Anthropology Assistant Professor; Tenure Track

Overview

Anthropology Assistant Professor (Tenure Track)

Diablo Valley College (DVC) seeks a tenure-track Anthropology Assistant Professor to start in Fall 2026. The College is committed to social and racial justice and to equitable student success for a diverse student body.

The successful applicant will demonstrate discipline expertise and sensitivity to the diverse backgrounds of community college students, and will teach introductory courses in Anthropology (including Archaeology, Cultural Anthropology) and lecture and laboratory courses in Biological Anthropology. The position supports teaching in multiple modalities and active engagement in shared governance.

• Advance equitable student learning through exemplary instruction aligned with established course outlines.
• Participate in assessment of student learning outcomes (SLOs) for courses and programs; develop and implement SLO assessment processes.
• Collaborate in curriculum development, program review, and department improvement initiatives.
• Engage in department, division, and college committees; participate in professional development activities.
• Maintain current knowledge in the subject area and effective teaching strategies; uphold professional conduct and ethics.
• Inform students of course requirements, evaluation procedures, attendance requirements; prepare and grade assignments and exams; communicate academic progress.
• Maintain attendance, scholastic and personnel records; post and conduct regular office hours per policy.
• Participate in the College’s shared governance processes.
• Demonstrate understanding and sensitivity to diverse backgrounds of students and staff.

Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff, and faculty. The following qualifications (earned degrees from an accredited college/university) are required:

• Master’s in anthropology or archaeology, OR
• Bachelor’s in anthropology or archaeology AND a Master’s in sociology, biological sciences, forensic sciences, genetics or paleontology, OR
• Alternate path via equivalency petition if exact degree titles are not held (equivalency form downloadable from the application).

Note:

A Doctoral degree (PhD) is considered to encompass a master’s degree (MA or MS).

Desirable qualifications include:

• Experience teaching college-level anthropology courses and commitment to equity and innovative pedagogy.
• Ability to teach across modalities (face-to-face, hybrid, online) and develop culturally responsive curricula.
• Commitment to shared governance and service beyond the classroom.
• Experience with underprepared students in reading and writing.
• Master’s or PhD in anthropology or archaeology.

Initial salary placement for full-time, tenure-track positions ranges from $68,136 to $112,848 per year (up to $132k), depending on degree and experience. Benefits include STRS membership, health, dental, vision, retirement options, and additional district-wide benefits. New hires may have union-related information available as applicable.

Location:

Diablo Valley College;
Openings: 1;
Initial appointment:
Fall 2026; 10 months/year; EEO:
Faculty

Posting #F01290

Submit all application materials online. Include unofficial transcripts, resume, cover letter, and responses to supplemental questions. If applying under equivalency, submit the equivalency petition form and any required documentation. Foreign degree evaluations may be required (NACES). Do not upload placeholders; all documents become district property.

• Applications screened for minimum qualifications; top candidates invited to campus for interviews and demonstrations.
• Selected applicants may be invited to present a full lecture and undergo teaching observations.
• Finalists undergo further evaluation and verification of transcripts, TB tests, fingerprinting, and work eligibility.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*) and include questions about meeting minimum qualifications, teaching subfields to a diverse class, pedagogical approaches, and contributions to curriculum and department growth.

• Unofficial Transcript (must show degrees conferred)
• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV

• Application for Equivalency
• Foreign Degree Evaluation Form (NACES)
• Unofficial Transcript 2
• Unofficial Transcript 3
• Unofficial Transcript 4

Contra Costa Community College District, 500 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553

District policy ensures equal access to employment and prohibits discrimination on the basis of protected characteristics.