Instructor – Faculty of Arts & Sciences (Anthropology)

Competition Number F18734P

Position Title Instructor – Faculty of Arts & Sciences (Anthropology)

Employee Group Faculty

Position Status Non-Regular

Position Type Instructor

Special Appointee 

Others please specify 

Workload Amount Two sections (courses) in Spring 2025 and opportunity for ongoing work

Department Anthropology

Additional Notes 

Location North Vancouver

Working With Us 

At Capilano University, learners are our focus. Guided by the goals outlined in Envisioning and Illuminating 2030, employees play an essential role in creating an exceptional learning experience for and with learners and are central to a thriving campus community. Together, we are inspired by imagination and Capilano University is one of the leading teaching-focused universities in British Columbia and one of BC’s Top Employers. Grounded by our sense of purpose, we offer a meaningful, friendly, and dynamic work environment.

At Capilano University’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences, we are dedicated to nurturing talent, fostering innovation, and creating a dynamic community of educators. Joining our team means being part of a vibrant and forward-thinking academic environment that is deeply rooted in our core values of excellence, creativity, and respect.

We’re redefining the academic model to provide an education that goes beyond textbooks and classrooms. Our vision is centered on learning by doing, seamlessly integrating theory and practice, fostering a strong connection with the environment, nurturing collaborative leadership, and embracing a synergistic model of education with a student-centered approach. We take pride in our commitment to scholarly teaching.

As we look ahead to our exciting journey of Envisioning 2030, we are redefining what it means to work and thrive in academia. Our vision is to empower our students with the knowledge, skills, and mindset to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Here, you will experience a workplace that encourages you to push the boundaries of your capabilities, all while embracing our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusivity.

What you’ll doThe Anthropology Department at Capilano University invites applications for an instructor to teach introductory level courses in social/cultural anthropology to begin January 2025. The successful candidate will teach two introductory-level online asynchronous anthropology courses: ANTH 121: Introduction to Social Anthropology and ANTH 205: Multiculturalism. Courses have a maximum of 35 students with three hours of class time per week. This is a unionized position and there is good potential for ongoing, part-time employment with the opportunity to teach online and in-person courses offered by the department or develop new courses that align with the successful candidate’s interests and areas of specialization.

What you’ll bringCapilano University is an undergraduate school with small, student-centred classes. We seek a dynamic, passionate instructor with post-secondary experience teaching social and/or cultural anthropology. A candidate with a PhD in hand or actively working towards a PhD is preferred, although candidates with a Master’s Degree and demonstrated excellence in teaching will be considered.

We invite applicants to submit a cover letter, CV, teaching portfolio, and names and contact information for three references. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit a sample syllabus for ANTH 121 and to prepare and deliver a short teaching demonstration during the interview.

Internal or External Position External

Appointment Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 01/01/2025

Salary Scale $9.420 per instructional section.

Post Date 08/20/2024

Close Date 09/30/2024

Open Until Filled Yes

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