Limited Term Contract Instructor, Anthropology

Duties :

VIU's Faculty of Social Sciences invites applications for a Limited Term Contract (LTC) position in the Department of Anthropology. We seek an experienced instructor to teach undergraduate courses in sociocultural anthropology. Instruction includes preparation and delivery of lectures, assessment and evaluation of students, facilitation of students' learning, and provision of student support during office hours. The courses will be taught face-to-face.

The courses include :

Fall 2026 :

• ANTH 112 : Introduction to Sociocultural Anthropology
• GLST 210 : The Human Face of Globalization : An Anthropological View
• ANTH 367 : People and Cultures of the World

Spring 2027 :

Applicants should indicate in their cover letter which of the Anthropology options for the Spring semester they would prefer to teach.

Course descriptions and more information about the Anthropology Department can be found on the .

Candidates must demonstrate commitment to teaching, learning and student success through scholarship and institutional service. Successful candidates will participate in a wide range of activities outside the classroom, including student support; institutional, faculty and departmental committee meetings and other initiatives; and professional activities in keeping with their disciplines in and outside the institution.

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

If you have any questions about applying for this opportunity, please email David Hopwood, Chair of Anthropology.

VIU is pleased to offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan. As part of the VIU campus community, our employees work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities.