ANTHROPOLOGY INSTRUCTOR

IRVINE VALLEY COLLEGE
ANTHROPOLOGY INSTRUCTOR
Full-Time Tenure Track

JOB OPENING ID# 4449/3912
CLOSING DATE: FEBRUARY 28, 2012

PLEASE NOTE: In order to be considered for this opening, you must apply through the District website at https://jobs.socccd.edu

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate must meet one of the following criteria:
• Master’s degree in anthropology or archaeology from an accredited college or university; OR
• Bachelor’s degree in either of the above AND a Master’s degree in sociology, biological sciences, forensic sciences, genetics, or paleontology from an accredited college or university; OR
• A combination of education and experience that is at least the equivalent of items 1 or 2 above (candidates making application on the basis of equivalency must submit the Supplemental Application for Equivalency Determination form in addition to all other required materials); OR
• Valid California Community College Instructor credential appropriate to the subject, per Education Code 87355 (issued prior to July 1, 1990).

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
• Two (2) years full-time (or equivalent part-time) recent and successful experience teaching lower-division courses in Physical Anthropology and Cultural Anthropology at the post-secondary level.
• Evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to those candidates demonstrating a high level of professional expertise on the basis of:
• Recent and successful experience teaching lower division courses in Physical Anthropology and Cultural Anthropology at the post-secondary level.
• Educational and instructional background in the field of Archaeology.
• Recent and successful experience teaching lower division courses in Archeology at the post-secondary level.
• Knowledge of and ability to use instructional technology in the classroom and ability to offer curriculum through diverse delivery modes as appropriate.
• Evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Instruct classes in Anthropology/Archaeology, which may include archaeological field work. Assignment may include day and evening hours. Participate in general faculty functions related to the educational program, faculty professional development, and other duties as assigned.

To Apply:
Please visit the District’s Employment Opportunities website at https://jobs.socccd.edu for a detailed job description, to learn more about the District and to complete an on-line application. Applications must be received by Feb 28, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. to be considered.

NOTICE TO ALL CANDIDATES FOR EMPLOYMENT: The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires that employers obtain documentation from every new employee which authorizes that individual to accept employment in this country.

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