College Professor - Anthropology

at  Okanagan College

The role and responsibilities of a faculty member focus on the activities related to teachers, academics and scholars. They include but are not limited to an awareness of current scholarship and continuing mastery in one’s field, instructional and professional duties, professional development, and service. In addition, duties and responsibilities may include scholarly activity.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

The minimum qualification is a Master’s degree; PhD is preferred. An equivalent level credential as appropriate for the discipline will be considered. Professional or post-secondary school work experience directly related to the duty assignment is an asset. Experience demonstrating a learner-centered teaching philosophy is desired. An active profile in scholarship, research and creative activity is preferred.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Designs and teaches a course with regard for learning outcomes
Teaches in a variety of modes, including lecture, discussion, active student involvement and laboratory work as appropriate
Interested in use of appropriate technological aids in instruction
Open to feedback from others on ways to improve teaching and related activities
Knowledgeable about the subject matter of the teaching area and able to teach the subject matter at a post-secondary level
Maintains currency and vitality in one’s discipline through professional activities, professional development and/or scholarship
Interested in course and program development
Collegial and willing to work constructively with others
Comfortable in a computerized environment and with programs relevant to instruction and academic discipline

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Collaboration & Collegiality
• Continuous Learning & Information Seeking
• Initiative
• Effective Interactive Communication
• Student & Service Focus
• Integrity & Accountability

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The Department of Anthropology is seeking a Term Part-time College Professor to teach two sections of Anth 121 (Introduction to Cultural Anthropology) at the Kelowna Campus over the Winter 2020 semester.
A Master’s in Anthropology is required, a Ph.D is preferred.