Assistant Professor, Anthropology (Tenure Track)

Contra Costa Community College District; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

STRS retirement

Medical and dental insurance

Sabbatical leave

Job summary

Diablo Valley College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Anthropology with an emphasis in Biological Anthropology, to begin Fall 2027. The hire will teach introductory and advanced anthropology courses, participate in governance, and contribute to equity-driven student success.

We seek candidates with a strong commitment to social and racial justice, ability to teach across modalities, and readiness to engage in collaborative curriculum development within a diverse

Qualifications

• Masters in anthropology or archaeology is required.
• Bachelor’s in anthropology or archaeology plus a Master’s in sociology, biological sciences, forensic sciences, genetics or paleontology is required.
• Equivalency petition process is available if exact degree titles are not met.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory Biological Anthropology (AN­THRO 140 and 141L) and other subfields (e.g., Archaeology, Cultural Anthropology).
• Participate in department, division, and college committees.
• Contribute to shared governance and college initiatives.
• Engage in professional development and equity-focused teaching practices.
• Occasional evening or online teaching as part of the assignment.
• Maintain office hours and assess student learning outcomes.

Skills

Biological Anthropology

Equity & inclusive teaching

Course development

Education

Masters in anthropology or archaeology

Bachelor’s in anthropology or archaeology and Master’s in sociology, biological sciences, forensic sciences, genetics or paleontology

Job description

Assistant Professor, Anthropology (Tenure Track)

Join Our Mission To Transform Lives

Thank you for your interest in applying for the tenure-track faculty position in the Social Science Division at DVC! We are eager to learn about who you are and why you are passionate about teaching Anthropology, with an emphasis in Biological Anthropology, at our community college. We want to know what you are like as an instructor, colleague, and member of a campus community.

Supplemental Questions

The supplemental question section of this application is an opportunity for us to learn about your strengths and how your unique background, experiences, and skills will help to achieve the goals of the college and enhance our community. Please make sure to answer all parts of each supplemental question. In addition to information from your cover letter and resume/CV, your responses to the questions help us determine how you satisfy the desirable qualifications for this position. The information provided by your responses guides the decision on which individuals will be invited for an interview. Feel free to repeat information from a previous answer, cover letter, or resume if necessary to fully answer a question.

Recruitment Timeline

1. Initial review of applications will occur December 2026.
2. Selected applicants will be contacted in January 2027 to schedule an interview. Interviews will take place by zoom or in-person in January 2027.
3. If selected, classroom teaching demonstrations will occur in February 2027.
4. Final interviews will be held Early March 2027.

Applicants will be responsible for travel expenses. The college nor the District reimburses for travel expenses.

To support our students and campus community, faculty in this position are expected to work on campus.

Description of Position

Diablo Valley College welcomes all learners, enhances the community, and advances equity through high-quality education and support services that empower students to achieve their goals. DVC instructors close the equity gaps by fostering success among all students. To further this work, DVC seeks a tenure-track assistant professor in Anthropology, with an emphasis in Biological Anthropology to start in Fall 2027. We are looking for a colleague who will demonstrate discipline expertise and show sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic backgrounds and abilities of community college students.

We are looking for instructors who share a strong commitment to social and racial justice and who use or are inspired to use anti-racist pedagogies that close equity gaps by recognizing, understanding, and respecting the perspectives of all students. We strongly encourage those with historically marginalized and/or underrepresented identities to apply, including people of color, non-binary and transgender individuals, women, veterans, and Indigenous people.

The successful applicant will be qualified to teach introductory courses in Biological Anthropology (lecture and laboratory courses ANTHRO 140 and 141L), in addition to the other subfields such as Archaeology and Cultural Anthropology (for example ANTHRO -120, 125 and 130).

