Lecturer (Health Track), Anthropology

University of California - Santa Barbara; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Santa Barbara seeks one or more lecturers in Anthropology with broad training to teach across subdisciplines, focusing on health intersections. The role includes developing three gateway courses (up to 300 students), one upper-division specialty course, and supervising honors projects for undergraduate students in Anthropology of Health.

The position emphasizes curriculum development and assessment for the health track, with qualifications including a Master's degree

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Anthropology or related field.
• 1 year of demonstrated teaching experience.
• Ability to teach across subdisciplines and develop gateway courses.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach three gateway courses (up to 300 students) and one upper-division specialty course.
• Teach undergraduate students pursuing Anthropology of Health honors projects.
• Participate in curriculum development and assessment for the health track in Anthropology.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Assessment

Large classes

Honors mentoring

Education

Master's degree in Anthropology

PhD preferred

Job description

Lecturer in Anthropology of Health

We seek one or more lecturers broadly trained in Anthropology to teach courses across the subdisciplines, with particular emphasis on intersections of anthropological approaches to biological, ecological, and cultural dimensions of health. The lecturer will:

• Develop and teach three large gateway courses (with maximum enrollment of 300 students) and one upper‑division specialty course
• Teach undergraduate students pursuing Anthropology of Health honors projects
• Participate in curriculum development and assessment for the health track in Anthropology

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Anthropology or a closely related field
• 1 year of demonstrated teaching experience

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Anthropology or a related field
• Expertise in Biological, Sociocultural, or Archaeological Anthropology with the ability to teach in one or more of these fields
• 2 years of teaching experience
• Experience teaching large classes (over 100 students)
• Experience working with Teaching Assistants

Application Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Teaching – up to 2 pages
• Teaching Evaluations – one year’s worth (optional)
• Three references (contact information only)

Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, March 31, 2027.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under state or federal law.

Job location: Santa Barbara, CA