Lecturer Pool in Department of Applied Humanities; Academic Year 25

Lecturer Pool in Department of Applied Humanities (Academic Year 25/26)

Job no: 549934
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Humboldt
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Letters/Humanities, Temporary, Time Varies

The Department of Applied Humanities brings together several vibrant academic programs focused on human thought, language, ethics, and culture. With majors and minors in French & Francophone Studies, Philosophy, and Spanish, the department offers students a broad foundation in critical thinking, communication, and global awareness—skills that prepare them for meaningful careers in education, public service, international work, law, and beyond.

This listing represents a single temporary faculty pool for the Applied Humanities department. Applicants may be considered for part‑time teaching opportunities in any of the programs listed below, depending on qualifications and departmental needs.

This program emphasizes global cultural perspectives and second‑language fluency through the study of French language, literature, and culture in Europe, Africa, the Caribbean, and North America.

• Degree
  :
  Earned M.A. in appropriate field.
• Experience
  :
  Documented successful teaching experience within the past three (3) years.
• Preferred
  :
  Preference will be given to candidates with a Ph.D. and training, teaching, experience and specialization relevant to the course. Preference will be given to candidates who have taught one (1) or more courses equivalent to lower or upper division general education courses.
• 300-level and above
  • Degree
    :
    Earned Ph.D. in Philosophy, ABD will be considered.
  • Experience
    :
    Documented successful teaching experience within the past three (3) years.
  • Preferred
    :
    Preference will be given to candidates with training, teaching, experience and specialization relevant to the course. Preference will be given to candidates who have taught one (1) or more courses equivalent to lower or upper division general education courses.

Degree: B.A./B.S. or equivalent is required.

Experience: Successful teaching experience and academic or professional work appropriate to teach specific courses.

Preferred: M.A./Ph.D. or equivalent; teaching experience at the university level; expertise in area of specialization appropriate to the course; evidence of teaching effectiveness; ability to teach in Spanish and English.

Position Type: Lecturer

Availability: As needed

First Review Date: Applications received by April 1st annually are given first consideration. Early response is encouraged.

Salary: Dependent on qualifications and experience.

The full‑time (15 weighted teaching units per semester) monthly base salaries indicated in the schedules below are prorated to the number of units worked and are paid in six (6) monthly payments for each full semester.

The salary schedule information for the Lecturer – Academic Year Classification is available based on the following ranges.

Appointees are typically placed at the beginning of the range.

Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to eliminating opportunity gaps for marginalized student groups by adopting dynamic, student‑centered practices and policies. We value serving students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations.

The ideal candidates will demonstrate a shared commitment to the academic and professional success of our diverse student body. We will prioritize applicants who demonstrate knowledge of and commitment to diversity and its value in professional and educational communities. The successful candidate will be an equity‑minded educator who is committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, and students on closing opportunity gaps.

Cal Poly Humboldt sits on the traditional homelands of the Wiyot people in what is currently called Arcata, CA. The Wiyot people call the area Goudi’ni (over in the woods). The Cal Poly Humboldt campus in Northern California is in close proximity to several thriving Native American tribes and communities. Humboldt currently has the largest…