"Department of Anthropology Part-time Lecturer Pool"

Job Summary

The Department of Anthropology seeks applicants for its part-time lecturer pool. We are seeking experienced, well-organized, and student-centered individuals to teach in the following subject areas: sociocultural anthropology, biological anthropology and/or archaeology. Candidates must have at least a Master's degree in a field relevant to the curriculum of the Department of Anthropology. Preference will be given to candidates who have prior teaching experience at the college or university level and who can furnish evidence of strong teaching. A Ph.D. is desirable for teaching upper-division courses (3000, 4000 and 5000-level) and required for 6000-level graduate courses. Candidates should demonstrate their ability to interact and work effectively with a wide and culturally diverse range of students, including first-generation college students. Preference will be given to those with experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment.

This is a pool of part-time lecturers for the department to draw on as necessary and all appointments are temporary. Staffing decisions are made on a rolling basis typically beginning a few months prior to the start of an academic term right up to the beginning of the academic term. We recommend submitting your application at least 4 months before the beginning of an academic term to be considered for available positions.

Typical Activities

Qualified candidates must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse student population and to working effectively with faculty, staff and students across a wide range of disciplines.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must hold Master's degree or Ph.D. in Anthropology or related field at time of employment and demonstrate evidence of teaching promise.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Anthropology or related field in hand by time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

Evidence of scholarly activity, publication, and innovation is valued. Evidence of exemplary graduate-level teaching and leadership experience at program level is preferred and should be noted in application.

How to Apply

Please submit: 1. Curriculum Vitae or Resume 2. Cover Letter that includes: a. A brief statement of your teaching interest/philosophy b. A listing of any courses previously taught c. Whether you can teach at the Palm Desert or San Bernardino Campus and your availability d. A listing of potential courses you would be interested in teaching 3. If available, evidence of teaching effectiveness such as teaching portfolios, reports on teaching observations, and/or student evaluations of teaching. 4. Unofficial copies of all postsecondary degree transcripts (official transcripts will be required prior to appointment). 5. Reference List - names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three (2) referees whom we may contact to obtain letters of recommendation. Confidential letters of recommendation will be solicited from those listed as references on the application if the applicant is moved forward in the recruitment process.

For more information regarding the position, please contact: Recruitment Chair, Dr. Wesley Niewoehner at wniewoeh@csusb.edu.

Salary

Lecturer A (Range 2) - $5,507 - $6,677; Lecturer B (Range 3) - $6,221 - $13,224; Lecturer C (Range 4) - $6,825 - $14,523; Lecturer D (Range 5) - $8,593 - $15,211. Salary is commensurate with experience and in accordance with percentage of time appointed.