Anthropology

Anthropology Part-Time Faculty Position Announcement | AY 2024-25

June 13, 2024

The CSUN Department of Anthropology is accepting applications for anticipated Part-Time Faculty Openings during the 2024-25 academic year.

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Faculty Position Announcement: Part-Time

Department:

Department of Anthropology

Anticipated Needs:

Note: All part-time faculty appointments are temporary and do not confer academic rank. Final determination of part-time teaching assignments is contingent upon student enrollment figures and funding.In addition to teaching, the position requires weekly office hours and participation in assessment of student learning. The successful candidate will be held to the standards and requirements of the college and department in which he/she/they is/are employed. Given CSUN’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement in a diverse environment, the successful candidate will help the Department achieve equitable academic outcomes for all students through teaching, student mentorship, and scholarship.

Courses or Specialization                                                          

See “Courses for Anthropology Part-Time Pool, AY 2024-2025” list below. The AY 2024-2025 Schedule will be drawn from the following courses based on programmatic needs. Descriptions for each course are available in the CSUN University Catalog.

Salary Range:

The salary ranges listed below are full-time (15 units per semester) entry level base salaries up to the maximum of the range. The monthly salary is a fractional amount of the base salary if teaching less than full-time.

  • The Lecturer A/Rank 2base salary range is $4,530 to $6,056 monthly.
    • For example, teaching 3 units equates to a 0.20 time base (3/15). Calculating the entry level salary of $4,530 by the time base 0.20 for a 3-unit course will be $906 per month (paid in 6 monthly checks). The total semester salary is $5,436.
  • The Lecturer B/Rank 3base salary range is $5,405 to $11,994 monthly.
    • For example, teaching 3 units equates to a 0.20 time base (3/15). Calculating the entry level salary of $5,405, by time base 0.20 for a 3-unit course will be $1,081 per month paid in 6 monthly checks. The total semester salary is $6,486.

Effective Date of Appointment:

Effective Date of Appointment: Academic Year 2024-2025 (Subject to Budgetary Approval)

Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree in Anthropology or related discipline for 100- and 200- level courses. Ph.D. in Anthropology or related discipline or MA plus commensurate work or research experience for 300- and above level courses. Professional preparation and specialization must be appropriate to source subject. College teaching experience and evidence of teaching effectiveness preferred.

Application Deadline

  • For AY 2024-2025: Friday, July 12, 2024

Application Process:

Applicants must submit:

  1. Teaching Interests Checklist (.pdf)
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Current Resume/ Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  4. Sample syllabus for each course you are interested in teaching

Teaching Interests Checklist:

Please indicate the courses you are interested in teaching and submit it with your application materials.

Cover Letter

The cover letter should describe your contributions to diversity and designate specific courses or areas you are interested in teaching and, whenever possible, times available for teaching assignments. In your cover letter, please describe how you will be able to help the Department achieve equitable outcomes for all students.

Resume/CV

The Resume/CV should be current and include educational background, prior teaching experience, evidence of scholarship, and/or related professional experience. In later phases of the search process, applicants may be requested to provide verification of terminal degrees, licenses and certificates.

Syllabus

For each syllabus that you include in your application, the syllabus must demonstrate that you meet the CSUN Syllabus Policy. In addition, it should include:

  • Appropriate lecture topics, materials, assignments, activities, and readings to match the level and duration of the course.
  • How the course meets two or more of the six (6) program learning outcomes of the undergraduate Anthropology program at CSUN (see “Undergraduate Program Learning Outcomes”), and if applicable, how the course meets two (2) or more of the six (6) program learning outcomes of the graduate Anthropology programs at CSUN (see “Graduate Program Learning Outcomes”).

Inquiries and applications should be addressed to:

Mail:
Christina L. von Mayrhauser, Chair
Department of Anthropology (SH-232)
California State University, Northridge
18111 Nordhoff Street, Mail Code 8244
Northridge, CA 91330-8244
Phone: 818-677-3331

Email:
cvm@csun.edu, Subject: PT Faculty App: AY 2024-25

Application material required:

  1. Teaching Interests Checklist (.pdf)
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Resume/ Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  4. Sample syllabus for each course you are interested in teaching.

CSUN's Commitment to You:

CSUN is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. Our values include a respect for all people, building partnerships with the community and the encouragement of innovation, experimentation, and creativity. CSUN strives to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. CSUN is especially interested in candidates who make contributions to equity and inclusion in the pursuit of excellence for all members of the university community.

As a Hispanic-serving Institution (HSI), inclusiveness and diversity are integral to CSUN’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement. As of Fall 2022, CSUN enrolls ~38,000 students, where 57.3% are Latinx, 19.8% are White, 9.2% are Asian-American, 4.9% are Black/African American, 0.1% are Native American, and 0.2% are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander. 

For more information about the University, visit the CSUN website.

About the College:

For information visit the CSUN College of Social and Behavioral Sciences website.

About the Department:

For information visit the CSUN Department of Anthropology website.

General Information:

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The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the status of applicants. Please note that working in the state of California is a condition of employment.

Working in the State of California is a requirement of employment. CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so.  Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement. To learn more, visit our Matadors Forward site.

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and disability. Our nondiscrimination policy is set forth in CSU Executive Order 1096. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the History Department at 818-677-3566.


Courses for Anthropology Part-Time Pool, AY 2024-2025

The AY 2024-2025 Schedule will be drawn from the following courses based on programmatic needs. Descriptions for each course are available in the CSUN University Catalog.

  • ANTH 108. Latin American Cultures
  • ANTH 150: The Human Adventure: Introduction to Anthropology
  • ANTH 153: Temples, Tombs, and Treasures? An Introduction to Archaeology
  • ANTH 315. World Cultures and Societies
  • ANTH 319. World Prehistory
  • ANTH 338. Anthropology of Africa
  • ANTH 345. Anthropology of the Contemporary United States
  • ANTH 351. Anthropology of Middle America
  • ANTH 353. The Maya: Ancient and Modern
  • ANTH 426. Old World Archaeology
  • ANTH 427. Archaeology of North America
  • ANTH 428. Archaeology of Mesoamerica
  • ANTH 429. Archaeology of South America
  • ANTH 430. Environmental Anthropology
  • ANTH 473. Theory and Method in Archaeology
  • ANTH 518/L. Lab Methods in Archaeology and Lab
  • ANTH 574. Advanced Quantitative Methods in Anthropology  
  • ANTH 606. Problems in Archaeology