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Full Time Faculty- Anthropology
Job Description
NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas.
As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers.
As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers.
NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success.
The FT Anthropology Faculty works under the supervision of the Social and Behavioral Sciences Division Dean and is responsible for teaching Anthropology and Forensic Anthropology Criminal Justice courses. This position is governed by institutional policy. The position is a nine-month salaried position. Additional stipend may be available for work performed during summer months.
Essential Duties
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Teach 15 credit hours (typically 5 sections) of Anthropology/ Criminal Justice courses classes. Courses will include Cultural Anthropology, Biological Anthropology, and Forensic Anthropology (considered a Criminal Justice course). Classes may be on-line or traditional format
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Maintain Biological Anthropology Lab space and related materials, including collection of osteologic reproductions used in applied Criminal Justice Forensic Anthropology and Biological Anthropology courses.
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Develop and implement innovative and application-based curriculum
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Contribute to the college’s Criminal Justice and Child Advocacy Studies academic programs and professional training initiatives.
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Perform administrative responsibilities in a timely manner, including recording student participation, submitting grades, etc.
Working Relationships
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Collaborate with regional Criminal Justice/ Law Enforcement professionals to enhance Criminal Justice curriculum
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Partner with higher education institutions to promote transfer options
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Work closely with other college divisions and departments to promote student success
Salary is determined by the current faculty salary scale
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
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. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Education and Experience
Graduate degree in area related to Criminal Justice (criminal justice, law, etc…) required. Degree or experience in areas of Digital Forensics or Child Protection preferred.
NWACC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy.
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