Adjunct Faculty - CANTH Cultural Anthropology; Semester ; In-person, On-Campus

Adjunct Faculty - CANTH 1101:
Cultural Anthropology;
Spring Semester 2027;
In-person, On-Campus# Lesley University Careers## Adjunct Faculty - CANTH 1101:
Cultural Anthropology;
Spring Semester 2027;
In-person, On-Campus Apply:
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** The Opportunity
** Lesley University's Department of Liberal Arts seeks a highly qualified adjunct faculty member to teach: CANTH 1101 — Cultural Anthropology;
Spring Semester 2027;
Mondays & Wednesdays from 8:00am - 9:15am. This course is taught in-person and on-campus.  
** Course Description
** This course introduces students to basic anthropology concepts and methods of cultural analysis. Students will chronicle the development and evolution of anthropology, and focus on cultural anthropology, the study of human culture, social behaviors, beliefs and interaction. Students will be encouraged to analyze processes of change within and between groups, especially in regard to identity, family, religion and spirituality, economy, politics, power and globalization.

The majority of the work will be classroom-based, but experiential components will be included and are essential to understanding the role of an anthropologist in the field.  #
** Qualities and Capabilities
** A successful candidate will have:
* A Master's degree in Anthropology or related field (required;) PhD or terminal degree (preferred)
* Relevant professional or industry experience in the particular discipline
* Successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level;
Experience teaching adult or nontraditional learners
* Demonstrated commitment to student-centered, inclusive, and equitable teaching practices
* Ability to effectively support students from diverse backgrounds and learning needs
* Experience using learning management systems and instructional technology to support teaching and learning
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills#
** Why Lesley
** Located in the heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Lesley University is highly regarded for its graduate and undergraduate programs in the human arts of education, the arts, and applied social sciences. Lesley fosters a highly creative environment in which innovative ideas thrive, theory is integrated with practice and its 6,400 students and 90,000 alumni are empowered to improve and enrich communities.

Lesley is committed to the ongoing pursuit of strategic diversity initiatives that help to position diversity, equity, and inclusion as fundamental to institutional and academic excellence  doing so, Lesley strives for a campus culture and community that fosters a true sense of belonging for all, provides opportunity for everyone to participate equally and fully in the Lesley experience, and helps to develop each individual's capacity to confidently and competently engage within and across difference.

Given an evolving national context and the rapid change in the demographic profile of our country, the University has made a significant commitment to addressing and enhancing its campus climate and diversity capabilities as an institution.#
** Expressing Interest
** A letter of interest, CV/resume, and a statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching, professional activity, and/or service must be included for full consideration.

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