Lecturer in Anthropology & Heritage Studies: AY 2026-27 (Anticipated)
Position Overview
Position title: Unit 18 Faculty
Salary range: A reasonable estimate for an initial appointment is $70,977. See Unit 18 Lecturer table for the salary range for this position. These are academic year appointments and subject to the normal processes of academic review. Salary is prorated in accordance instructional workload calculation.
Anticipated start: Academic Year: 7/1/2026 – 6/30/2027
Fall Semester: 8/1/2026 – 12/31/2026
Spring Semester: 1/1/2027 – 5/31/2027
Position duration: Academic year or fall/spring semester
Application Window
Open date: March 26, 2026
Next review date: Thursday, Apr 9, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Monday, Mar 1, 2027 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 School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts seeks a lecturer(s) to teach courses in Anthropology with expertise in archaeology and cultural heritage in the Academic Year 2026-27. Courses being offered may include but are not limited to:
- Shamans, Priests, and Cults
- Archaeological Field Methods
- Anthropological Archaeology
- Cultural Heritage Policy/Practice
- Modeling Cultural Heritage
In addition to teaching the course(s), the instructor is responsible for creating a syllabus, holding weekly office hours (2 hours/week), and grading examinations and/or papers. The instructor may also be required to hold discussion and lab sections or supervise a graduate student teaching assistant.
This is a limited-term appointment which falls under the purview of the agreement for the Lecturers Unit between University of California and the American Federation of Teachers. Terms and conditions of employment are subject to UC policy and appropriate collective bargaining agreement. See the current Lecturers Unit (IX) bargaining agreement for additional information.
For more information, please contact Daniel Thompson at daniel.thompson@ucmerced.edu.
Review of applications will begin 4/9/2026 and will remain open until the conclusion of the Academic Year.
Full time and part time positions available. Three courses in Fall and three courses in Spring are equivalent to full time position. Part time varies based on need and availability.
Academic Year: 7/1/2026 – 6/30/2027
Fall Semester: 8/1/2026 – 12/31/2026
Spring Semester: 1/1/2027 – 5/31/2027
Qualifications
Basic qualifications
Advanced degree in anthropology or a related field, expertise in anthropological archaeology with experience of carrying out archaeological fieldwork, including analyzing material artifacts and/or documenting and mapping archaeological sites. Must be able to provide a record of excellence in teaching.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
- Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
- Cover Letter
- Authorization to Release Information Form - As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct. Required Authorization of Information Release may be found at the linked page. Please complete, sign, and upload the required Authorization of Information Release to your application.
- Statement of Teaching - A teaching statement of no more than 500 words explaining how you have approached or would approach teaching the courses that you wish to teach. Please also indicate subject area of interest regarding teaching.
- Sample Syllabus
- A recent teaching evaluation
Reference requirements
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