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Temporary Lecturer in Anthropology, Pooled Recruitment

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Position description

The Department of Anthropology at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for a pool of qualified temporary lecturers to teach various courses in sociocultural anthropology, archaeology, and biological anthropology for potential openings. Screening of applicants is ongoing and will continue as needed. The number of positions varies from quarter to quarter, depending on the needs of the Department. Positions may range from 33% (1 course) to 100% (3 courses) per quarter. The Department seeks applicants for Summer 2016 in addition to the 2016-17 academic year and Summer 2017.

Possible courses include small statistical courses such as ANTH 9, Methods in the Human Behavioral Sciences, and large lecture courses of several hundred with discussion sections and Teaching Assistants such as ANTH 2, Introductory Cultural Anthropology.

Qualifications: Applicants much have a minimum of a Master’s Degree in Anthropology or closely related field and demonstrated teaching experience. To apply, please go to the following link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF00728. Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, CV, teaching evaluations, and 3 letters of reference.

Deadline for primary consideration: June 17, 2016. The posting will remain open until OCTOBER 31, 2016 to accommodate department needs. Appointments for each quarter are usually reviewed several months in advance. This pool will close on October 31, 2016; if you would like to be considered after that time, and the pooled position is advertised again, you will need to submit a new application.

Please note: the use of a lecturer pool does not guarantee that an open position exists at the time you are applying. See the review date specified in UC Recruit to learn whether the department is currently reviewing applications for an upcoming opening. If there is no future date specified, your application may not be considered at this time.

The Department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic covered by law.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae

  • Cover Letter

  • Teaching Evaluations

Reference requirements
  • 3 letters of reference required

Job location

Santa Barbara, CA