Part-Time Instructor of Anthropology - Arts, Sciences, and Human - Columbia College

Part-Time Instructor of Anthropology - Arts, Sciences, and Human Performance - Columbia College

The college is seeking a part-time faculty member in Anthropology who will share the college’s commitment to educating its diverse student population. The college currently serves over 4,000 students annually through on-campus, off-campus, and online learning opportunities and is committed to promoting equitable outcomes amongst its diverse population by identifying and addressing gaps in student performance.

Columbia College is located in the foothills of the picturesque Sierra Nevada and serves all of Tuolumne County, approximately one half of Calaveras County, and part of Stanislaus County. The college is located on 280 acres of forestland in California’s historic Motherlode Gold Country and is described as one of the state’s most beautiful community colleges.

Position Summary: Under the general supervision of the Division Dean for the discipline, the successful applicant will provide lecture and/or laboratory instruction in accordance with course descriptions, outlines, and class schedules; evaluate progress of students; advise students concerning educational matters, and perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Master’s in anthropology or archaeology OR Bachelor’s in either of the above AND Master’s in sociology, biological sciences, forensic sciences, genetics or paleontology OR the equivalent.

Desirable

Qualifications:

• Ability to develop curriculum or services that stress innovation and improve student equity.
• Enthusiasm for the learning process.
• Commitment to supportive relationships with students and colleagues.
• Participate in professional growth and remain current in subject area and major state initiatives.

Example of Duties:

• Teaching lower division college courses in anthropology.
• Advancing equitable student learning through dedicated, exemplary instruction in accordance with established course outlines.
• Informing students of course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance requirements.

The Yosemite Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Yosemite Community College District (Modesto Junior College and Columbia College) not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability in its educational programs and its employment practices.