Part-time, Faculty - Biological Anthropology and Lab

Position Summary

Allan Hancock College is accepting applications for a pool of qualified part-time instructors to teach daytime, afternoon, and evening Anthropology theory (ANTH 101) and Laboratory (ANTH 110) courses. Teaching assignments may be at the Santa Maria or Lompoc Valley campuses starting the spring 2026 semester.

At Allan Hancock College, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees, and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences, and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Hancock's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility. Hancock's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. Allan Hancock College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Essential Functions and Qualifications

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Provide instruction in accordance with established curriculum and course outlines.
* Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.
* Maintain current knowledge in the subject matter areas.
* Fulfill professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member.
* Teach all scheduled classes.
* Maintain accurate records.
* Assignments may include day, evening, or weekend classes.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's in anthropology or archaeology
OR
Bachelor's in either of the above
AND
Master's in sociology, biological sciences, forensic sciences, genetics, or paleontology
OR the equivalent per Board Policy 7211.

Additional Information

To be considered for this position, the candidate must submit the following application materials by through our websitehttps://www.hancockcollege.edu/hr/:

• A current and complete resume of education and professional experience.
• Transcripts (Copies are acceptable for the application process). Official transcripts are required if hired.

SALARY

• Lecture Rate: $56.46 to $86.44 per hour depending upon education and experience
• Lab Rate: $49.17 to $75.26 per hour depending upon education and experience
• Activity Rate: $36.33 to $56.69 per hour depending upon education and experience

Allan Hancock College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Hancock College will not sponsor any visa applications.