Resident Assistant Professor - Medical Anthropology - Creighton University
- Employer
- Creighton University, Department of Cultural and Social Studies
- Location
- Omaha, Nebraska
- Closing date
- Feb 13, 2025
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- Position Type
- Non-Tenure Track
- Hours
- Full Time
- Specialty
- Applied Anthropology
- Organization Type
- Academic
Job Details
The Department of Cultural and Social Studies at Creighton University invites applications for a non-tenure track Resident Assistant Professor for a one-year appointment specializing in medical anthropology beginning in Fall 2025. The successful candidate will teach a 4-4 course load.
The Department of Cultural and Social Studies is an undergraduate department with several distinct, yet complementary programs. We seek dynamic instructors with a desire to teach excellent undergraduate students. Along with teaching courses in medical anthropology, candidates may be expected to engage students from a variety of disciplines. Depending on the successful candidate’s area of specific expertise, the courses they teach may support major/minor requirements for other Departmental programs, including cultural anthropology, public health, sociology, criminal justice, social work, health administration and policy, and/or justice and peace studies.
Qualifications
- A Ph.D. in Anthropology (or a closely related field) is preferred; ABD will be considered
- Ability to foster student learning, development, and decision making in support of students’ goals, success, wellness, and needs
- Evidence of excellent college level teaching is preferred
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop rapport quickly and effectively with a diversity of populations
- Empathy and compassion for the experiences of others
Application Instructions
Candidates should submit their application through the Interfolio portal, which can be found via this link: https://www.creighton.edu/resident-assistant-professor-cultural-and-social-studies-medical-anthropology
When prompted please upload the following:
- Letter of Intent or Cover Letter
- Current curriculum vitae
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Sample Syllabus
If a candidate is called for an interview, they will be required to provide:
- Original academic transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended (photocopies acceptable during initial application process).
- One page statement describing candidate's potential contributions to Creighton's mission (https://www.creighton.edu/about/mission-history).
- Three letters of recommendation, at least two of which should speak to the candidate’s teaching ability.
Review of completed applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For further information, please visit our department website. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Laura Heinemann, Director of Undergraduate Anthropology Programs (lauraheinemann@creighton.edu). For questions or issues submitting your application or materials, please contact HR@creighton.edu.
About Creighton
At Creighton, we offer meaningful work driven by a 475-year-old Jesuit tradition committed to social justice and serving others. Through this tradition, we push the boundaries on innovation. We pursue new knowledge for the betterment of society. We seek to improve our world through Catholic and Jesuit values.
Omaha is a diverse community of 850,000 with a rich history; an active food, entertainment, and sports scene; and a vibrant music and arts community. Recent Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College rankings recognized Creighton University among the top 20% of institutions in its survey and among the Top 10 big-city colleges in the Midwest. Creighton University also ranks in the top third of National Universities in U.S. News & World Report’s and was previously recognized for 16 years in a row as No. 1 among Best Regional Universities – Midwest.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination.
Company
Centered in the heart of downtown Omaha, NE, Creighton's campus spans over 130 acres and employs over 2250 part-time and full-time benefit eligible employees making it one of the largest employers in the Omaha community. Creighton is a Catholic and Jesuit comprehensive university committed to excellence in selected undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.
This employer does prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation/preference.
This employer does prohibit discrimination based on gender identity/expression.
This employer does not offer health insurance benefits to eligible partners.
This employer does not appear on the AAUP list of censured institutions.
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