Lecturer Pool in Department of Oceanography; Academic Year 25

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

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Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Humboldt
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Time Varies, Faculty - Natural Sciences

The Oceanography undergraduate program at Cal Poly Humboldt is one of only two programs in California leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in Oceanography. Our program has an international reputation and we give every undergraduate student the kind of research experience most schools reserve for Master’s students.

At Cal Poly Humboldt, our students learn by doing. We have both a fully-equipped marine lab and a true oceanic research vessel, the R/V Coral Sea, which is dedicated to undergraduate classes and research. Our students also get a broad foundation in mathematics, biology, chemistry, geology, and physics, as well as effective written and oral communication skills.

Courses offered by the department include:
Resources of the Sea, General Oceanography, Biological Oceanography, Chemical Oceanography, Geological Oceanography, Zooplankton Ecology, Oceans and Climate, and Field Cruise. See full listing of course offerings here: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

M.S. /M.A. or equivalent in related field along with evidence of mastery in the area being taught and successful teaching experience are required; consideration may also be given to strong professional background in the field. For a limited number of courses, consideration may be given to B.A. /B.S. degree in the appropriate field along with successful teaching experience or strong professional background in the field.

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

The University
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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 percentage of Native American students in the CSU system and has over 30 Native American faculty and staff, many from local area California Indian tribes.

Cal Poly Humboldt is home to a number of leading Native American programs including the Indian Tribal Education and Personnel Program (ITEPP) and the Indian Natural Resource, Science and Engineering Program (INRSEP). There are also many opportunities at Humboldt to conduct research, teaching and community work on Native American history and cultures, with resources in Special Collections at the Cal Poly Humboldt library.

The Humboldt Room in the Library has fantastic resources for tribally focused archive materials from the region. Humboldt strives to build a supportive and inclusive Native community and engages…