Anthropology; Archaeology​/Biology Assistant Professor

American River College Anthropology (Archaeology/Biology) Assistant Professor Job Posting Number: REQ
01487 Salary: $55,957.82 - $ Annually Closing Date: 3/11/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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The faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position;

assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of a full-time faculty member.

The Anthropology Department at American River College enthusiastically maintains the excellence of our learning, teaching, and working environment. We are guided by our shared values and responsibilities to our students, our colleagues, and our community.

• We believe in the value of each person and their unique perspectives.
• With our students:
  We foster each of our students’ capabilities.
• We value our students’ accomplishments and goals and work towards supporting their successes.
• With our colleagues: collaboration, teamwork, and mentorship guide our interactions.
• We support our colleagues’ professional growth and our department’s collective achievements.
• Within our college and in the community: we uphold the ethical and research standards of our profession and subdisciplines.
• We share the unique perspective and knowledge of anthropology on humanity, our diversity, and our shared characteristics in order to address current issues and challenges in our community and the world.

• Have demonstrated work or professional experience related to equity and inclusion
• Engage in self-reflection and continuous improvement in cultural competence
• Fulfill the professional responsibilities of their position
• Regard all students as equally capable and worthy of our care, time, and energy

Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professional occupational experience per the Los Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract (Download PDF reader) (the initial maximum placement is Class V, Step
8). For more information on the step placement process, please .

The instructional assignment may include, but is not limited to, teaching courses in all levels of Anthropology at the college in topics such as Biological Anthropology, Biological Anthropology Lab, Archaeology and Cultural Anthropology, such as:

• ANTH 300 – Biological Anthropology
• ANTH 301 – Biological Anthropology Laboratory
• ANTH 303 – Introduction to Forensic Anthropology
• ANTH 310 – Cultural Anthropology
• ANTH 320 – Introduction to Archaeology and World Prehistory
• ANTH 321 – Ancient Technology
• ANTH 335 – Research Methods in Anthropology

To view a complete list of courses for this discipline, please visit the Programs and Majors webpage for the specific campus:

ARC Programs and Majors

• Master’s in anthropology or archaeology
• OR
• Bachelor’s in either of the above
• AND
• Master’s in sociology, biological sciences, forensic sciences, genetics or paleontology
• OR the equivalent.*

All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by August 20, 2026.

Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and…