Sessional - Faculty -ANTH 3390-01 - (02050.10962)

Sessional - Faculty - ANTH 3390-01 - (02050.10962)

Application Restrictions: Open to both Internal and external

Job Type: Faculty (Sessional)

Posting In effect from: 11/4/2025

Closing Application Date: 25/4/2025

Applications will be reviewed commencing the closing application date and may continue until the position is filled.

Instructional Type: Academic/Career (max 24 credits)

Anticipated Start Date: 23/6/2025

Position End Date (If Applicable): 8/8/2025

DUTIES

The Department of Environment, Culture, and Society (ECS) requires a sessional instructor for the summer 2025 semester to teach a special topics course ANTH 3390.

ANTH 3390 - ST: First Nations Heritage and Laws: Using case studies, students will learn how First Nations in Canada utilize knowledge, laws, and protocols to protect cultural heritage. We will explore the Canadian legal system, legal cases, Title and rights, UNDRIP, DRIPA, repatriation, cultural knowledge, and Indigenous Laws. Students will evaluate the effectiveness of current Provincial and Federal Legislation, the changes to museum collections, and discuss future directions for the protection of cultural heritage.

QUALIFICATIONS

PhD in Anthropology or closely related discipline, or PhD candidates and applicants with Master’s Degrees with accumulated professional experience that contributes to engaged scholarly teaching in the fields of Indigenous Studies, community-based research, applied anthropology, archaeology, and/or ethnographic research. Demonstrated teaching ability and expertise in the area of specialization.

Pay Band: $2,575.50 - $2,575.50 (Sessional Faculty - Academic (per credit))

# of Hires Needed: 1

Organizational Unit: Thompson Rivers University -> Faculty of Arts -> Environment, Culture & Society

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

Thompson Rivers University is strongly committed to hiring based on merit with a focus on fostering diversity of thought within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty, and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, Indigenous, Black and People of Colour, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

NOTE: To learn more about Thompson Rivers University or living in Kamloops or Williams Lake please visit our Careers website. External Candidates invited to interview will be required to bring a copy of their transcripts to the interview.