Assistant Professor of Anthropology and Geography

Assistant Professor of Anthropology and Geography

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Summerville Campus

Full Time

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The Department of History, Anthropology, and Philosophy at Augusta University seeks a full-time, tenure-track, Assistant Professor of Anthropology and Geography. Qualifications for Geographic Information's System (GIS) instruction required. Experience in cultural research management and/or forensic archaeology is an asset. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and present a compelling research agenda, with the ability to include undergraduates in research at Augusta University.

• Teach 9 credit hours a semester, to include introductory classes in Geography and Anthropology, upper division classes in Anthropology, and other classes as needed.
• Hold office hours, providing timely grading and student feedback.
• Adhere to all academic policies of the University.
• Maintain a high-quality research program.
• Participate in shared governance, of department, college, and university as assigned.

Ph.D. in Anthropology and qualifications to teach undergraduate Geography with core technical skills in GIS.

Assistant Professor - Terminal degree (or nearing its completion), or its equivalent in training, ability, and/or experience.

Required faculty employment qualifications for all USG institutions and all academic ranks within these institutions shall be:

• Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)'s requirements for institutional accreditation;
• Evidence of ability as a teacher;
• Evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned;
• Successful experience (which will necessarily be waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements); and,
• Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.

• Experience teaching both online and in-person classes and labs
• Ability to involve undergraduates in research
• Track record of success teaching a wide variety of undergraduate students
• Graduate certificate or degree in Geography/Geospatial Sciences

This position is academic year based and typically works August through May, depending on dates outlined in offer letter and yearly contract.

The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0.

Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and are based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc. while also considering internal equity and market data.

Advancement through the faculty ranks at Augusta University is only through the annual Promotion and Tenure process in which faculty may apply if eligible (typically five-year increments). For more information on ranks, please review the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure website https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..php

The Department of History, Anthropology, and Philosophy is housed in the Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. The College is home to 7 departments, with more than 1,300 majors, over 200 full-time and part-time faculty, and more than 50 distinct academic programs, including Masters programs in Intelligence and Security Studies, Public Administration, and Psychology, and a PhD in National Defense.

The History, Anthropology, and Philosophy department offers undergraduates degrees in History and Anthropology, and teaches a broad range of core social science, lab science, and humanities courses. In addition to offering undergraduate BAs in Anthropology and History, the Department houses concentrations in Public History and Secondary Education teaching, as well as a minor in Philosophy and certificates in Museum Studies and Health Humanities.

The department is home to an Archaeology lab, a Biological Anthropology teaching lab, and the…