Faculty and Staff

Learn from diverse faculty members who are passionate about people, cultures and communities, past and present.

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Our department’s diverse faculty are passionate about people, cultures and communities. And they share their curiosity about the world around us through a variety of classes and learning experiences. 

You will learn from professors and instructors with expertise in areas like:

  • Digital ethnography
  • Forensic anthropology
  • Settler colonialism
  • Social movements
  • Sociology of Latinos
  • Environmental justice
  • Migration
  • Social and political history of California
  • Geographical information systems (GIS)

Our faculty are active in their field in many ways, from publishing and presenting their scholarly work to consulting multinational organizations and government agencies. 

In our department, you will also receive personalized guidance and support from an expert staff, including academic and career advisors.