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San Marcos, California69

Lecturer - ANTH 240: Intro to Biological Anthropology (Fall 2026)

California State University, San Marcos
San Marcos, California53

Lecturer Pool - Anthropology AY 2026/27

California State University, San Marcos
San Marcos, California56

Lecturer - AIS 280: American Indian Cultures and Languages (Fall 2026)

California State University, San Marcos
Camarillo, California50

Instructor in Anthropology (Part-Time Pool)

Ventura County Community College District
Bakersfield, California51

Anthropology Instructor - Part-time Pool

Kern Community College District
Camarillo, California50

Instructor in Anthropology (Part-Time Pool)

Ventura County Community College District
Santa Barbara, California69

Part-Time Instructor Pool - Anthropology

Santa Barbara City College
Bakersfield, California70

Anthropology Instructor, Part-Time Adjunct Pool (RSP)

Kern Community College District
Fullerton, California66

Anthropology, Part Time Lecturer Pool

California State University, Fullerton

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