Archaeology Lecture Position | Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Archaeology and Cultural Resource Management | Fall 2025 Archaeo C120/C220

The Archaeology Interdepartmental Program at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) invites applications for lecturer position to teach the course described below during the Fall 2025 quarter. The fall quarter schedule is September 22, 2025-December 12, 2025.

This appointment offers opportunities for interaction with colleagues, access to laboratory facilities, and engagement with UCLA's research infrastructure. Through the Archaeology IDP's collaboration with the UCLA Cotsen Institute of Archaeology and its location within the UCLA Fowler Museum, the Program is part of a dynamic hub for archaeological and cultural scholarship.

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Archaeology and Cultural Resource Management Archaeo C120/C220

Description: The course will introduce freely available GIS tools such as Google Earth and QGIS but will primarily focus on ESRI ArcGIS Pro, the industry standard for cultural resource management and widely used in academic research. Course content will cover the history and background of spatial analysis in archaeology and CRM, georeferencing, map projections, coordinate systems, vector data analysis, remote sensing techniques, predictive modeling, and ethics in the use of spatial data. The class will be structured to ensure intensive hands-on training, equipping students with skills applicable to both academic research and professional roles in CRM, environmental studies, and urban planning.

The appointment will be at the lecturer level and will be located on campus. Duties include preparation and delivery of lectures and laboratory practical sessions.

Candidates should hold a graduate degree in anthropology or archaeology from a recognized academic institution, with at least one year of experience in archaeological practice. Preference will be given to candidates who have previous academic teaching experience both in delivering theoretical lectures and developing and supervising GIS projects. Strong candidates will have a demonstrable commitment to the Program's core values of collaboration, sustainability, and diversity, equity, & inclusion.

The University of California, Los Angeles is an Equal Opportunity/Armative Action Employer. All qualied applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and armative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Armative Action Policy at: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimArmAct (http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimArmAct)

This position is represented by the University Council - American Federation of Teachers: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/ix/contract.html. Internal applicants will be considered for reappointment prior to the consideration of external applicants.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

JOB LOCATION

Los Angeles, CA

REQUIREMENTS

DOCUMENTS

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter

Statement of Research Statement of Teaching

Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service. (Optional)

Misc / Additional (Optional)

REFERENCES

2-3 letters of reference required

Candidates should hold a graduate degree in archaeology or closely related field from a recognized academic institution. preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated excellence in both teaching and research in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Archaeology and Cultural Resource Management.

Strong candidates will have a demonstrable commitment to the Program's core values of collaboration, sustainability, and diversity, equity, & inclusion.

• 2-5 required (contact information only)

REFERENCES

2-3 reference contact information required.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf.

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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