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Temporary Lecturer - Anthropology

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Position description

The Anthropology Department at UC San Diego is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body, and invites applicants whose experience have prepared them to contribute to our pedagogical mission.

The Department invites applicants to apply for positions as temporary lecturers who have teaching experience or potential for teaching at least one of the following areas:
• Archaeological Anthropology
• Biological Anthropology
• Environmental Anthropology
• Linguistic Anthropology
• Psychological/Medical Anthropology
• Sociocultural Anthropology

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. most preferably with training in Anthropology or a related field. Candidates must have experience in (or potential for) teaching undergraduates and must demonstrate strong or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the context of a large public university.

Teaching expectations are based on the needs of the department including large, introductory courses in applicants' sub disciplines and possibly upper and lower division courses, related to their own research interests. Appointments will be part-time or full-time, from one quarter up to one year in duration, with the possibility of extension to a subsequent year.

For more information or to apply, go to: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF02391

Applications must be completed by a review date to be considered.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and based on University of California pay scales.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

For questions and inquiries about this opportunity, please contact the AP/HR Analyst at antsocap@ucsd.edu.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Cover Letter/Statement of Teaching - Indicate the field (s) you can teach, your qualifications and what courses you may be able to teach based on our catalog: . State the quarter(s) you may be able to teach. Must also state if you prefer a full time or part time appointment and if you would consider an appointment part time even if you prefer full time.

  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Describe teaching strategies you currently use or plan to use to foster a diverse and inclusive learning experience, and to enable all students to excel and fully participate in the learning process

  • Evidence of teaching effectiveness - Upload most recent teaching evaluations. If not available, upload a letter of reference on your teaching ability.

  • Sample Syllabi - Optional: Upload up to two sample syllabi
    (Optional)

  • Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 0-2 letters of reference required

Job location

La Jolla, CA