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Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry Temporary Faculty Pool

The Humboldt Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry offers both a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry, as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry. Our curriculum is designed to prepare students for research positions in industry and governmental agencies. Our B.S. programs are designed for those students who wish to pursue graduate studies and our B.A. degree is recommended for those who wish to obtain a second degree or minor.

Our instruction and facilities are all available to our majors, including GC-MS, AA, FT-IR, HPLC, multi-nuclear FT-NMR, and a computational chemistry lab.  Students leave our program prepared for employment by developing and strengthening their skills within the different specialties of chemistry. 

See Department website here: https://chemistry.humboldt.edu/

Courses offered by the department include: General Chemistry,  Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, NMR Techniques, Molecular Modeling, Quantitative Analysis, Physical Chemistry, Earth Systems Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Selected Topics in Advanced Chemistry.  See full listing of course offerings here: https://registrar.humboldt.edu/catalog/

See each area for required and preferred qualifications. 

Courses listed below may not be offered, or available every term. Please check with the hiring department for possible assignments or available courses for the academic year. 

Courses

• CHEM 107 Lab      Fundamentals of Chemistry
• CHEM 109 Lab      General Chemistry I
• CHEM 109 Disc     General Chemistry I
• CHEM 110 Lab      General Chemistry II
• CHEM 128 Lab      Introduction to Organic Chemistry

Minimum Qualifications

Degree: B.A./B.S. in Chemistry or M.A./M.S. in Chemistry or related field with appropriate Chemistry background.

Experience: Successful teaching experience or academic or professional work related to appropriate field. 

Preferred: Ph.D.; relevant training and teaching experience to the course/area of specialization. 

Courses

• CHEM 107 Lec      Fundamentals of Chemistry
• CHEM 128 Lec      Introduction to Organic Chemistry

Minimum Qualifications

Degree: M.A./M.S. in Chemistry or related field with appropriate Chemistry background. 

Experience: Successful teaching experience in the field. 

Preferred: Ph.D.; relevant training and teaching experience to the course/area of specialization. 

Courses

• CHEM 228 Lab      Brief Organic Chemistry Lab
• CHEM 324 Lab      Organic Chemistry I Lab
• CHEM 325 Lab      Organic Chemistry II Lab

Minimum Qualifications

Degree: B.A./B.S. with formal background in Organic Chemistry

Experience: Successful teaching experience or academic or professional work related to appropriate field.

Preferred: Ph.D.; relevant training and teaching experience to the course/area of specialization. 

Courses

• CHEM 228 Lec      Brief Organic Chemistry Lecture

Minimum Qualifications

Degree: M.A./M.S. with formal background in Organic Chemistry

Experience: Successful teaching experience in the field. 

Preferred: Ph.D.; relevant training and teaching experience to the course/area of specialization. 

Courses

• CHEM 370           Earth System Chemistry

Minimum Qualifications

Degree: M.S. in Chemistry with experience in environmental chemistry.

Experience: Successful teaching or professional experience in the field. 

Preferred: Ph.D.; relevant training and teaching experience to the course/area of specialization. 

Courses

• CHEM 109 Lec      General Chemistry I
• CHEM 110 Lec      General Chemistry II
• CHEM 310            Inorganic Chemistry I
• CHEM 324            Organic Chemistry I
• CHEM 324 Lab      Organic Chemistry I Lab
• CHEM 325            Organic Chemistry II
• CHEM 325 Lab      Organic Chemistry II Lab
• CHEM 323            NMR Techniques
• CHEM 330            Molecular Modeling
• CHEM 341            Quantitative Analysis
• CHEM 361            Physical Chemistry I
• CHEM 362            Physical Chemistry II
• CHEM 363            Physical Chemistry II Lab
• CHEM 370            Earth Systems Chemistry
• CHEM 399            Supplemental Work in Chemistry
• CHEM 410            Inorganic Chemistry II
• CHEM 410 Lab      Inorganic Chemistry II Lab
• CHEM 434            Biochemistry I
• CHEM 434 Lab      Biochemistry I Lab
• CHEM 435            Biochemistry II 
• CHEM 435 Lab      Biochemistry II Lab
• CHEM 438            Introductry Biochemistry
• CHEM 441            Instructional Analysis
• CHEM 480            Selected Topics in Advanced Chemistry
• CHEM 485            Seminar in Chemistry
• CHEM 495            Undergraduate Research
• CHEM 499            Directed Study

Minimum Qualifications

Degree: Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field with appropriate Chemistry background.

Experience: Successful teaching experience in the field. 

Preferred: Relevant training and teaching experience to the course/area of specialization. 

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:

Lecturer A $5,507 - $6,677

Lecturer B $6,221 - $13,224

Lecturer C $6,825 - $14,523

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.

For more information on how Academic Year faculty are paid, see the Explanation of the Distribution of Pay.

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 eligibility to 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.