Position Information
- Opportunity Type: FULL-TIME FACULTY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
- Position Title: ANTHROPOLOGY INSTRUCTOR
- Posting Number: F2610
- 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
- Teach courses in assigned discipline by communicating subject matter clearly and effectively.
- Adapt methodologies for students with special needs and different learning styles.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Attend and participate in department, division and college meetings and keep posted office hours.
- Meet record keeping obligations on time, e.g. grades, census, reports, rosters, textbook orders, and requisitions.
- Maintain and provide current course syllabi as required by California Education Code and Board policy.
- Foster a professional work and learning environment.
- Attend and participate in meetings as needed with student athletics personnel
- Stay current on requirements for maintaining eligibility for athletic competition, and serve as an expert on this subject for other counseling faculty.
- 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
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
- 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.
- Experience and/or training teaching physical anthropology lecture and lab and other relevant introductory courses in anthropology.
- Experience designing and teaching curricula responsive to the needs of historically underrepresented and/or marginalized students.
- Evidence of participation in professional and pedagogical growth (ongoing education via coursework, conferences, lectures, etc.)
- Demonstrated collaborative engagement as evidenced by participation in venues such as field trips, committee work, events, etc.
- Demonstrated commitment to student centered learning, cultural understanding, and increasing student retention and success via experience, training, conferences, lectures, and coursework.
- Demonstrated experience working collaboratively and effectively as a part of a team.
- Demonstrated experience successfully teaching college level anthropology courses.
- Demonstrated competence, understanding, and assessment of the latest technological advances, including Artificial Intelligence and other computer/information programs through a commitment to professional development in Artificial Intelligence relevant topics through trainings, conferences, certifications, etc.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Working Environment
Typical classroom environment.
About San Jose/Evergreen Community College District
The District is represented by dedicated and talented employees who are passionate about providing our student population with the best educational experience possible. The District recognizes that cultural diversity in the academic environment promotes academic excellence; fosters cultural, racial and human understanding; provides positive roles models for all students, and creates an inclusive and supportive educational and work environment for its employees, students, and the community it serves.
As of Fall 2025, with enrollment of approximately 15,661 students per semester, and an extremely diverse student population (Hispanic/Latino 48.9%, Black/African-American 3.4%, Asian/Pacific Islander 31.8%, American Indian/Native American 0.3%, White/Caucasian 9.1%, Multi-race 3.6% and Unknown 3.0%) attaining educational goals reflecting 56% – Transfer to a 4-Year College/ University, the District’s emphasis on student success makes it a recognized educational leader in the State.
The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants to serve as colleagues to an existing diverse classified staff consisting of 43.4% Latinx, 27.2% Asian/Pacific Islander, 3.0% Black/African American, 0.3% American Indian/Native American, 19.5% White/Caucasian, 5.6% Unknown and as well as encouraging applications from all qualified, outstanding applicants.
Important Information
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT
San José-Evergreen Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, age, gender, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, transgender, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, and physical or mental disability consistent with applicable federal and state laws.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Interested applicants MUST SUBMIT ONLINE ALL of the following materials by the First Review Date/Closing Date as listed on the job announcement. Applications received after the First Review Date will only be forwarded to the hiring committee at their request.
- A completed online San José-Evergreen Community College District APPLICATION.
- A COVER LETTER (Stating how you feel you meet the qualifications as outline in the job announcement).
- A current RESUME/CURRICULUM VITAE
- TRANSCRIPT – (If Required) If a degree is listed as a requirement, transcripts (Not Diplomas) MUST INCLUDE confer or award date of stated degree. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted; however, if the position is offered, official transcripts will be required prior to employment. If the transcripts or degrees are from outside of the United States, an official certification of equivalency to U.S. degrees by a certified U.S. credential review service (course by course of the transcripts) MUST also be submitted.
(See below for a list of suggested services that provide foreign degree equivalency evaluation to U.S. degrees).
Note: Some positions may require additional documents and/or certificates, in addition to the items listed above. Please refer to the job announcement.
OTHER APPLICANT INFORMATION:
- Only complete application materials will be considered. No exceptions.
- Letters of Recommendation are NOT required and will not be forwarded to the hiring committee.
- Upon hire the successful candidate must provide the required documents of identity and authorization to work and attest he/she is authorized to work in the United States.
- Application materials become the property of the District and will not be returned or duplicated.
- Travel expenses to attend the interview are the responsibility of the candidate.
- Meeting the minimum qualifications does NOT assure an interview.
- The District may re-advertise, delay, choose not to fill the position, or choose to fill more than one position.
Suggested services that provide foreign degree equivalency evaluation to U.S. degrees:
Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, Inc.
Website: http://www.acei-global.org/
Education Records Evaluation Services
Website: www.eres.com
International Education Research Foundation
Website: http://www.ierf.org/
World Education Services
Website: www.wes.org
CONTACT:
Employment Services,
Human Resources, SJECCD
40 S. Market Street, San Jose, CA 95113
Phone: (408) 270-6414
