Anthropology Residential Faculty

Submitted: 10/02/2026
Submitted By: Hallie Edmonds
Department: The Anthropology Department and the Social Behavioral Sciences Division
Institution: Chandler-Gilbert Community College (CGCC)
Job type: Tenure-track
Apply by: 01/25/2027
Application Email:
Application URL: https://www.higheredjobs.com/search/details.cfm?JobCode=179576581&Title=Anthropology%20Residential%20Faculty

Job Summary
This position begins in August, 2027.

The Anthropology Department and the Social Behavioral Sciences Division at Chandler-Gilbert Community College (CGCC) is a thriving, innovative, inclusive, and collaborative community of instructors and scholars dedicated to fostering the personal and professional success of both our students and colleagues. We are seeking a full-time residential faculty member to teach undergraduate anthropology courses, with an emphasis in biological anthropology.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to instructional excellence and student success, along with the ability to effectively support a various student body. The successful candidate will utilize a range of instructional methods, assessment practices, and educational technologies to engage students and enhance learning.

As a faculty member in our department, you will be expected to contribute to the program's success through active participation in departmental, divisional, and college-wide activities.

To effectively support students, the department, and the college community, this position requires a regular on-campus presence. Opportunities for partial remote work may be available depending on departmental needs.

Minimum Qualifications
A graduate degree is required. A faculty may qualify with any of the following:

Master's degree or higher in the teaching field of Anthropology

OR

Master's degree or higher in any field with 18 graduate credits in the teaching field of Anthropology

Desired Qualifications
Graduate degree (master's or doctorate) in Biological Anthropology from an accredited college or university.

Demonstrated experience teaching biological anthropology courses and labs such as Bones, Stones and Human Evolution (ASM104) and/or Forensic Anthropology (ASM275) and/or Laboratory Methods in Archaeology (ASM265) in a college setting within the last three (3) years. Include course prefixes and titles, number of semesters taught, and specify teaching modes (i.e., in-person, hybrid, online, etc).

Experience teaching and mentoring students through individualized instruction, such as supervising ASM298AA Special Projects or similar independent study or research courses.

Demonstrated experience in curriculum development and teaching across multiple modalities, including the use of instructional strategies that promote accessibility and support students with a range of backgrounds, experiences, and learning needs.

Demonstrated experience serving as lead faculty, including supervising, hiring, evaluating, mentoring adjunct faculty, reviewing syllabi, and course staffing. Additionally, experience in maintaining, managing, and curating discipline-related artifacts and specimens.

Demonstrated commitment to active and meaningful engagement within the college community through service on committees, initiatives, task forces, mentoring, and collaborative projects within the department, division, college, and district levels.

Regular engagement in professional development (e.g., research, publishing, presenting, attending conferences, coursework, and training) and active involvement in anthropology-related activities, including participation in or leadership of fieldwork.

Demonstrated commitment to college service that aligns with MCCCD and CGCC's Vision, Mission, and Values and supports the continued growth and advancement of the institution.

One (1) year of full-time, relevant MCCCD experience within the previous two (2) years.
**** Experience within other community college systems or higher education institutions is valued and may be considered in addition to MCCCD experience. External candidates are encouraged to apply.

Additional Requirements
Include course prefixes and titles, number of semesters taught, and specify teaching modes (i.e. in-person, hybrid, online, etc.) in your application.

Selected final candidates will be invited to participate in an on-site interview.

Posting Close Date
Apply on or before January 25, 2027 to be considered.