Anthropology- Adjunct Professor

Job Details

Posting Number: A-146-2024

Division: Natural Sciences

Department: Biological Sciences

Overview

THIS IS A TEMPORARY, HOURLY AS NEEDED POSITION WITHOUT PERMANENT STATUS.

This is a CONTINUOUS recruitment for an applicant POOL to fill part-time, temporary, hourly assignments on an as-needed basis. Departments or divisions will refer to the POOL of applications on file to fill temporary assignments as the need arises. You will be contacted by the hiring manager should the department/division be interested in scheduling an interview.

Minimum Qualifications

A. The minimum of one of the following awarded/conferred from a regionally accredited institution:

1. Master’s degree in anthropology or archaeology; OR
2. Bachelor’s degree in either of the above AND Master’s in sociology, biological sciences, forensic sciences, genetics or paleontology; OR
3. The equivalent (must request an equivalency review in the application), OR
4. California Community College credential, “Valid for Life” (no longer issued), authorizing service as an instructor in the appropriate discipline.

AND B. Commitment to the community college goals/objectives of providing quality programs and services for students with diverse abilities and interests; personal qualities to work effectively and sensitively in a multicultural environment; awareness and commitment to the special needs of non-traditional students.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Communicate effectively to students orally and in writing.
2. Teaching experience at the collegiate level.
3. Demonstrated excellence in teaching.
4. Experience with traditional and non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds.
5. Evidence of promoting the success of diverse students in Anthropology.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Teach courses in Anthropology such as Physical Anthropology, Cultural Anthropology and Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology, as well as other courses in the Biological Sciences, depending on candidate’s background.
2. Perform related duties as assigned, including timely compliance with clerical and administrative responsibilities and College, division, and department policies.
3. Instruct and assist in the growth and success of a diverse population of students through careful preparation of course materials, effective teaching methods, and informed critical feedback on assignments and discussions.
4. Late afternoon and/or evening assignments may be required.