made during the recruitment and interview process, please contact Human Resources at (707) 826-3626 or hsuhr@humboldt.edu.
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