Biological Anthropology Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

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

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