Part-Time Anthropology Instructor — Teach & Impact

Linn-Benton Comunity Clg-Santiam; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Linn-Benton Community College is seeking instructors to teach core Anthropology courses in a pooled, ongoing posting. Applicants must reapply yearly to maintain active pool status and be ready to review when openings arise.

The position involves preparing course materials, grading, maintaining records, lab safety, and student support, with a focus on equity and inclusion across diverse student populations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Anthropology or related field, OR a master’s degree in another field and a minimum of 27 graduate quarter (or 18 semester) hours in the primary field to be taught; or equivalency.
• Provisional: Bachelor’s degree plus 27 graduate quarter hours in the above field(s) AND in active pursuit of master’s degree or doctorate.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and develop materials for classes utilizing approved course outcomes in a variety of teaching modalities.
• Complete all administrative tasks associated with teaching a course: assign and grade student work, establish reasonable communication with students, report student attainment of course outcomes, maintain student records, comply with college policies and processes related to teaching workload.
• Keep abreast of development in subject area, educational technology, innovative teaching techniques, and continuously strive for professional improvement.
• Establish and maintain opportunities for reasonable and consistent out-of-class contact with students.
• When applicable, assure that lab equipment is appropriately used, following all safety protocols and procedures. Verify that all equipment is accounted for at the end of each laboratory section.
• Exemplify and promote the mission of LBCC.
• Connect students to college support services and resources to promote student success and retention. Maintain reasonable communication with college support services to this end.
• Work effectively with students and staff of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and ages. Promote both a classroom environment and a curriculum of equity and inclusivity.
• Interact with supervisors, colleagues, and staff as part of a team.
• Participate as assigned in occasional department and advisory meetings.

Education

Master’s degree in Anthropology or related field; or Master’s in another field with 27 graduate hours in the primary field

Bachelor’s degree plus 27 graduate quarter hours AND active pursuit of master’s/doctorate

Job description

Linn-Benton Community College is seeking instructors to teach core Anthropology courses in a pooled, ongoing posting. Applicants must reapply yearly to maintain active pool status and be ready to review when openings arise.

The position involves preparing course materials, grading, maintaining records, lab safety, and student support, with a focus on equity and inclusion across diverse student populations.