The School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts at the University of California, Merced seeks lecturer(s) to teach courses in Anthropology with expertise in archaeology and cultural heritage in the 2026-27 academic year. Courses offered may include Shamans, Priests, and Cults; Archaeological Field Methods; Anthropological Archaeology; Cultural Heritage Policy/Practice; and Modeling Cultural Heritage. In addition to teaching, the instructor creates a syllabus, holds two weekly office hours, and grades examinations and papers, and may be required to hold discussion and lab sections or supervise a graduate student teaching assistant. This is a limited-term appointment under the Lecturers Unit agreement between the University of California and the American Federation of Teachers. Full-time and part-time positions are available, with three courses in Fall and three in Spring equivalent to a full-time position. A reasonable estimate for an initial appointment is $70,977, prorated in accordance with the instructional workload calculation. Applicants need an advanced degree in anthropology or a related field, expertise in anthropological archaeology with archaeological fieldwork experience including analysis of material artifacts and/or documenting and mapping archaeological sites, and a record of excellence in teaching. Required materials include a CV, cover letter, teaching statement, sample syllabus, a recent teaching evaluation, and three references. The posting states that review of applications begins April 9, 2026, and the application window closes March 1, 2027.
- DegreeTerminal degree
- Degree requirementAdvanced degree in anthropology or a related field
- Otherexpertise in anthropological archaeology with experience of carrying out archaeological fieldwork, including analyzing material artifacts and/or documenting and mapping archaeological sites. Must be able to provide a record of excellence in teaching.
- Work authorization requirementCandidates must possess valid authorization to work in the United States.
- Work authorization requirementUC Merced is not currently able to sponsor individuals residing outside the United States who would require a new H-1B visa for employment. Applicants who do not hold valid U.S. work authorization are presently ineligible for this position.
- StatusOpen
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