Posted Jul 12, 2026

Need Anthropology, Cultural Geography, and/or History Instructor, Part-Time Faculty in Joshua Tree, CA

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Job title: Anthropology, Cultural Geography, and/or History Instructor, Part-Time Faculty
Company: Copper Mountain Community College (CA)
Job description: Position Description

Under administrative leadership, it is the responsibility of the part-time instructor to conduct assigned classes and support advancement of the values represented by the Vision Statement and Mission Statement of the District.
**Be sure to upload the required attachments in order for your application to be considered**

This posting is for a substitute emergency hire. Multiple candidates may be hired to fulfill the needs outlined below.

Intro to Physical Anthropology ONLINE ONLINE Requires Anthropology qualification
Cultural Geography ONLINE ONLINE Requires a geography or anthropology qualification
Native American Studies TTH 10:30-11:50a Requires Ethnic Studies or History qualification with a Native American emphasis.
U.S. History Through Reconstruction TTH 9-10:20a Requires History qualification
U.S. History from Reconstruction to Present MW 12-1:20p History qualification
U.S. History from Reconstruction to Present ONLINE ONLINE History qualification
History of World Civilizations- I MW 10:30-11:50a History qualification

Duties and Responsibilities
Additional Responsibilities:
Qualifications

Standards are established in accordance with the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges as adopted by the California Community Colleges Board of Governors for the discipline.

Minimum Qualifications:

ANTHROPOLOGY:

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

GEOGRAPHY:

Master's in geography OR

Bachelor's in geography AND Master's in geology, history, meteorology or oceanography

OR the equivalent OR see Interdisciplinary Studies

ETHNIC STUDIES:

Master's in the ethnic studies field OR

A master's in American Studies/Ethnicity, Latino Studies, La Raza Studies, Central American Studies, Latin American Studies, Cross Cultural Studies, Race and Ethnic Relations, Asian-American Studies, or African-American Studies

OR the equivalent

OR see Interdisciplinary Studies HISTORY:

Master's in history OR

Bachelor's in history AND Master's in political science, humanities, geography, area studies, women's studies, social science or ethnic studies

OR the equivalent

INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES:

Master's in the interdisciplinary area OR

Master's in one of the disciplines included in the interdisciplinary area and upper division or graduate course work in at least one other constituent discipline

(NOTE: The Interdisciplinary Studies discipline is provided to allow for those cases where it is locally determined that a course must be taught by someone with qualifications that exceed a single discipline. The constituent disciplines can include any disciplines found in the Master's List.)

Required Attachments: * A current and complete resume or CV highlighting educational, professional, and applicable experiences. Hourly rate is based on degree:
PhD/EdD: $57.94/hour - Lecture.
MA/MS: $55.66/hour - Lecture.

Equal Opportunity Statement
Copper Mountain College is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all persons and to provide educational and employment opportunities free from discrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, gender identification, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, sex, race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, or physical or mental disabilities, and other physical or verbal conduct. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the School District's Title IX Officer and/or Section 504/ADA Coordinator.
Expected salary: $53.03 - 71.33 per hour
Location: Joshua Tree, CA Apply Now