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Visiting Assistant Professor - Anthropology

Employer
Idaho Division of Human Resources
Location
Boise, Idaho
Closing date
Dec 22, 2022

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Position Type
Faculty
Hours
Full Time
Organization Type
Business
Visiting Assistant Professor - Anthropology
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Visiting Assistant Professor - Anthropology
Salary
$15,080.00 - $37,440.00 Annually
Location
Boise, ID
Job Type
Full Time
Department
Boise State University
Job Number
497288
Closing
1/21/2023 11:59 PM Mountain
- Description
- Benefits
Description
The Department of Anthropology at Boise State University invites applications for a full-time, Visiting Assistant Professor in archaeology that complements existing specializations in the department. We seek a scholar with an active program of field-based research, who engages students in the classroom and with field research opportunities, has experience disseminating research, and has an interest in or experience engaging with land-managing stakeholders, including federal, state, and tribal governments.
The Visiting Assistant Professor supports the University's mission of providing student-centered, quality education and is committed to the success of our students and the university. This involves teaching effectiveness, professional development, research and scholarly/creative activities, institutional service, professional and community service, student advising and involvement, and supervisory responsibilities as assigned.
To Apply: Please apply through Boise State University's Careers website here: https://jobs.boisestate.edu/en-us/job/497288/visiting-assistant-professor-archaeology
Include a cover letter describing your interest in this position and your relevant experience, CV, and the names and contact information of 3 references.
Example of Duties
The essential duties and responsibilities of a visiting faculty member are assigned by the academic Department Chair or equivalent administrator. They may include:
Teaching:
- Supports the University's mission of providing student-centered, quality education. Committed to the success of our students and the university. Committed to student learning, retention, persistence, and completion.
- Teach assigned courses in accordance with the course syllabi and a schedule of classes that may include day, evening, weekend, and distance classes offered at any approved instructional site.
- Engage in the development of new and creative instructional materials, including new courses and programs of study.
- Assist in keeping the curriculum of the program(s) current.
- Maintain and improve competence in subjects being taught.
- Advise students and ensure the successful completion of their degree program.
- Post and hold office hours in a physical and electronic format (to include virtual office hours) as appropriate.
- Assist with the departmental assessment efforts and plan.
- Assist with student recruitment, particularly when low student enrollment is an issue in the program.
- Direct culminating activities for graduate students
- Scholarly, creative, or research activities:
- If assigned, a visiting faculty must demonstrate a commitment to their discipline through scholarly and creative activities (these activities may fall within Boyer's four types of scholarship: (1) discovering knowledge, (2) integrating knowledge, (3) applying knowledge, and (4) scholarship of teaching).
- Conduct research and/or produce scholarly or creative work in accordance with the norms in their discipline.
- Share that work through professionally recognized publications for the type of scholarship.
- Present that works through professionally recognized forms in professionally recognized venues for the type of scholarship.
Service:
- If expected, a visiting faculty member participates in activities relating to university programs, courses, governance, etc., or community activities that impact on, or are impacted by, the University and which contribute to the growth and development of students, the university, and the community. Faculty must demonstrate a commitment to serving Boise State University, his/her profession, and the community.
- Participate actively in professional organizations and perform professional functions such as serving on committees and in leadership roles; as chair, panelist, and discussant at conferences; on editorial boards; refereeing manuscripts and grant applications; and serving on panels for funding agencies.
- Meet administrative deadlines set by the University for carrying out service responsibilities and submitting required employee materials.
- Use technology as directed by the University to carry out service responsibilities and receive and submit employee information.
Minimum Qualifications
Undergraduate Instruction: Hold a degree in the field of instruction (as determined by the discipline)
Graduate Instruction: Hold a terminal degree determined by the discipline and have a record of research, scholarship, or achievement appropriate for the graduate program. Approval of the Graduate College is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Research experience in North America, especially Western North America. Ability to teach introductory and upper-division coursework in archaeology, and be involved with mentoring at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Ability to contribute to the Native American and Indigenous Studies (NAIS) minor.
Supplemental Information
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
In accordance with discipline and departmental standards and expectations
- Demonstrated advanced level of oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to meet required attendance and submission deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
- Demonstrated ability to manage effective, friendly, and civil working relationships with staff, faculty, students, alumni, guests, and others at the university.
- Demonstrated problem-solving and abstract thinking skills.
- Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality work while working independently.
- Demonstrated ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
- If teaching is expected:
- Demonstrated ability to create, articulate, and assess course learning outcomes.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in creating course materials (syllabus, handouts, presentations, etc.) that enhance student interest and engagement.
- Demonstrated ability to create and manage effective grading
- Demonstrated ability to assess student educational goals and to create graduation plans based on those goals.
Salary and Benefits
Salary commensurate with experience. Boise State University is committed to offering a benefits package that provides health and financial protection plans as well as resources to promote health and well-being. Our program provides flexibility so you can choose the benefits that are right for you and your family. Learn more about our benefit options at https://www.boisestate.edu/hrs/benefits/.
This position is exempt from classified state service and the rules of the Division of Human Resources and the Idaho Personnel Commission.
Questions?
Please contact Boise State Human Resources by phone at (208) 426-1616 or email at employment@boisestate.edu .
AA/EEO Statement - Boise State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Boise State University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans. As a federal contractor, the University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. View Boise State's complete pay transparency policy statement. (https://hrs.boisestate.edu/employees/files/2017/03/OFCCP-Transparency-Pay-Policy-Statement.pdf) (Download PDF reader) (https://get.adobe.com/reader/) (Download PDF reader) (https://get.adobe.com/reader/) If you require an accommodation to complete this application, please contact Human Resources at 208-426-1616.
Background Investigations - Any offer of employment at Boise State University will be contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation and may require a credit and/or motor vehicle background investigation depending on the position. Click here to view the University's full background investigations policy (https://www.boisestate.edu/policy/human-resources/background-investigations/) .
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