Position overview
Position title: Lecturer in Anthropology of Health
Salary range: See Table 15 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimated full-time (100%) annual rate for this position is $70,977 - $98,249. Percent appointments may vary.
Application Window
Open date: May 8, 2026
Next review date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Wednesday, Mar 31, 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
We seek one or more lecturers broadly trained in Anthropology to teach courses across the subdisciplines, with particular emphasis on intersections of anthropological approaches to biological, ecological, and cultural dimensions of health. The lecturer will: 1) Develop and teach three large gateway courses (with max enrollment 300 students) and one upper division specialty courses 2) Teach undergraduate students pursuing the Anthropology of Health honors projects and 3) Participate in curriculum development and assessment for the health track in Anthropology.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Preferred qualifications
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Teaching - 2 page max
Teaching Evaluations - Provide one year's worth of teaching evaluations.
(Optional)
Reference requirements
References will only be contacted for the top candidate(s).
Apply link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF03100
Help contact: annienichole@ucsb.edu
About UC Santa Barbara
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.
Additionally, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
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.
Job location
Santa Barbara, CA
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