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Anthropology Instructor
Job Location:
Job Location:
Anaheim, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 87573 - 131428
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
29 September 2026 (26 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Primary Purpose
PRIMARY PURPOSE Duties and responsibilities as presented are intended to be representative and not restrictive. The District reserves the right to modify the assignment and allocation of duties in accordance with operational needs.
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION Teach college-level lecture and lab courses in Anthropology using the four-field approach with primary responsibility for Biological Anthropology lectures and lab courses including but not limited to Introduction to Archaeology Biological Anthropology Cultural Anthropology and Linguistic Anthropology courses to a diverse student population. Experience and/or training in collaboration in the developing organizing managing and teaching the Biological Anthropology Lab incorporating contemporary methods techniques and technologies. Experience and/or training in teaching multiple modalities including in-person hybrid and online/distance education classes as part of the regular contract as assigned. Participate in curriculum development and serve on department division college and district committees as necessary to maintain and improve the instructional program; participate in appropriate professional development activities. Participate in co-curricular activities including planning implementing and teaching in special programs designed to support student success. Participate in the formulation of Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and the Student Learning Outcomes assessment cycle. Maintain formal office and campus hours; participate in department and division meetings. Maintain current knowledge of instructional methods and new technologies pertinent to areas of assignment; learn and apply emerging technologies and advances (e.g. computer software applications) as necessary to perform duties in an efficient organized and timely manner. Teach scheduled classes and perform related duties as assigned including timely compliance with clerical and administrative responsibilities; comply with district college and division policies in the performance of duties. Instruct and assist in the growth and success of a diverse population of students through careful preparation of course materials effective teaching methodologies and informed critical feedback on assignments and discussions. Develop culturally relevant course content culturally responsive pedagogical techniques and effective practices for engaging students who are diverse and/or are students who are historically underserved. The ideal candidate should have experience in this area with African American Latinx Native Americans Pacific Islanders and other disproportionately impacted students. Work cooperatively with staff and students. Evening and/or weekend assignments may be required as part of the regular contract.
Essential Functions
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Examples of essential functions are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature.
Desirable Qualifications
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Preferred graduate degree in Anthropology in the four field approach as evidenced by academic coursework and/or training in the four fields (cultural biological/physical linguistic/language and cultural and archaeology). Evidenced by academic coursework and/or training such as internships fieldwork etc. Experience and/or training teaching biological anthropology lecture and lab and other relevant introductory courses in anthropology. Experience designing and teaching curricula responsive to the needs of historically underrepresented and/or marginalized students. Evidence of participation in professional and pedagogical growth (ongoing education via coursework conferences lectures etc.) Demonstrated collaborative engagement as evidenced by participation in venues such as field trips committee work events etc. Demonstrated commitment to student centered learning cultural understanding and increasing student retention and success via experience training conferences lectures and coursework. Demonstrated experience working collaboratively and effectively as a part of a team. Demonstrated experience successfully teaching college level anthropology courses. Demonstrated competence understanding and assessment of the latest technological advances including Artificial Intelligence and other computer/information programs through a commitment to professional development in Artificial Intelligence relevant topics through trainings conferences certifications etc. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Masters in anthropology or archaeology OR Bachelors in either of the above AND Masters in sociology biological sciences forensic sciences genetics or paleontology OR Possess a valid California teaching credential authorizing service in a community college in the appropriate subject matter area. OR the equivalent. Equivalent qualifications may include related education training employment and professional experience that would be equal to the required degree(s) and experience in this field as determined by the District Equivalency Committee. Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability gender gender identity sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how these factors relate to the need for equity minded practices within the classroom.
Work Schedule
Full Time Tenure Track
PRIMARY PURPOSE Duties and responsibilities as presented are intended to be representative and not restrictive. The District reserves the right to modify the assignment and allocation of duties in accordance with operational needs.
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION Teach college-level lecture and lab courses in Anthropology using the four-field approach with primary responsibility for Biological Anthropology lectures and lab courses including but not limited to Introduction to Archaeology Biological Anthropology Cultural Anthropology and Linguistic Anthropology courses to a diverse student population. Experience and/or training in collaboration in the developing organizing managing and teaching the Biological Anthropology Lab incorporating contemporary methods techniques and technologies. Experience and/or training in teaching multiple modalities including in-person hybrid and online/distance education classes as part of the regular contract as assigned. Participate in curriculum development and serve on department division college and district committees as necessary to maintain and improve the instructional program; participate in appropriate professional development activities. Participate in co-curricular activities including planning implementing and teaching in special programs designed to support student success. Participate in the formulation of Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and the Student Learning Outcomes assessment cycle. Maintain formal office and campus hours; participate in department and division meetings. Maintain current knowledge of instructional methods and new technologies pertinent to areas of assignment; learn and apply emerging technologies and advances (e.g. computer software applications) as necessary to perform duties in an efficient organized and timely manner. Teach scheduled classes and perform related duties as assigned including timely compliance with clerical and administrative responsibilities; comply with district college and division policies in the performance of duties. Instruct and assist in the growth and success of a diverse population of students through careful preparation of course materials effective teaching methodologies and informed critical feedback on assignments and discussions. Develop culturally relevant course content culturally responsive pedagogical techniques and effective practices for engaging students who are diverse and/or are students who are historically underserved. The ideal candidate should have experience in this area with African American Latinx Native Americans Pacific Islanders and other disproportionately impacted students. Work cooperatively with staff and students. Evening and/or weekend assignments may be required as part of the regular contract.
Essential Functions
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Examples of essential functions are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature.
Desirable Qualifications
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Preferred graduate degree in Anthropology in the four field approach as evidenced by academic coursework and/or training in the four fields (cultural biological/physical linguistic/language and cultural and archaeology). Evidenced by academic coursework and/or training such as internships fieldwork etc. Experience and/or training teaching biological anthropology lecture and lab and other relevant introductory courses in anthropology. Experience designing and teaching curricula responsive to the needs of historically underrepresented and/or marginalized students. Evidence of participation in professional and pedagogical growth (ongoing education via coursework conferences lectures etc.) Demonstrated collaborative engagement as evidenced by participation in venues such as field trips committee work events etc. Demonstrated commitment to student centered learning cultural understanding and increasing student retention and success via experience training conferences lectures and coursework. Demonstrated experience working collaboratively and effectively as a part of a team. Demonstrated experience successfully teaching college level anthropology courses. Demonstrated competence understanding and assessment of the latest technological advances including Artificial Intelligence and other computer/information programs through a commitment to professional development in Artificial Intelligence relevant topics through trainings conferences certifications etc. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Masters in anthropology or archaeology OR Bachelors in either of the above AND Masters in sociology biological sciences forensic sciences genetics or paleontology OR Possess a valid California teaching credential authorizing service in a community college in the appropriate subject matter area. OR the equivalent. Equivalent qualifications may include related education training employment and professional experience that would be equal to the required degree(s) and experience in this field as determined by the District Equivalency Committee. Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability gender gender identity sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how these factors relate to the need for equity minded practices within the classroom.
Work Schedule
Full Time Tenure Track
Required Experience:
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