San Jose City College

ANTHROPOLOGY INSTRUCTOR

Location
San Jose, CA
Pay
Not disclosed
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Listed
November 5, 2026

About this position

Opportunity Type FULL-TIME FACULTY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Position Title ANTHROPOLOGY INSTRUCTOR Close/First Review Date 11/29/2026 Department Social Sciences, Humanities, Arts and PE Work Location Evergreen Valley College Position Status Full Time Salary Range $100,410 to $137,835 Entry Level Annual Salary (Academic Salary Schedule 2026-2027); Maximum Salary Potential $178,838. Note: Actual Salary placement is based on candidate's verified education and experience. Benefits Summary Excellent fringe benefit package includes a pension, medical, dental, vision, EAP (employee assistance plan) and life insurance for employee and eligible dependents, and income protection. Voluntary plans include supplemental life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403b and 457 Deferred Compensation Accounts. Faculty also receive paid sick leave. Position Description POSITION SUMMARY This faculty position is a full-time, 100% FTE (10 Months) Tenure Track position as Anthropology Instructor in the Division of Social Sciences, Humanities, Arts and PE located at Evergreen Valley College. Assignment may include day and evening responsibilities. This position is represented by the San Jose/Evergreen Federation of Teachers, AFT 6157. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Teach courses in assigned discipline by communicating subject matter clearly and effectively. 2. Adapt methodologies for students with special needs and different learning styles. 3. Demonstrate commitment to professional development, including but not limited to activities such as: participation in professional conferences, workshops, seminars, membership in professional organizations, research projects, publishing academic work, participation in statewide committees or organizations, etc. 4. Demonstrate sensitivity in working with students and staff of diverse racial, ethnic, academic and socioeconomic backgrounds, sexual orientation, and disabilities by showing respect for differences and the dignity of others. 5. Participate in faculty responsibilities such as: course and curriculum development and review, student learning outcomes and assessment, program review, committees, research and special projects as needed in the discipline/department or district. 6. Attend and participate in department, division and college meetings and keep posted office hours. 7. Meet record keeping obligations on time, e.g. grades, census, reports, rosters, textbook orders, and requisitions. 8. Maintain and provide current course syllabi as required by California Education Code and Board policy. 9. Foster a professional work and learning environment. 10. Attend and participate in meetings as needed with student athletics personnel 11. Stay current on requirements for maintaining eligibility for athletic competition, and serve as an expert on this subject for other counseling faculty. 12. Perform other duties as required by the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Required Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Master’s degree in Anthropology or Archaeology OR Bachelor’s in either of the above AND Masters in Sociology, Biological Sciences, Forensic Sciences, Genetics or Paleontology OR The equivalent. District’s Diversity • Demonstrated sensitivity, knowledge and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender identity, sexual orientation, cultural, disability, and ethnic background of groups historically underrepresented, and groups who may have experienced discrimination. • Success integrating diversity as appropriate into the major duties outlined in the job description and in the duties listed in the District’s hiring policy; or demonstrated equivalent transferable skills to do so. *Equivalency Applicants applying under equivalency bear the responsibility of submitting the District’s Equivalency Application form with details and evidence of the factors (academic preparation and/or experience) that they believe to be equivalent of the required qualifications as listed on the Job Announcements. Application(s) for equivalency are required if the degrees are not in the exact discipline required for the applicable position, according the California Community College Minimum Qualifications (select link below to review). NOTE : Equivalency review is for degrees not in the exact discipline, only . You do not need to apply for equivalency review if you have a degree earned outside of the United States. However, a U.S. credential evaluation must be attached with your application materials for consideration. (See *Foreign Degrees section below). Transcripts must have an award or confer date at the time the application is submitted. California Community College Minimum Qualifications 20th EDITION Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges District Equivalency Form https://sjeccd.edu/sites/default/files/documents/HR-Recruitment_Equivalency-Application.doc Foreign Degree Foreign Degrees: Degree(s) must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Council on Post-Secondary Accreditation and/or the U.S. Department of Education. All degrees and credits earned outside of the United States must have a U.S. evaluation (course by course) of the transcripts and must be submitted with the application. Degrees earned outside of the U.S. without a U.S. credential evaluation attached, will not be considered. Desired Qualifications DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS 1. Preferred graduate degree in Anthropology in the four field approach, as evidenced by academic coursework and/or training in the four fields (cultural, biological/physical, linguistic/language and cultural, and archaeology). Evidenced by academic coursework and/or training such as internships, fieldwork, etc. 2. Experience and/or training teaching physical anthropology lecture and lab and other relevant introductory courses in anthropology. 3. Experience designing and teaching curric

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