Anthropology Lecturer Pool

Position overview

Position title:

Anthropology Pre-six Lecturer

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for an appointment to teach a standard five-credit course is $14,237-$16,024 (based on salary points 17-21). Compensation for Summer Session courses may vary from courses taught during the academic year.

Percent time:
Variable, based on the course load assigned.

Anticipated start:
Appointments are contingent on the hiring unit's instructional need and the availability of funding. This recruitment is valid for initial appointments made in fall quarter 2025 through fall quarter 2026. Initial appointments with effective dates outside of this recruitment period will require an alternative open recruitment.

Position duration:
Appointments are typically made during one or more quarters of the regular academic year (fall, winter, and spring quarters), but they may also be made during Summer Session.

Open date:
June 16, 2025

Most recent review date:
Thursday, Nov 6, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date:
Tuesday, Jun 16, 2026 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.

The Department of Anthropology at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for an ongoing pool of lecturers who may be appointed to teach undergraduate courses in anthropology, under the direction of the Anthropology Department Chair.

We seek instructors whose area of expertise complements current department strengths in archaeology (pre-colonial and early post-colonial history of Africa, the Caribbean, and the Americas),
biological anthropology (molecular Anthropology, human ecology and forensic anthropology, including, but not limited to, paleo anthropology, skeletal biology, or bioarchaeology), or cultural anthropology (race and ethnicity, medicine, health, science, gender, sexuality, environment, religion, law, popular culture, politics, economics, and institutions).

The campus is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the inclusive excellence of the academic community through their teaching and other assigned duties.

The hiring unit will not sponsor employment-eligible immigration statuses for this position.

Internal candidates will be given priority consideration.

Anthropology Department: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..edu

Basic qualifications (required at the time the application is submitted)

• M.A./M.S. (or an equivalent foreign degree) in anthropology, archeology, or a related field.
• Evidence of teaching experience at the university level.

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated CV.
• Cover Letter - Letter of application that briefly summarizes your qualifications and interest in the position.
• Teaching Statement - Teaching statement appropriate for the students that enroll at UC Santa Cruz. Candidates are urged to review the statement guidelines before preparing their application.

Reference requirements: 3 letters of reference required. Applications must include confidential letters of recommendation. Note that your references, or dossier service, will submit their confidential letters directly to the UC Recruit System. All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law.

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