Lecturer - ANTH 240: Intro to Biological Anthropology (Fall 2026)

California State University San Marcos; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 89,000; Part time

Job summary

California State University San Marcos invites applications for a part-time Lecturer to teach ANTH 240: Introduction to Biological Anthropology in Fall 2026. The position is in-person within the Anthropology Department of the College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences.

Three sections are available: Mondays and Wednesdays 4:00–5:15 p.m., 5:30–6:45 p.m., and 7:00–8:15 p.m. The review of applications begins August 4, 2026 and closes December 18, 2026.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Anthropology.
• CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy requires California residence.
• Preference for a doctorate and teaching experience; intercultural competence valued.

Responsibilities

• Teach ANTH 240: Introduction to Biological Anthropology.
• Deliver lectures for three in-person sections (Mon/Wed) with the specified times.
• Participate in department and campus service as required.

Education

Master's degree in Anthropology

Doctorate in Anthropology

Job description

Anthropology 240: Intro to Biological Anthropology

• Position: Lecturer
• Semester: Fall 2026
• Modality: In-Person
• Days/Times: Three (3) sections available:
  • Mondays and Wednesdays, from 4:00 to 5:15 p.m.
  • Mondays and Wednesdays, from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m.
  • Mondays and Wednesdays, from 7:00 to 8:15 p.m.
• College: College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral andSocial Sciences
• Department: Anthropology

The Department of Anthropology at California State University SanMarcos seeks a part-time lecturer for Fall 2026 to teach ANTH 240:Introduction to Biological Anthropology.

Course Description

ANTH-240 Introduction to Biological Anthropology introducesstudents to the subfield of anthropology that examines humanorigins, evolution, biological variation, and adaptability. Topicsinclude the basic principles of genetics and inheritance,evolutionary theory, primate biology and behavior, the fossilrecord of human and nonhuman primates, and contemporary humanbiological diversity.

Minimum qualifications

• A master's degree in Anthropology
• Per the California State University’s Out-of-State EmploymentPolicy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to performCSU-related work outside California. Working in the State ofCalifornia is a condition of employment

Preferred qualifications

• A doctorate in Anthropology
• One (1) year of higher education teaching experience
• Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrateintercultural competence and a commitment to serving our campuscommunity as it relates to teaching and, as applicable,service.

Salary commensurate with degree level and experience

• Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,507 - $8,000 per full-timemonth

The salary schedule information for the Lecturer - Academic YearClassification is available based on the following ranges:

• CSU Classification Salary Range Lecturer A - AY: $5,507 -$6,677 per full-time month
• CSU Classification Salary Range Lecturer B - AY: $6,221 -$13,224 per full-time month

The anticipated hiring range is generally at or near the minimum ofthe appropriate range, commensurate with education andexperience.

Timeline

A review of applications will begin August 4,2026; however, the position will remain open until filled.

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California State University San Marcos is an Equal OpportunityEmployer strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, genderexpression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race orethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation andveteran or military status.

Per the California State University’s Out-of-State Employment Policy , the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related workoutside California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment

The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

This position is subject to employment verification, education verification, reference checks and criminal record checks. An offer of appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, including a criminal records check, and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required todisclose whether they have received a final administrative decisionor final judicial decision determining that they have committedsexual harassment within the last 7 years only after adetermination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications forthe position, and before an offer of employment is extended.Applicants who reach the final stages of the application processmust also sign a release form that authorizes the release ofinformation by the applicant’s current and/or former employers tothe CSU concerning any substantiated allegations ofmisconduct.

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Advertised

July 20, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific DaylightTime

Applications close

December 18, 2026 (11:55 PM) PacificStandard Time