Job Description
Program: Anthropology
Rank: Lecturer Faculty
Title: Lecturer in Anthropology
About the University:
California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) is an inclusive institution dedicated to transforming lives through education, opportunity, and community engagement. Opened in 2002, CSUCI is the newest campus in the California State University system and has quickly earned recognition as a leader in higher education. Ranked 22nd among "Regional Universities West" by U.S. News & World Report in 2024 and named the 14th "Most Transformative College" by Money Magazine, CSUCI is committed to academic excellence and fostering student success.
Located in Ventura County, CSUCI serves a diverse community of over 4,880 undergraduate and graduate students. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 18:1, the university ensures personalized learning and meaningful connections between students and educators. Offering 26 bachelor's degree programs, CSUCI provides a wide range of academic opportunities designed to prepare students for meaningful careers and global leadership.
CSUCI is dedicated to supporting its students both academically and financially. In fact, 81% of students receive financial aid, and nearly 59% are first-generation college students. Additionally, 52% of students are Pell Grant eligible, reflecting the university's commitment to providing access to higher education. As a proud Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), CSUCI embraces a vibrant cultural community, with 61% of its undergraduate students identifying as Latinx, alongside other racial and ethnic groups that enrich the campus experience. CSUCI's efforts to advance Latinx student success have earned it the prestigious "Seal of Excelencia" from Excelencia in Education.
With a focus on critical inquiry, innovative learning, and social justice, CSUCI is also taking proactive steps to diversify its faculty and confront systemic challenges to equity. This dedication creates an environment where every voice is valued, and students are empowered to thrive academically, socially, and personally.
Whether through its strong academic offerings, supportive community, or transformative opportunities, CSUCI provides a unique and rewarding experience for students ready to shape their future and make a lasting impact on the world.
CSUCI Mission Statement:
Placing students at the center of the educational experience, California State University Channel Islands provides undergraduate and graduate education that facilitates learning within and across disciplines through integrative approaches, emphasizes experiential and service learning, and graduates students with multicultural and international perspectives.
CSUCI's Commitment to You:
CSUCI is committed to helping newly hired faculty develop a sense of belonging in a collaborative and supportive community dedicated to providing resources and opportunities for establishing and sustaining a research agenda and engaging in continuous improvement in equitable teaching and learning.
About the Program:
The Department of Anthropology at CSU Channel Islands imparts students with broad anthropological knowledge aimed at developing their critical thinking skills, allowing them to address contemporary issues and engage in multiple professional and academic careers. Anthropology faculty members collaborate with different institutions and agencies in the region including National and State Parks, public schools, and non-profit organizations, creating diverse learning opportunities for our students. We are equity minded and leverage our small class sizes and focus on experiential learning to ensure student success.
About the Position:
The Department of Anthropology at California State University Channel Islands is seeking qualified applicants for its lecturer faculty pool. Positions may become available to teach undergraduate lecture, laboratory, or field courses in any subfield of anthropology, with particular interest in candidates with expertise in archeology, bioanthropology, and sociocultural anthropology. Course assignments may include introductory or upper-division courses depending on program needs.
Minimum Degree Requirements:
Master's degree in Anthropology with demonstrated teaching experience
Required Qualifications:
- Demonstrated ability to teach effectively at the college or university level
- Commitment to student-centered, inclusive pedagogy that supports diverse learners
- Ability to ensure experiential learning opportunities are provided to students both within and outside the classroom.
- Applicants should demonstrate the ability to effectively engage with a broad student population and provide mentorship that supports student academic success.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Anthropology.
- Experience teaching laboratory or field-based environmental science courses
- Demonstrated commitment to community engagement, experiential learning, and equity in higher education
- Extensive field experience in anthropological work
- Engagement of students in experiential learning within and outside the classroom.
Responsibilities:
Lecturer faculty are responsible for preparing course materials, delivering engaging instruction, assessing student learning, and supporting CSUCI's mission of integrative, experiential, and inclusive education.
Application Deadline:
Screening of applications will begin 3/3/26. Priority will be given to applicants who submit applications prior to the screening deadline; however, the position will remain open until filled.
Applicants must submit the following materials:
- Curriculum vitae/Resume
- List of courses in our curriculum applicant is qualified to teach
- Sample syllabus
- Cover letter
- A statement describing your experience mentoring students and supporting their academic and professional growth.
In later phases of the search process, applicants may be requested to provide verification of terminal degrees, licenses and certificates.
Submit all required materials to the CSUCI Careers application web address below:
http://jobs.csuci.edu
Compensation:
California State University Lecturer Salary (Academic Year) Schedules can be found at
Placement into a range is based on qualifications and experience. Initial assignments are typically at the bottom third of the salary range. The full-time (15 units per semester) monthly base salaries indicated in the schedules above are prorated to the number of units worked and are paid in six monthly payments for each full semester.
The University offers robust employee benefits. Please see the following link for more information (https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf).