Duties and Responsibilities

In addition to contractual duties, all full-time faculty are expected to participate actively in their disciplines, department activities, and the general intellectual life and governance of the college. Part of the teaching assignment may be in the evening and/or online. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• advancing equitable student learning through dedicated, exemplary instruction in accordance with established course outlines;
• participating in the assessment of student learning outcomes for courses and programs; developing and implementing student learning outcomes assessment processes for courses and programs;
• collaborating in the development and revision of curriculum and in program review;
• engaging in department program improvement initiatives;
• participating in department, division, and college committees;
• participating in professional development activities, both departmental and college-wide;
• maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter area and effective teaching/ learning strategies;
• maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;
• informing students of course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements;
• preparing and grading class assignments and examinations and informing students of their academic progress;
• maintaining attendance, scholastic, and personnel records and submitting them according to published deadlines;
• posting and holding sufficient and regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy;
• participating in College’s shared governance processes.

Qualifications

The applicant must possess one of the following qualifications (earned degrees must be from an accredited college/university):

• Masters’ in anthropology or archaeology,
• OR
• Bachelors’ in either anthropology or archaeology AND a Master’s in sociology, biological sciences, forensic sciences, genetics or paleontology.

If you do not possess the EXACT minimum qualifications (i.e., you do not possess the EXACT degree title listed) and believe that you meet the minimum qualifications, fill out the equivalency petition form in the document section of the online application. If you are unsure that you meet the minimum qualifications, please fill out the equivalency petition. The equivalency form can be downloaded here.

Desirable Qualifications

Highly qualified candidates will possess knowledge, skills, and experience that address the desirable qualifications below. Responses to the supplemental questions below allow the applicant to describe how they meet these qualifications.

Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.

• Demonstrated commitment to teaching and student learning, including experience working with students at the college level in an academic capacity (Instructor, teaching assistant, tutor, etc.)
• Proficiency and/or experience in teaching college-level anthropology courses, with a strong background in biological anthropology
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and the ability to motivate and teach community college students of diverse class positions, racial and ethnic backgrounds, cultures, religious affiliations, citizenship status, genders and sexual orientations, varied levels of academic preparation, learning styles, and or abilities.
• Experience developing dynamic and equitable approaches to teaching in multiple modalities, including face-to-face, hybrid, and fully online.
• Commitment to equity, professional growth, and innovation and improvement of teaching.
• Commitment to the development and implementation of culturally responsive curriculum and teaching approaches in anthropology.
• Commitment to assuming faculty responsibilities beyond the classroom in a shared governance environment.
• Experience, training, and commitment to work with students underprepared to do college-level reading and writing.
• A commitment and ability to work within the department, division, and college community to achieve the goals outlined in the Educational Strategic Plan, which focuses on advancing equity in student goal completion by increasing holistic support and eliminating barriers to success.
  Educational Strategic Plan: https://www.dvc.edu/about-dvc/college-plans/educational-strategic-plan
• Master’s or PhD in anthropology or archaeology

Employee Benefits

• Membership in State Teachers Retirement System ( STRS )
• District-paid benefits (employee contributes 6%) for employee and dependents/domestic partners include:
• Medical (Anthem Blue Cross or Kaiser) insurance including chiropractic services
• Dental and vision
• Flexible spending (125) plan
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Deferred compensation (403b and 457)
• Sabbatical Leave
• Additional Benefits: The District also offers eligible faculty employees, travel assistance plan, retiree benefits, and employee discounts on health memberships.
• Newly hired employees may notify the respective union (Local 1 or United Faculty) if they opt to join and/or authorize payment to the union. If the newly hired employee authorizes payment to the union then the following fees apply: Local 1 has a one‑time initiation fee of $45.00 and monthly contribution of 1% of gross pay +$1. United Faculty has an agency fee of .55% of gross pay plus $2.50.

Salary

Initial salary placement for full-time, tenure track positions is based on academic degree(s), upper/graduate level units earned, teaching experience and/or qualifying related professional occupation experience which ranges from $68,136 to $112,848 per year (Up to $132k).

Job Open Date

10/14/2026

Job Close Date

12/07/2026

Employment Begins

Fall 2026

# of Months

10

# of Openings

1

Posting Number

F01371

Position Status

Full-Time Faculty

EEO Job Category

Faculty & Other Instructional Staff

Recruitment Type

Faculty