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University of California, San Diego
Temporary Lecturer - Anthropology
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What they do
An Anthropology or Archaeology Professor courses in anthropology or archeology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
$94,829 / year median in California
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Position overview Position title: Lecturer Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $70,977 to $76,814. The posted UC academic salary scales (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/index.html) set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/index.
html Application Window Open date:
September 15, 2025 Most recent review date: Tuesday, Sep 30, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.Final date:
Saturday, Sep 12, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. 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. We invite applicants for an opportunity for temporary, non-tenure track, lecturer (Unit 18) positions to teach courses in the Department of Anthropology for the upcoming academic year. Applicants with specialization in anthropology related disciplines ranging from sociocultural anthropology, psychological/medical anthropology, archaeology, environmental anthropology cyber archeology, marine archaeology, linguistic anthropology and biological anthropology are welcome to apply. Use the specialization tool to select disciplines in the application process you would like to be considered for. Appointment(s) may be for 1 or more quarters based upon the teaching needs of the department and funding availability. Courses will be at the undergraduate level and may include large, introductory courses (100-200 student enrollments). The position is expected to be in-person and classes will be held on the UC San Diego Campus.Job responsibilities:
- Teach assigned courses during the department scheduled time per the schedule of classes.
- Outside of course time and as needed, develop syllabi, pedagogically effective assignments, lecture slides, lesson plans, exams, and/or other course materials and/or prompts for student work.
- Responding and providing feedback to students and their assignments.
- Hold regularly scheduled office hours.
- Academic responsibility per Article 3 of the current
UC-AFT MOU
bargaining agreement.- Potentially provide instruction and guidance to teaching assistants, instructional assistants, and readers.
Hiring Department:
https://anthropology.ucsd.edu/ Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application) Applicants must have either a Master's degree with 5 years of relevant professional work experience OR have a Ph.D. /ABD in anthropology, archaeology, or relevant field to the specialization. Preferred qualifications Experience teaching large classroom sizes (100-200 students). At least 1 year of university level experience in teaching or mentoring in one of the specializations. Application Requirements Document requirements Curriculum Vitae- Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter/Teaching Statement
- A) Indicate the field (s) you can teach, your qualifications and what courses you may be able to teach based on our catalog: https://catalog.ucsd.edu/courses/ANTH.html. B) State the quarter(s) you may be able to teach. Must 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. Teaching Evaluations
- If available, submit your most recent teaching evaluations. If you have teaching experience but no evaluations, upload a letter of reference that comments on your teaching ability. Provide a translation if the evaluations are not in English. (Optional) Sample Syllabi
- Upload up to two sample syllabi (Optional) Apply link: https://apol-recruit.
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