Southeast Missouri State University Hiring for Instructor – History and Anthropology – Anthropology at Missouri, United States Full Time

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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