Adjunct - Anthropology (Online)

About the Department

Position Duties

• Provide online instruction in discipline Work with other faculty members to develop a course syllabus and consistent assessments. Communicate with department staff, students, and faculty on a regular basis. Evaluate student performance and provide timely feedback on a regular basis. Utilize the Kirkwood Learning Management System to post course syllabi and relevant documents and provide access to student grade book. Regularly engage in professional development activities and actively seek information about developing trends and ideas. Perform other related work duties as assigned. PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: Effectively instruct and communicate material for the course. Establish and maintain a good working relationship with students, colleagues, staff, administrators, and the general public. Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.
• Provide online instruction in discipline
• Work with other faculty members to develop a course syllabus and consistent assessments.
• Communicate with department staff, students, and faculty on a regular basis.
• Evaluate student performance and provide timely feedback on a regular basis.
• Utilize the Kirkwood Learning Management System to post course syllabi and relevant documents and provide access to student grade book.
• Regularly engage in professional development activities and actively seek information about developing trends and ideas.
• Perform other related work duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

• Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional (10-33%) standing, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing.

Other Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Anthropology, Cultural Anthropology, or Physical Anthropology OR any master’s degree in any field with 12 graduate credit hours in anthropology, cultural studies, history, sociology; 6 credit hours must be from a bolded field. Experience in online instruction PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS: Master’s degree in anthropology EEO/AA STATEMENT: It is the policy of Kirkwood Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Vice President, Human Resources and Institutional Effectiveness (employees) or the Vice President of Student Services (students), 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, 319-398-5572, [email protected] , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: (303) 844-5695 FAX: (303) 844-4303, TDD 800-877-8339 Email: [email protected] . WHY KIRKWOOD: Kirkwood Community College prides itself on fostering a diverse workforce and values unique perspectives throughout its campus community. The college is a convenient, innovative, visionary educational leader striving to remain affordable and accessible. With more than 140 majors and programs, Kirkwood boasts 16,000 annual college-credit students while maintaining one of the lowest tuitions in the state. All degree-seeking students are eligible for federal financial aid and the college offers more than $3 million in scholarships each year to students from all walks of life. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
• Master’s degree in Anthropology, Cultural Anthropology, or Physical Anthropology OR any master’s degree in any field with 12 graduate credit hours in anthropology, cultural studies, history, sociology; 6 credit hours must be from a bolded field.
• Experience in online instruction
• Master’s degree in anthropology

Benefits

• Kirkwood offers a wide range of employee benefits. Read more about them here !

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