Job Description

Instructor, Anthropology

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Employment Group
VIUFA
Position Number
00276
Division
Faculty of Social Sciences
Department
Anthropology
Campus
Nanaimo campus *Successful candidates must be able to attend in person on campus as required.
Location
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Country
Canada
Appointment Type
temporary part-time
Workload
To teach one or two 3-credit courses in Spring 2026
Pay Level
VIUFA F2: temporary instructional.
Starting Salary
$8,196.30 per assigned course consisting of three workload hours. The rate for any courses requiring fewer or greater hours shall be prorated based on this standard.
Appointment Start Date
30-Dec-2025
Appointment End Date
15-May-2026
Leave Replacement
Appointment may be extended or end early, depending on return of incumbent.
Applicant Documents
CV/Resume, Cover Letter, Course Outline, Teaching Evaluations, Philosophy, Name and contact information of recent supervisors willing to provide a reference
Posted Date
02-Oct-2025
Closing Date
22-Oct-2025
Job Reference
2804

Duties:

Teach one or two undergraduate courses in the Anthropology Department. 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. If an instructor cannot be found to deliver these courses face to face then online/blended delivery may be considered.



Spring 2026



ANTH 212 S26N01 - Sociocultural Anthropology

M/W 08:30 to 10:00

Delivery mode: Face-to-Face

Nanaimo Campus



ANTH 324 S26N01 - Food and Culture

T/R 10:00 to 11:30

Delivery mode: Face-to-Face

Nanaimo Campus



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



Please include in your cover letter a clear statement of course(s) are applying to teach and summary of relevant education and experience.



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



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:

A doctoral degree in Anthropology with a specialization in Sociocultural Anthropology from an appropriately accredited institution. Note: ABD applicants with a specialization in Sociocultural or equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.


A record of successful undergraduate teaching Demonstrated knowledge of course content Demonstrated ability to delivery courses that address diverse learning styles and cultural and academic background. Experience using a common learning management system, such as Desire2Learn, Blackboard, or Moodle

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in teaching small classes in an inclusive institutional environment Educational and research expertise directly relevant to the content of ANTH 212/324



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.

Note:

Short-listed candidates must provide original transcripts, or applicable original certifications at time of interview. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Vancouver Island University (VIU) is collectively committed to building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment for faculty, staff, and students. In our journey towards greater diversity, we invite applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all gender identities and sexual orientations who bring value to the VIU community through their lived experiences. We encourage members of all equity-seeking groups to self-identify within their application cover letter. When a candidate voluntarily discloses this information in their cover letter, the information will be used only for the fulfillment of the career opportunity. Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking group will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.

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