Faculty Specialist II-Lecturer - Intercult and Anthrop Studies
Western Michigan University
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Posted: 19-Oct-21
Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 352_57980
Major Duties: - Teach 12 credit hours of courses in anthropology and archeology per semester, including required and/or elective anthropology courses and WMU Essential Studies courses.- Serve as the associate director for the Institute for Intercultural and Anthropological studies, assisting the IIAS director with coordination of anthropology course offerings, and leading curriculum development and assessment for anthropology program and anthropology WMU Essential Studies courses.- Contribute toward Institute activities such as student recruitment and advising, as well as organizing extra-curricular programming relevant to the program (e.g., inviting outside speakers, collaborating with the community).- Other duties and service as assigned by the unit's director.- Scholarship activity that informs and complements teaching is desirable, but not required.
Minimum Qualifications: - PhD in anthropology or a closely related field.- Minimum of 5 years teaching experience at the college level as the instructor of record.- Experience coordinating a general education or major program of study.- Teaching expertise in archaeology of the Mediterranean and/or Middle East.
One of the top-100 public universities in the United States, Western Michigan University is committed to being learner centered, discovery driven and globally engaged. Founded in 1903, what was once Western Michigan College became Michigan's fourth public university in 1957. Since then, WMU has undergone dramatic growth in size and stature. Today, the University offers more than 240 academic programs to students pursuing degrees through the doctoral level. More than 20 percent of its 25,000 students are enrolled in graduate course work, studying in disciplines ranging from atomic physics and graph theory to medieval literature and blind rehabilitation. Of 101 graduate offerings available, 30 lead to a doctoral degree.
