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Part Time - Anthropology - Adjunct Instructor

Employer
Pennsylvania State University
Location
Abington, Pennsylvania
Closing date
Aug 25, 2022

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Position Type
Faculty
Hours
Full Time
Organization Type
Academic
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
- CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
- CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
- If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants (https://hr.psu.edu/sites/hr/files/Application\Process\for\External\Applications\Non-Penn\State\Employees.pdf) .
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Penn State Abington's Division of Social Sciences, Psychological and Social Sciences program, invites applications for an adjunct instructor of Anthropology, or a related field, to teach ANTH 45N: Cultural Diversity: A Global Perspective (https://bulletins.psu.edu/search/?scontext=courses&search=ANTH+45N&caturl=%2Fundergraduate) to begin in August 2022 and likely to continue into January 2023.
Candidates must be able to teach this introductory course in Cultural Anthropology and classes are in-person only for this opening. We are offering two sections of the course. Those sections run Tuesday and Thursday from 10:35 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. and 12:05 p.m. to 1:20 p.m.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Preference will be given to candidates who have completed a Doctoral degree in Anthropology, but ABD and Masters level candidates will be considered.
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduates is highly desirable.
Penn State Abington serves racially- and ethnically-diverse students, first-generation college students, students from a range of socio-economic backgrounds, and a significant international student population. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to helping all students succeed through engagement in and out of the classroom.
The review process will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled. Please submit an electronic application using the Penn State Careers Page (ht (https://psu.jobs/) tps://hr.psu.edu/careers) which includes: a cover letter; a curriculum vitae; a list of courses taught at the college level; and a statement of teaching philosophy. Candidates should be prepared to provide the names, titles, and contact information (telephone, email, and mailing address) of professional references, if requested. Questions should be directed to Dr. Michael J. Bernstein (mjb70@psu.edu).
The Abington College of Pennsylvania State University is a four-year college with a diverse population of 4,000 students in the suburb of Abington, Pennsylvania. While maintaining a close-knit academic community atmosphere typical of a small liberal arts college, Abington offers its students and faculty all of the resources of a major research university.
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here (https://police.psu.edu/annual-security-reports) .
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applications without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
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