Lecturer AY - Anthropology

About the University

California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) is an inclusive institution dedicated to transforming lives through education, opportunity, and community engagement. Opened in 2002, CSUCI is the newest campus in the California State University system and has quickly earned recognition as a leader in higher education. Ranked 22nd among "Regional Universities West" by U.S. News & World Report in 2024 and named the 14th "Most Transformative College" by Money Magazine, CSUCI is committed to academic excellence and fostering student success.

Located in Ventura County, CSUCI serves a diverse community of over 4,880 undergraduate and graduate students. With a student‑to‑faculty ratio of 18:1, the university ensures personalized learning and meaningful connections between students and educators. Offering 26 bachelor’s degree programs, CSUCI provides a wide range of academic opportunities designed to prepare students for meaningful careers and global leadership. CSUCI is dedicated to supporting its students both academically and financially: 81% of students receive financial aid, nearly 59% are first‑generation college students, and 52% are Pell Grant eligible.

As a proud Hispanic‑Serving Institution (HSI), CSUCI embraces a vibrant cultural community, with 61% of its undergraduate students identifying as Latinx. CSUCI’s efforts to advance Latinx student success have earned it the prestigious "Seal of Excelencia" from Excelencia in Education. With a focus on critical inquiry, innovative learning, and social justice, CSUCI is also taking proactive steps to diversify its faculty and confront systemic challenges to equity.

This dedication creates an environment where every voice is valued, and students are empowered to thrive academically, socially, and personally.

• Field:
  Anthropology
• Rank:
  Lecturer Faculty
• Title:
  
  Lecturer in Anthropology

The Department of Anthropology at CSU Channel Islands imparts students with broad anthropological knowledge aimed at developing their critical thinking skills, allowing them to address contemporary issues and engage in multiple professional and academic careers. Anthropology faculty members collaborate with different institutions and agencies in the region, including National and State Parks, public schools, and non‑profit organizations, creating diverse learning opportunities for our students.

We are equity‑minded and leverage our small class sizes and focus on experiential learning to ensure student success.

The Department of Anthropology at California State University Channel Islands is seeking qualified applicants for its lecturer faculty pool. Positions may become available to teach undergraduate lecture, laboratory, or field courses in any subfield of anthropology, with particular interest in candidates with expertise in archaeology, bioanthropology, and sociocultural anthropology. Course assignments may include introductory or upper‑division courses depending on program needs.

• Master's degree in Anthropology with demonstrated teaching experience

• Demonstrated ability to teach effectively at the college or university level
• Commitment to student‑centered, inclusive pedagogy that supports diverse learners
• Ability to ensure experiential learning opportunities are provided to students both within and outside the classroom
• Applicants should demonstrate the ability to effectively engage with a broad student population and provide mentorship that supports student academic success

• Ph.D. in Anthropology
• Experience teaching laboratory or field‑based environmental science courses
• Demonstrated commitment to community engagement, experiential learning, and equity in higher education
• Extensive field experience in anthropological work
• Engagement of students in experiential learning within and outside the classroom

• Prepare course materials
• Deliver engaging instruction
• Assess student learning
• Support CSUCI's mission of integrative, experiential, and inclusive education

Screening of applications will begin…