ANT Associate Instructor​/Lecturer Positon

Position Overview

Salary range: 70,977

Open date: February 11, 2026

Next review date: Friday, Feb 27, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Thursday, Apr 2, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Associate Instructor/Lecturer Position

The Department of Anthropology at UC Davis is seeking an Associate Instructor or Lecturer to instruct an upper‑division biological anthropology course in Spring 2026: ANT 158 – The Evolution of Sex: A Biological Perspective.

Demonstrated experience in teaching, and a minimum of a Master's degree in Anthropology or related discipline is required. We will prioritize recent and current PhD students who have worked closely with the Anthropology program at Davis or with other UC Anthropology programs.

To apply, please upload the following materials onto UC Recruit by no later than Friday, February 06, 2026:

• Cover letter: A letter of application describing your qualifications, teaching interests, and the name of an Anthropology Professor who will submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf.
• Statement of teaching philosophy: (this may include example syllabi).
• Curriculum vitae: Your most recently updated CV.

Basic qualifications: To be eligible for appointment, you must have completed a Master's degree in Anthropology or related discipline. Preference will be given for candidates who have completed PhD coursework, are PhD candidates, or have completed a PhD in Anthropology or related discipline.

Additional qualifications: Must have demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching Biological Anthropology courses.

Document requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae – most recent updated.
• Cover Letter – description of qualifications, teaching interests.
• Authorization to Release Information Form – required for all academic recruitments. Please see the Employment Disclosure Requirements webpage for more information. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form.
• Statement of teaching – statement of your teaching philosophy.

Reference requirements:

• 1 required (contact information only)

Please provide contact information for references and the name of a UC Anthropology Professor who will submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf.

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