Job Description
Edmonds College is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The college values its talented, diverse workforce and seeks to attract, hire, and support employees who consistently and actively embrace diversity and equity. Edmonds College is an equal opportunity employer. Edmonds College invites all individuals to apply, and as an equal opportunity employer, we also encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds and groups to apply for this position.
Associate Faculty Pool, Anthropology (PT Faculty) SALARY: Five-credit "lecture mode" class would be approximately $6,208 LOCATION: Lynnwood Washington DESCRIPTION : Edmonds College and the Humanities and Social Sciences Division invite applications for an associate faculty Anthropology Instructor. The college seeks faculty who can adapt to a variety of teaching situations, use technology effectively to teach, and work effectively with students, staff, and others in a campus climate that promotes cultural diversity and student success.
Faculty members are responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes to a diverse student body in classroom, lab, and field settings combined with online course management and/or within an online/hybrid model; developing curriculum; preparing teaching materials; developing and assessing student learning outcomes to evaluate student work; assigning grades; maintaining required records; and advising and consulting with students to support their success.
Instructors will be responsible for teaching anthropology courses in one or more of the following areas of specialization: Survey of Anthropology, Cultural Anthropology, Archaeology, Linguistic Anthropology, and/or Bioanthropology. The instructor will also be responsible for working with Anthropology and Diversity Studies department chairs in the maintenance and ongoing development of the college's program of community-based service-learning. Other responsibilities include participation in the following: achievement of the College's mission and goals; upholding the College's values; governance of the College via department and division work; required professional development and college in-service activities (including employee orientation and college compliance trainings); personal and program evaluation. The teaching assignment may include early morning or late afternoon/evening classes and could include online teaching as well.
Faculty may be offered Special Assignment projects that align with Departmental Projects ( to support the instruction of archaeology field school and archaeology lab methods classes during the 2025 summer field school) , based on candidates experience and qualifications. In a special assignment role, the faculty would maintain both the archaeological collections and support maintenance and the digital catalog of the department¿s archaeological teaching collection. Finally, the faculty will be responsible for preparing the subsequent site report. Work is directed by the Department Head. Special Assignment project work is paid at the special assignment rate of $45 per hour and meetings are paid according to the CBA stipend rate.
We accept applications for part-time faculty positions on an ongoing basis. Typical requirements for part-time faculty are listed below, along with a link to the department's web page. To be included in the part-time pool, please follow the application procedure below.
Applications remain on file for one year. If you wish to remain in the part-time pool beyond that time, you can update and resubmit your online application yearly.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS : - Master of Arts or Sciences degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, Bioanthropology or related discipline with substantive graduate level course work, teaching, and/or research in Anthropology.
- Demonstrated commitment to community-based service-learning.
- Excellent verbal, listening, problem-solving, critical thinking, and writing skills.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS : - Ability to work effectively with students and staff of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
- Competence to teach courses with multicultural perspectives in a community college setting with a focus on student learning.
- Commitment to an anti-racist and decolonizing pedagogy.
- Experience with the use of online course management systems, i.e. Canvas.
- Ability to impart excitement and enthusiasm into teaching.
- Ability to adapt to a variety of teaching situations, including a wide range of student preparedness and characteristics.
- Experience directing a crew during testing and/or data recovery excavations at a historical archaeological site.
- Demonstrated experience performing historical archaeological artifact analysis and cataloging.
- Demonstrated experience writing a testing/data recovery site report.
- Strong writing and communication skills, with the ability to speak in public and with students, community members, tribal communities, faculty, and colleagues
- Strong organization skills, with the ability to organize, inventory, maintain, and repair lab and field equipment
- Washington Driver¿s License, insurance, and a good driving record
PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is typically performed in a classroom, office, or online from home and requires standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time. The ability to communicate effectively is essential. Instructors are required to use a computer in the work environment. The ability to navigate difficult terrain in field settings is required.
COMPENSATION: Work schedule is based on an eleven week quarterly schedule and could vary each quarter. Salary is dependent upon contract load and mode of instruction. A standard five-credit "lecture mode" class would be approximately $6,208 at Step A. The special assignment rate of $45 per hour and meetings are paid according to the CBA stipend rate starting at $55 for meetings that are .5 hours to less than 2 hours.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: - You must document your citizenship or employment authorization within three days of hire.
- Criminal background check . Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant¿s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
- For education and degrees completed outside of the United States, an independent evaluation approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) is needed before the hiring process will be completed.
- All new positions are contingent upon funding.
- At this time, Edmonds College does not sponsor H1-B Visas.
- Complete, sign, and submit Declaration Regarding Sexual Misconduct
APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: All applicants must apply online. No paper submissions or emailed materials will be accepted. Your online application must include the following documents in order to be complete:
- Cover Letter addressing your qualifications and interest.
- Current resume.
- Names and contact information for three references.
- For veterans¿ preference, please scan and attach your DD214, Member-4 Form.
Important, if this posting is on an external website other than or Edmonds College Job Opportunities please follow one of these links to apply. Applying via an external webpage will not enter our application system. ABOUT THE COLLEGE: Established in 1967, Edmonds College is a public, four-year, state college. It focuses on academic excellence, student success, and community engagement, which reflect the three aspects of its mission: Teaching | Learning | Community. It serves about 20,000 students annually, including more than 1,000 international students from more than 60 countries. The college offers nearly 70 associate degrees and 60 professional certificates in about 30 programs of study. Its highest enrolled programs are the Associate of Arts/Associate of Science degrees, Paralegal, Allied Health (pre-nursing degree), Business/Accounting, Construction Management, and Culinary Arts. The college is located in the center of the growing south Snohomish County communities of Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Brier, Mill Creek, Mukilteo, and Woodway. For more information, visit .
EEO/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT: The college provides equal opportunity in education and in employment per state and federal law. The college prohibits discrimination against any person due to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (gender), disability, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information. For questions about our nondiscrimination policy or gender equality and athletic teams, call our Title IX Compliance Officer 425.640.1814.
JEANNE CLERY STATEMENT: In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and as a part of Edmonds College¿s commitment to safety and security on campus, the College reports the mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, the required statistics, and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. Edmonds College¿s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at . Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges
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