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Job no: 555341
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Humboldt
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time, Faculty - Public Affairs

Department of Politics Temporary Faculty Pool

Our classes focus on critical engagement with current political practices globally and in the U.S. The Political Science major will give students the skills they need to pursue a career in political organizing, public policy, government, or law. We also offer courses in the International Studies minor.See Department website here for more information: https://politics.humboldt.edu/ .

Courses offered by the department include American Government, Intro to Political Theory, Environmental Politics, Global Governance, U.S. Foreign Policy, Global Issues Analysis, and more.

Degree: M.A. or M.S. and/or ABD in Political Science or related field.

Experience: Documented teaching effectiveness in course content and familiarity with Government Institutions learning outcomes; evidence of effectiveness and inclusive pedagogy in teaching and mentoring low-income, first-generation, and students of color. Preference will be given to candidates with documented successful teaching experience at the college level within the last three years.

Group 1: All other Politics and/or International Studies courses except for courses listed in Groups 2 and 3

Degree: M.A. or M.S. and/or ABD in Political Science or related field.

Experience: Documented teaching effectiveness in course content and relevant scholarship or related professional experience; evidence of effectiveness and inclusive pedagogy in teaching and mentoring low-income, first-generation, and students of color. Preference will be given to candidates who have a completed Ph.D. in Political Science or related field, and where appropriate significant field experience in the appropriate region.

Group 2

PSCI 410 – U.S. Constitutional Law

PSCI 412 – Legal Research

PSCI 413 – Moot Court

Degree: M.A. or M.S. in Political Science or related field.

Experience: Documented relevant legal experience in course content; evidence of effectiveness and inclusive pedagogy in teaching and mentoring low-income, first-generation, and students of color.

Preferred: Documented teaching effectiveness in course content.

Group 3

PSCI 482 – Internship

Degree: M.A. or M.S. in Political Science or related field preferred.

Experience: Documented professional experience with internship placement, career education, and/or service learning; evidence of effectiveness and inclusive pedagogy in teaching and mentoring low-income, first-generation, and students of color.

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: 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 with Native communities through initiatives and opportunities like the annual California Indian Big Time, Indigenous People's Week, and a chance to network with other faculty and staff as part of the Cal Poly Humboldt Council of American Indian Faculty and Staff. For more information, please visit:http://www.humboldt.edu/nativeprograms/

It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide complete and accurate employment information. Evidence of required degree(s), certification(s), or license(s) will be required prior to the appointment date. A background check (including a criminal records check, employment verification, and education verification) must be completed satisfactorily as a condition of employment with the CSU. Certain positions may also require a credit check, motor vehicle report, and/or fingerprinting through Live Scan service. Adverse findings from a background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. All CSU employees are obligated to respond to and report incidents of sexual harassment and sexual violence. The successful candidate for this position will be mandated to receive relevant training on an annual basis. The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Working in the state of California is a condition of employment for this position. Pursuant to the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy (effective January 1, 2022), hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of the state of California is prohibited. The employee must be able to accept on-campus instruction, as assigned, and come to campus when needed. The CSU also prohibits hiring and retaining employees working permanently from a business location outside of the United States. Maintaining eligibilityto work in the United States is a condition of employment. Cal Poly Humboldt does not sponsor H-1B visas for staff, management, or temporary faculty positions.See the policy and other resources located here: https://www.humboldt.edu/academic-personnel-services/faculty-immigration-resources . Please contact aps@humboldt.edu if you have questions.

New employees hired by the CSU for the first time who first become CalPERS members on or after July 1, 2017 are subject to a 10 year vesting period for retiree health and dental benefits.

Cal Poly Humboldt is a Title IX/Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. If accommodations need to be made during the recruitment and interview process, please contact Human Resources at (707) 826-3626 or hr@humboldt.edu .

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Advertised: 27 Feb 2026 Pacific Standard Time
Applications close: 21 Feb 2027 Pacific Standard Time

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