Anthropology Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Fresno City College

State Center Community College District; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

State Center Community College District seeks an Anthropology Instructor for Fresno City College. This part‑time pool position requires teaching biological and cultural anthropology, as well as archaeology, across multiple settings including evenings and online.

Strong communication with students and staff is essential. Candidates should meet minimum qualifications and demonstrate a commitment to equity-minded practice, serving a diverse student body at FCC, a Hispanic-Serving Institution in

Qualifications

• Master’s in anthropology or archaeology is required or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s in anthropology or archaeology and a master’s in sociology, biological sciences, forensic science, genetics, or paleontology.
• A valid California Community College Credential or equivalent education/experience.
• Ability to address diverse student backgrounds with equity-minded teaching.
• Evidence of responsiveness to diverse student populations in the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Teach biological anthropology, cultural anthropology, and archaeology courses.
• Communicate effectively with students and staff.
• Teach in various instructional settings including evenings, weekends, online, or off‑campus as needed.

Skills

Communication

Diversity & Equity

Collaborative work

Teaching in multiple settings

Experiment with teaching methods/tech

Education

Master’s in anthropology or archaeology

Bachelor’s in anthropology/archaeology + master’s in sociology/biological sciences/forensic science/genetics/paleontology

California CC Credential

Equivalent education/experience

Commitment to equity-minded practice

Job description

Anthropology Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Fresno City College

Title Anthropology Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Fresno City College

Campus Location

Campus Location Fresno City College

Start Date

Essential Functions of Position

The ideal candidate will share Fresno City College’s commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. We currently enroll over 24,000 students of which 54% are Latinx, 10% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 5% are Black/African American, 23% are White, 1% American Indian/Alaska Native, and 6% are multiracial. FCC is a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility that the College has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community. The successful candidate will join a department dedicated to the use of curriculum responsive to the students it serves. Providing instruction in Anthropology on the Fresno City College Campus, the instructor will be responsible for:

• Teaching biological anthropology, cultural anthropology, and introduction to archaeology along with other courses in anthropology;
• Communicating effectively and professionally with students and staff; and
• Teaching assignments in a variety of instructional settings and times, including evening and/or weekends, on-line or off-campus and large group instruction classes as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s in anthropology or archaeology; OR
• Bachelor’s in either of the above AND master’s in sociology, biological sciences, forensic science, genetics or paleontology; OR
• A valid California Community College Credential; OR
• The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency). AND
• All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience teaching biological anthropology, cultural anthropology, and introduction to archaeology at the community college level;
• Successful experience in diverse methods of teaching and a willingness to experiment with teaching methods/technologies to accommodate various student learning styles, academic, cultural, ethnic, socioeconomic backgrounds, and disabilities;
• The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues;
• Ability to assist in special projects as they relate to anthropology/archaeology, the Social Sciences Department, the College and our community;
• Recent experience working with African American, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusions of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes;
• Willingness to examine and remediate one’s instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students;
• Experience and skill with addressing issues of equity in the classroom;
• Potential for contribution to institutional vitality and growth; and
• Knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals.

Salary and Benefits

Starting rates are $45.49 – $61.78 for lecture, $38.67 – $52.55 for lab, and $38.30 – $52.05 for non-instructional. Sick leave accrual is based on assignment hours.

Selection Procedure

The selection and hiring process will be explained by the hiring department if the candidate is extended an opportunity to interview.

Additional Information

Additional Information about the Position

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * At the time of application, are your qualifications/degree(s) listed on your transcripts written EXACTLY as stated in the Minimum Qualifications section of the job announcement? NOTE: If not, you must answer yes when asked if you would like to petition for equivalency (next question).
  • Yes
  • No
• * Would you like to petition for equivalency based on your education and experience including knowledge and skills gained from informal activities?NOTE: If your qualifications do not exactly match the minimum qualifications stated in the job announcement and you fail to petition for equivalency, your application will be considered incomplete.
  • Yes
  • No
• If yes, please describe your exceptional experiences, backgrounds or degrees which would be equivalent to the stated degree(s) or experience requirements.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you possess degree(s) earned from an institution outside of the United States? NOTE: If yes, you will be required to upload an evaluation service assessment (foreign transcript evaluation). A list of some available assessment agencies can be found at www.ed.gov under the National Council on the Evaluation of Foreign Academic Credentials section. Please upload under Optional Evaluation Service Assessment. Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application.
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Transcripts (Unofficial copies accepted - must indicate conferred degree(s) that support the minimum qualifications)
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Interest

Optional Documents

• Certificates
• Licenses
• List of Professional References
• Evaluation Service Assessment (Foreign Transcript Evaluation)
• Additional Documents
• Letters of Recommendation