Adjunct in Anthropology

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Adjunct in Anthropology

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Department:

Global Studies

Locations:

Worcester, MA

Posted:

Apr 24, 2023

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Part-time

Position ID:

161518

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About Assumption University:

Assumption University is a comprehensive, private Catholic liberal arts institution with 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students, sponsored by the Augustinians of the Assumption. We awaken in students a sense of wonder, discovery, and purpose, forming graduates known for their intellectual seriousness, thoughtful citizenship, and devotion to the common good. Our curricular and co-curricular programs provide students with an education that shapes their souls, forms them intellectually, and prepares them for meaningful careers. We are a diverse community that welcomes different points of view and embraces all who share our mission. Enlivened by the Catholic affirmation of the harmony of faith and reason and by the pursuit of the truth in the company of friends, an Assumption education transforms the minds and hearts of students.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. Assumption favors diversity, ecumenically welcomes all who share its goals, and strongly encourages people of color and others from underrepresented groups to apply.

The University is in Worcester, Massachusetts, New England's second largest city that combines the warmth of a small town with the convenience of a thriving city.

Job Description:

The Global Studies Department at Assumption University in Worcester, MA seeks to hire an anthropology instructor to teach one section of ANT 131: Cultural Anthropology during the Fall 2023 semester. The semester runs from August 28 to December 13 (inclusive of finals period).

This course is scheduled to be taught in person, once a week on Wednesday from 2:30 to 5pm and currently has 14 students enrolled, with a cap of 30.

Adjunct instructors are welcomed members of the department, and are provided with office space, email, voicemail, and support and resources needed for quality teaching. Successful candidates may have the possibility of teaching additional courses in subsequent semesters.

For more information about the Global Studies Department, visit https://www.assumption.edu/undergraduate/global-studies

Requirements:

Applicants with a PhD in Anthropology are preferred. ABD doctoral candidates will also be considered, with experience teaching at the college level preferred.

Application Instructions: To apply, please submit a letter of interest, current curriculum vita, and the names and contact information for two references who can attest to the applicant's teaching experience and qualifications. In the cover letter, we invite candidates to describe their experiences working with a diverse student body. Finalists will also be asked to provide official transcripts of academic work. Materials should be submitted online as MS Word documents or pdf files at www.assumption.edu/hr.

Application Instructions:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please direct any inquiries to Dr. Smriti Rao, Global Studies director, at srao@assumption.edu

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Assumption College
Website : http://www.assumption.edu