The Anthropology Department invites applications for a full-time regular
position in Cultural Anthropology for September 1, 2008. Candidates will
have an outstanding teaching record in the general areas of social and
cultural anthropology, a good record of research accomplishments,
curriculum development skills, and a commitment to the development of the
department. The successful candidate will have the expertise and ability
to teach Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology, Methods and
Ethics in Anthropology, Cross-Cultural Women?s Studies, Culture and the
Environment, and Anthropological Theory. The ability to teach courses in
Medical Anthropology will be an asset. A PhD in Anthropology is
preferred, but consideration will be given to candidates who are ABD.
The Anthropology Department at Kwantlen University College currently
offers a two-year Associate of Arts degree, and has developed a four-year
Anthropology minor within Kwantlen?s Bachelor of Arts degree (expected
launch Sept. 2008).
Kwantlen University College offers a unique regional university
environment serving communities in the South Fraser region. Kwantlen's
campuses serve the dynamic communities of Surrey, Richmond, Langley, and
Cloverdale. Our university degrees and applied credentials successfully
meet the evolving needs of regional and global employment markets.
Kwantlen students have a unique opportunity to integrate (or bridge)
their certificate and diploma credentials to complete a bachelor?s degree
at Kwantlen, creating the best of both worlds ? undergraduate studies and
the professional enhancement of applied programs.
Kwantlen offers a wide range of innovative bachelor?s degrees, and a
traditional Bachelor of Arts degree that encompasses multiple major and
minor program areas. Our bachelor?s degrees set new standards for
collaboration with faculty, workplace experience and undergraduate
research. In support of our expanding bachelor's degree programs, the
Surrey campus is currently undergoing a thirty-six million dollar
expansion. Graduate programs are currently being planned.
We take great pride in our student-centred approach to learning. Our
award-winning faculty members are experts in their fields; passionate
professionals who love to teach. Their dedication is the key to creating
a challenging and inspiring learning environment.
Kwantlen's Office of Research and Scholarship, and four research
institutes support Kwantlen?s faculty and students in their ongoing
efforts to produce leading-edge research relevant to the communities that
we serve.
A complete application includes a covering letter, current curriculum
vitae, teaching statement, copies of transcripts of all degrees, peer and
student reviews, a representative sample (max. 10 pages) of your recent
scholarly work, and the names of three referees. Please forward your
application quoting the competition number to: Human Resources
Department, Kwantlen University College, 13468 - 77 Avenue, Surrey, B.C.,
V3W 6Y3, Fax: (604) 599-2111 or email to employ@kwantlen.ca.
Incomplete applications will not be considered. The committee will begin
reviewing applications on May 20, 2008.
No telephone enquiries please.
We thank all applicants for their interest in Kwantlen University
College.
However, only those applicants selected for further consideration will be
contacted.
