Instructor - History and Anthropology - Anthropology

Instructor - History and Anthropology - Anthropology

Southeast Missouri State University


Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 202200333

Location: Cape Girardeau, MO

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Position Summary
Instructor
Anthropology
Department of History and Anthropology
College of Humanities and Social Sciences

We are seeking an engaging and energetic teacher who can offer introductory and advanced courses for both majors and non-majors. In addition to working with students enrolled in the anthropology program, our faculty also provide learning opportunities for students in other programs (e.g. Social Science, History and Historic Preservation, Social Studies Education, Chemistry, Biology, Freshman Experience).

The ideal candidate for this position would excel in teaching both introductory and upper-level courses in the Anthropology and Social Science programs. A demonstrated ability to help prepare students for non-academic jobs in anthropology and the social sciences is essential. We are particularly interested in applicants with a demonstrable dedication to undergraduate education and with an appreciation of the regional service mission of a mid-sized university. The successful candidate will communicate a clear vision for contributing to a rigorous four-field anthropology curriculum while also providing individualized student support and opportunities for student success.

Primary Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate classes in face-to-face, online, blended, and hybrid formats
• Recruit and advise Anthropology and Social Science students to support retention and degree completion efforts
• Maintain a schedule of office hours
• Attend department meetings and engage in service

Required Qualifications

• MA or MS in Anthropology (Degree must be from a regionally accredited or internationally accredited/government certified University).
• Demonstrated ability to teach cultural and linguistic anthropology (including ethnographic methods), social science research methods, and upper-level classes related to candidate's specialization/expertise
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching face-to-face classes at college/university level as graduate assistant, instructor, or above
• Demonstrated ability or willingness to learn to teach blended, hybrid, and fully online courses
• Demonstrated experience as an applied social scientist
• Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate education and regional service mission of a mid-sized university
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to collegiality when interacting with others within the University community
• Demonstrated commitment to a diverse work environment, including working with multicultural populations and an understanding of, and sensitivity to, issues affecting women and minorities

As a public regional university with a graduate mission, Southeast seeks candidates with a commitment to excellent undergraduate and graduate education and student success within the framework of the teacher-scholar model. Applications of instructional technology and pedagogical research are supported through the Center for Teaching and Learning and the Office of Online Learning. Successful candidates will contribute to the development of innovative curricula and delivery strategies, including traditional, blended, and online formats, and participate in initiatives promoting student success, retention, and degree completion.

Required Information & Deadline
Application Deadline: The position is available August 1, 2023 but will remain open until filled. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by October 7, 2022.

To Apply: Submit the following items online by clicking on the APPLY button at the top of the page:

• Cover letter of interest addressing required position qualifications
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Sample syllabus for one introductory and one upper-level course
• Current curriculum vitae
• Unofficial copies of transcripts (official transcripts are required when an offer of employment is accepted)
• Contact information for three current professional references

Additional Information
Department Information: More information regarding the Department and History can be found at https://semo.edu/colleges-departments/humanities-social-sciences/history-anthropology/index.html.



To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/semoedu/jobs/3708719/instructor-history-and-anthropology-anthropology





Southeast Missouri State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and to the principles of affirmative action. In accordance with this commitment, and in compliance with the requirements of applicable laws, it is the policy of the University to provide equal opportunity for all applicants and employees in its employment practices, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. The University believes that a diverse University community advances the academic purposes of the University and enhances the working and learning environment.
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