Faculty Part-Time Position Announcement: AY 2026-2027

The CSUN Department of Anthropology is accepting applications for anticipated Part-Time Faculty Openings during the Academic Year 2026-2027

Application Deadline: June 19, 2026

Department

Department of Anthropology

Effective Date of Appointment

Academic Year 2026-2027 (Subject to Budgetary Approval)

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.

Courses or Specialization

The AY 2026-2027 Schedule will be drawn from the courses listed below based on programmatic needs.

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 2 base 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 3 base 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.

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 Academic Year 2026-2027: June 19, 2026

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 (Read CSUN's Syllabus Policy)
5. Three (3) References

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”).

References

Please provide contact information for three professional references.

Inquiries and applications should be addressed to:

Mail:
Suzanne Scheld, Acting Department 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:
suzanne.scheld@csun.edu , Subject: PT Faculty App: AY 2026-2027

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. (Read CSUN's Syllabus Policy)
5. Three (3) References

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 2024, CSUN enrolls 36,848 students, where 56.3% are Latinx, 18.9% are White, 8.7% are Asian-American, 5.3% are Black/African American, 0.1% are Native American, and 0.1% are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.   

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

About the College:

For more information about the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences see: College of Social & Behavioral Sciences Website

About the Department:

For more information about the Department of Anthropology, see: Department of Anthropology Website

General Information:

General Information: At the time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to work in the United States. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Please note: California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is currently not sponsoring applicants for H-1B employment that are subject to the $100,000 fee established by the “Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers” issued on September 19, 2025. Applicants are responsible for determining the applicability of the fee. In compliance with the Annual Security Report & Fire Safety Report of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, California State University, Northridge has made crime-reporting statistics available on-line here. Print copies are available by request from the Department of Police Services, the Office for Faculty Affairs, and the Office of Equity and Diversity.  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 before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.  In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.  CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on 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 Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Dr. Suzanne Scheld at 818-677- 4931.

Courses potentially available for AY 2026-2027

Course Number	Course Title	Description
ANTH 468	Cultural Heritage	Introduction to cultural heritage studies that focuses on the politics of the representation and conservation of tangible and intangible remains of the past. An examination of the issues at stake in the interpretation, management, and portrayal of the past that contribute to the complexity of contemporary identity politics. The course also explores the uses (and abuses) of the past in the present for social, political, and economic purposes.