Lecturer in Anthropology & Heritage Studies: AY 2026-27 (Anticipated)

Position overview Position title: Unit 18 Faculty Salary range: A reasonable estimate for an initial appointment is $70,977. See Unit 18 Lecturer table for the salary range for this position. These are academic year appointments and subject to the normal processes of academic review. Salary is prorated in accordance instructional workload calculation. Anticipated start: Academic Year: 7/1/2026 - 6/30/2027; Fall Semester: 8/1/2026 - 12/31/2026; Spring Semester: 1/1/2027 - 5/31/2027 Position duration: Academic year or fall/spring semester Application Window Open date: March 26, 2026 Next review date: Thursday, Apr 9, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Monday, Mar 1, 2027 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. Position description The School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts seeks lecturer(s) to teach courses in Anthropology with expertise in archaeology and cultural heritage in the Academic Year 2026-27. Courses being offered may include but are not limited to: Shamans, Priests, and Cults Archaeological Field Methods Anthropological Archaeology Cultural Heritage Policy/Practice Modeling Cultural Heritage In addition to teaching the course(s), the instructor is responsible for creating a syllabus, holding weekly office hours (2 hours/week), and grading examinations and/or papers. The instructor may also be required to hold discussion and lab sections or supervise a graduate student teaching assistant. This is a limited-term appointment which falls under the purview of the agreement for the Lecturers Unit between University of California and the American Federation of Teachers. Terms and conditions of employment are subject to UC policy and appropriate collective bargaining agreement. See the current Lecturers Unit (IX) bargaining agreement for additional information. For more information, please contact Daniel Thompson at View email address on click.appcast.io. Review of applications will begin 4/9/2026 and will remain open until the conclusion of the Academic Year. Full time and part time positions available. Three courses in Fall and three courses in Spring are equivalent to full time position. Part time varies based on need and availability. Academic Year: 7/1/2026 - 6/30/2027; Fall Semester: 8/1/2026 - 12/31/2026; Spring Semester: 1/1/2027 - 5/31/2027 Qualifications Basic qualifications Advanced degree in anthropology or a related field, expertise 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. Application Requirements Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter Authorization to Release Information Form - As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer. Required Authorization of Information Release may be found at the linked page. Please complete, sign, and upload the required Authorization of Information Release to your application. Statement of Teaching - A teaching statement of no more than 500 words explaining how you have approached or would approach teaching the courses that you wish to teach. Please also indicate subject area of interest regarding teaching. Sample Syllabus A recent teaching evaluation Reference requirements 3 required (contact information only) Apply link: Help contact: View email address on click.appcast.io About UC Merced As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct. Misconduct means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer. Please complete, sign, and upload the required Authorization of Information Release to your application: Required Authorization of Information Release Form. Candidates must possess valid authorization to work in the United States. UC 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. Additional links: UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy, the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy, and APM 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment. The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system's 10 campuses. Ranked as one of the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report and recently designated as an R1 institution by Carnegie, UC Merced is committed to innovation and excellence in research. With over 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students, UC Merced provides outstanding, inclusive educational opportunities to highly qualified students from the heart of California, the nation, and abroad. The campus has special connections to nearby Yosemite National Park; is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design; and supports the economic development of Central California. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. 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