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A New Path to Healing: UCSB Anthropology Launches Anthropology of Health Track

Starting Fall 2026, students in UC Santa Barbara's Department of Anthropology will have a new way to turn their fascination with human health into a career: the department is launching an Anthropology of Health track within its existing BA program, giving students a direct pipeline into public health, medicine, and other health professions — all through the distinctive lens of anthropology.

Pooled Recruitment for a Lecturer in Anthropology

The Department of Anthropology at UCSB invites applications for our lecturer pool, focusing on Archaeology, Integrative Anthropological Science, and Sociocultural Anthropology. Apply now for potential future lecturer positions!

Now Recruiting for a Lecturer (Health Track)

The Department of Anthropology at the University of California, Santa Barbara seeks one or more lecturers broadly trained in Anthropology to teach courses across the subdisciplines, with particular emphasis on intersections of anthropological approaches to biological, ecological, and cultural dimensions of health. Apply today!

The Evolution of Long Life: Science, Society, and Human Futures

Join us for a dialogue about Michael Gurven’s new book, Seven Decades: How We Evolved to Live Longer. We’ll explore: Why do humans live so long—and what should we do with those extra years? Are we reaching the limits of human longevity? How does exploring our hunter-gatherer ancestry help us live healthier lives?

Anthropology Faculty Letter Regarding Peaceful Student Protests

UCSB Anthropology Day, May 3, 2024

Join us for our second Anthropology Day to celebrate some of our distinguished alumni and vibrant community! Please check your emails to RSVP.

Inaugural UCSB Anthropology Day, May 12, 2023

Join us for our first Anthropology Day to celebrate some of our distinguished alumni and vibrant community! RSVP here

Climate and Conflict

New research demonstrates connections between climate changand civil unrest among the ancient Maya. Authors Kennett, George, McCool et al