Temporary Lecturer - Anthropology

Uc-SAN-Dieg; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

UC San Diego invites applications for temporary, non-tenure track lecturer (Unit 18) positions in the Anthropology Department to teach undergraduate courses for the upcoming academic year. In-person teaching on campus is required, with responsibilities including syllabus development, grading, and student feedback.

Appointees may hold 1 or more quarters, depending on teaching needs and funding. A Master's degree with 5 years of experience or a Ph.D./ABD in anthropology or related field is

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 5 years of relevant professional work experience OR PhD/ABD in anthropology/archeology or related field.
• Ability to teach undergraduate courses at UC San Diego.
• In-person teaching on UC San Diego Campus.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses during the department scheduled time for the classes.
• Develop syllabi, pedagogically effective assignments, slides, lesson plans, exams, and other materials as needed.
• Respond to students and provide feedback on their assignments.
• Hold regularly scheduled office hours.
• Fulfill academic responsibilities per Article 3 of the UC-AFT MOU bargaining agreement.
• Potentially guide teaching assistants, instructional assistants, and readers.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Student assessment

Office hours management

Education

Master's degree or PhD/ABD in Anthropology

Job description

The Anthropology Department at UC San Diego is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body, and invites applicants whose experience have prepared them to contribute to our pedagogical mission. We invite applicants for an opportunity for temporary, non-tenure track, lecturer (Unit 18) positions to teach courses in the Department of Anthropology for the upcoming academic year.

Applicants with specialization in anthropology related disciplines ranging from sociocultural anthropology, psychological/medical anthropology, archaeology, environmental anthropology cyber archeology, marine archaeology, linguistic anthropology and biological anthropology are welcome to apply. Use the specialization tool to select disciplines in the application process you would like to be considered for.

Appointment(s) may be for 1 or more quarters based upon the teaching needs of the department and funding availability. Courses will be at the undergraduate level and may include large, introductory courses (100-200 student enrollments). The position is expected to be in-person and classes will be held on the UC San Diego Campus.

Job responsibilities:

• Teach assigned courses during the department scheduled time per the schedule of classes.
• Outside of course time and as needed, develop syllabi, pedagogically effective assignments, lecture slides, lesson plans, exams, and/or other course materials and/or prompts for student work.
• Responding and providing feedback to students and their assignments.
• Hold regularly scheduled office hours.
• Academic responsibility per Article 3 of the current UC-AFT MOU bargaining agreement.
• Potentially provide instruction and guidance to teaching assistants, instructional assistants, and readers.

Hiring Department: https://anthropology.ucsd.edu/

Applicants must have either a Master's degree with 5 years of relevant professional work experience OR have a Ph.D. /ABD in anthropology, archaeology, or relevant field to the specialization.