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Anthropology Adjunct Professor

Employer
South Puget Sound Community College
Location
Tumwater, Washington
Closing date
Feb 15, 2025
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Position Type
Faculty
Hours
Full Time
Organization Type
Academic
Our Opportunity

Adjunct faculty salary for the 2024-2025 fiscal year is $1,131.00- $1,154.00 per credit hour, as listed in the CBA(Download PDF reader).

South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) seeks an engaging and dedicated Anthropology Adjunct Professor who is able to teach one or more of the following: Survey of Anthropology, World Prehistory, Archaeology, Biological Anthropology, Cultural Anthropology, Linguistic Anthropology, Indians of North America, Northwest Coast Indians and Pacific Island Cultures.

SPSCC seeks adjunct or part-time faculty with the following qualities:• Place student success at the center of all decision-making.• Engage with students, faculty, staff and administrators to create a community of learners.• Seek opportunities for teaching and learning excellence.• Embrace change, risk-taking and innovation.• Respect the richness of diverse cultural values, beliefs and practices of others.• Contribute to the technical and general education of students who will apply learning to the world of work and transfer their education to a university.


We also offer:

  • A healthy work/life balance for our employees with the opportunity for flexible work schedules and remote work depending on position and college needs
  • Fine dining in the Percival Room, offering vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices as part of our Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts programs
  • Campus bookstore offering snacks, apparel, and specialty supplies
  • FREE Bus service every 15 minutes to downtown Olympia and beyond
  • FREE parking on our campuses - permits are not required
  • On-campus child care
  • Percival Creek, which runs beneath our campus footbridge, provides year-round beauty and views of Chinook, Coho, and chum salmon pass through each fall
  • Many walking paths that are marked and on nicely paved sidewalks
  • Gym and recreation facilities
  • SPSCC promotes wellness with a variety of different workshops and events on campus
  • Lots of activities with our Artist & Lecture series, which are FREE for staff and faculty
  • Many community events in the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts
  • Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that offer an opportunity for SPSCC employees to gather and connect around issues that define them personally, and which affect their work at the College and their professional development. Current Employee Resource Groups include:
    • Staff and Faculty of Color (SFOC) ERG - an employee network which strives to create an intentional and relational foundation for community and trust building across different groups through shared values.

SPSCC accepts applications for adjunct faculty (part-time) positions on an ongoing basis to establish a qualified pool of applicants. The applicant pool is created for future, part-time professor appointments for the individual program or course indicated. This announcement will serve as an open and continuous applicant pool. Appointment availability varies from quarter to quarter. Candidates selected from the pool will be contacted by the division should a vacancy arise.

What You'll Do

  • Teach college-level courses in face-to-face, hybrid or online formats based on established course outlines.
  • Develop course syllabi in accordance with College policy.
  • Be available to meet with students, faculty, and staff as needed.
  • Provide timely feedback and support to students.
  • Maintain accurate records for course grades.
  • Maintain professional standards in interactions with the College community.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned or required.
Course Titles
  • ANTH&100, Survey of Anthropology
  • ANTH&104, World Prehistory
  • ANTH&204, Archeology
  • ANTH&205, Biological Anthropology
  • ANTH&206, Cultural Anthropology
  • ANTH&207, Linguistic Anthropology
  • ANTH&210, Indians of North America
  • ANTH&216, Northwest Coast Indians
  • ANTH&227, Pacific Island Cultures


Qualifications You Possess

Minimum Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Anthropology or Archeology from an accredited college or university required.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Teaching experience at the college-level.


To Apply

Applications must include the following attachments:
  • Cover letter addressed to the Screening Committee that addresses your qualifications as they relate to the minimum qualifications and required attributes described in this announcement.
  • Current resume.
  • Copies of unofficial transcripts from institutions of higher education.

  • Condition of Employment
    Employment with the college is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. Any adverse information will be considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically preclude a candidate from employment.

    Veterans Preference
    Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wishing to claim Veterans Preference should redact their personally identifiable information from a copy of their United States Department of Veterans Affairs honorable discharge documentation and email to sbutler-hill@spscc.edu with the job number for which they are applying in the subject line.

    Bargaining Unit
    This position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by the South Puget Sound Federation of Teachers, AFT/AFL-CIO, Local 4603.

    South Puget Sound Community College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator

    South Puget Sound Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). SPSCC provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, Title II and Title IX, Samantha Dotson, Executive Human Resource Officer /Title IX Coordinator, 360-596-5361,ssoto@spscc.edu, Building 25, Room 220, 2011 Mottman Rd SW, Olympia, WA 98512; South Puget Sound Community College is a smoke-free/drug free environment.
    Applicants needing accommodation in the application process in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources office at (360) 596-5500.

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