BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE - Faculty-Behavioral Science

Job Classification

  Faculty Full-Time (75-100%)

Position summary

The successful candidate will champion the cross-cultural perspective of anthropology in the general education program of the university, in our graduate program in community and international development, and to students and fellow faculty in a multi-disciplinary department offering programs and courses in psychology, sociology, geography, criminal justice, emergency preparedness, anthropology, and community & international development. Areas of instruction and advising will include general anthropology, development anthropology, and research methods, and community & international development.  Candidates with Ph.D. in cultural anthropology (preferred) or a related field are especially encouraged to apply.

Qualifications summary

• Possess a terminal degree in Anthropology or 18 graduate course credit hours in Anthropology or an equivalent qualification in tested experience


• Experience working in the fields of anthropology and development 


• A commitment to teamwork


• Excellent interpersonal skills in mentoring students and working with faculty and staff in the department and university


• A preference will be given to candidates with multi- or cross-cultural experience 

Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.

Duties and responsibilities

• Teach a load of 24 credit hours per year with a mix of anthropology, archaeology, research methods, and development courses. 


• Specifically, this position requires the faculty member to teach undergraduate courses in the major, graduate courses for our Community & International Development Program, and Andrews Core Experience Social Sciences course (ANTH 200 – Cultural Anthropology), as well as support the Honors program through teaching a required Honors course (HONS 345 – What is Other?).  In addition, the faculty member is required to co-teach within our research methods sequence curriculum (SOCI 432/532 – Research Methods I: An Introduction), which includes teaching content and elective courses, as well as mentoring and supervising students on individual research projects and fieldwork that utilize methods and analysis associated with anthropological and archaeological studies. 


• Other courses that are expected to be taught include ANTH 124 – Introduction to Anthropology, ANTH 205 – Introduction to Archaeology, ANTH 417/517 – Cultural & Developmental Anthropology, ANTH 435 – Museum & Lab Methods, ANTH 455/555 – Ethnography, and ANTH 478 – Archaeological & Ethnographical Perspectives on the Middle East.


• Help to advise and plan course schedules for Behavioral Sciences, Anthropology, and Community & International Development Program undergradaute and graduate students.


• Direct, build and review the Behavioral Sciences Program and all its' emphases.


• Mentor students in research development


• Attend departmental events such as monthly faculty meetings, departmental assemblies, etc.


• Attend university events such as graduation and convocation ceremonies, and faculty meetings in the College of Arts & Sciences.


• Actively participate in research and publication activities.

Supervisory responsibilities

May supervise one or more student workers in assisting with basic tasks such as grading, posting updates in learninghub (online learning management system), making copies, etc.

Qualifications

Technological proficiency and willingness to use basic computer programs such as pdf viewers, microsoft word, excel, outlook, and powerpoint (or their macOS counterparts) as well as the ability to quickly learn a online learning management systems, various web-based programs, web-based document sharing such as google docs, and classroom audiovisual systems. Must have a willingness to use technology in instruction and communication with students, faculty, and staff.


Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.

Technical competencies

Technological proficiency and willingness to use basic computer programs such as pdf viewers, microsoft word, excel, outlook, and powerpoint (or their macOS counterparts) as well as the ability to quickly learn a online learning management systems, various web-based programs, web-based document sharing such as google docs, and classroom audiovisual systems. Must have a willingness to use technology in instruction and communication with students, faculty, and staff.

Interpersonal interactions

Must feel and act comfortably with all people who interact with this office including, but not limited to, students, faculty, administrators, and staff. Must have a warm and friendly personality and a willingness to help individuals according to their needs. Must be willing to train and supervise students, as well as interact on a professional level with faculty and staff. Must be a team player and fit comfortably within a dynamic office atmosphere.

Physical demands

Physical abilities as needed to fulfill teaching responsibilities. Department is located on the second floor accessible by stairs or elevator. Most classes are taught in classrooms located on the same floor, however some may be located on the lower floor or adjacent buildings. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals to perform essential functions. Little to no lifting or carrying is required beyond supplies needed for course instruction (i.e. textbooks, laptop).

Work environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Pleasant working atmosphere, air conditioned. Works under pressure of strenuous time deadlines and multitasking.