Job description
Grand Junction, CO
ABOUT THIS POSITION
Summary: The Applied Anthropology and Geography program is seeking a four-field trained, full-time instructor of anthropology to teach our current lower division offerings in introductory anthropology, introductory archaeology, and cultural anthropology. Other courses, including in the upper division, may be assigned according to enrollment and departmental need.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
Teach the following lower division courses: ANTH 202, Introduction to Anthropology; ANTH 220, Principles of Archaeology; and ANTH 201, Cultural Anthropology.
Courses in other areas of specialization/expertise will be considered.
This is a full-time teaching position. There are no required research, advising, or service commitments.
The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester; some assigned courses may be taught via distance delivery or hybrid modalities. The ability to teach in-person is preferred.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
- Master of Arts in Anthropology from an accredited college or university.
- Research Focus in the Americas
- Demonstrated Teaching Experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Anthropology from an accredited college or university.
- Experience teaching as Instructor of Record. Experience with both live classroom and online formats.
- North American research focus
- Ability to teach an upper division course in Cultural Resource/Heritage Management
Salary: $60,000.00. Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package: Click here for more information!
Department: Colorado Mesa University
Employment Type: Administrative
HOW TO APPLY
Application Deadline: To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be received by 12/1/2024.
How to Apply: Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic information. In addition, please be prepared to upload a:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Include the name, phone number, email address and relationship of at least three professional references who can attest to your ability to perform the job you are applying for. Professional references should include at least one current or former supervisor. Professional reference may also include current or former employers, colleagues or other professionals who have first-hand knowledge and can recommend you for employment.
- Copy of transcripts for all degrees completed (if your transcripts include a social security number or birthdate, please redact that information before uploading the document. Official transcripts will be required upon hire)
Direct Inquiries Contact: Erika Jackson, [email protected]
ABOUT COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY
A comprehensive university in Grand Junction, Colorado Mesa
University provides exceptional educational opportunities on a state-of-the-art
campus. As western Colorado’s largest university, CMU serves students on its
main campus in Grand Junction, its satellite campus in Montrose, its technical college,
CMU Tech, and via online offerings.
Colorado Mesa University serves as the primary intellectual
and cultural center of western Colorado and promotes the exchange of ideas that
are of regional, national, and international importance. Founded in 1925, it is
a dynamic university enrolling 10,000 students at the associate, baccalaureate,
and graduate levels.
At the heart of the CMU experience is an integrative and
experiential approach to higher education that encourages students to think
differently and empowers them to challenge assumptions. CMU brings students
together with expert scholars and thinkers from different disciplines to make
connections between ideas and gain the skills to solve the unstructured,
complex problems they will encounter in life. Our focus is on providing quality
academic programs, built on a strong liberal arts core that supports students’
interests and regional employment needs, as well as technical programs that
respond to vocational workforce demands.
The Grand Valley is home to some of the best outdoor
recreation in the state of Colorado and you will not have to fight traffic and
crowds to enjoy it. CMU is surrounded by the Grand Mesa, Book Cliffs, and the
Colorado National Monument. We have world-class mountain biking, rock climbing,
hiking, rafting, and a mountain resort that’s less than 45 minutes from campus
for skiing, snowboarding, and cross-country skiing. Living and working in Grand
Junction, you will be able to explore one of Colorado’s best kept secrets.
Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in
candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds
and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and
success for underrepresented students within higher education.
Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a
safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we
conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for
employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal
history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle
history. Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility. Colorado
Mesa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally
diverse faculty, staff and student body. Women and minorities are encouraged to
apply. Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of
2008 (ADAAA) may be provided reasonable accommodation upon request to enable
the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation,
please contact the CMU Human Resources Office by phone or email. You may be
asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation,
regarding functional limitations and the type of accommodation needed.
Colorado Mesa University
Attn: Human Resources Office
1100 North Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81501
970.248.1820
How to apply
To apply, visit https://coloradomesa.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/1200?c=coloradomesa
