Lecturer Pool in Department of Geology; Academic Year 26

Lecturer Pool in Department of Geology (Academic Year 26/27)

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

Cal Poly Humboldt is located ina world‑class geological laboratoryon California’s North Coast. We are the only CSU located along the active Cascadia subduction zone and the south Cascades volcanic arc. Our proximity to the Mendocino Triple Junction, Six Rivers National Forest, and Trinity Alps puts students in a position to learn about a variety of dynamic geologic processes, including tectonics, earthquakes, volcanism, climate change, landslides, active rivers, and rapid erosion.

Humboldt Geology'sfaculty and staff support students through hands‑on teaching in the field and laboratory, inclusive participation in meaningful research experiences, and academic advising ranging from coursework to career planning. Our program is recognized internationally, and employers and graduate programs routinely seek out our students for a range of careers in geology. We offer two majors, a Bachelor of Science in Geology and a Bachelor of Arts in Geology with a Geosciences concentration.

Additionally, we offer a Master of Science degree in Environmental Systems
- Geology. We also offer a minor in Geology.

Courses offered by the department include:
Water Planet, Earthquake Country, General Geology, Field Geology of the Western US, Earth Systems History, Geology of California, Earth Resources & Environmental Change, Geomorphology, Petrology, Structural Geology, Sedimentology/Stratigraphy, Professional Development, and Topics in Advanced Physical Geology. See full listing of course offerings here: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Courses require a minimum of a M.A. or M.S. in Geoscience or related field and successful teaching experience, academic, or professional work related to the appropriate field. Preferred qualifications include:
PhD in Geosciences or related field with emphasis on topics of proposed assignment; successful teaching experience, academic or professional work related to the assignment topic, and; expertise in assignment topic.

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…