Lecturer Pool in Department of Biological Sciences (Academic Year 24/25)

Department of Biological Sciences Temporary Faculty Pool

The Department

Cal Poly Humboldt is known for its very strong programs in the Biological Sciences. The strengths of our programs have been noted in studies by the National Science Foundation and the Dryfus, Keck, and Welch Foundation.

We offer extensive research opportunities for both our undergraduate and graduate students. We offer three undergraduate majors and minors- Biology, Botany, and Zoology.

Biology majors can elect to specialize in one seven emphases. As well, our graduate program, . in Biology, offers four emphases and we offer a variety of pre-professional health programs.

Our programs emphasize hands-on learning and personal interaction with faculty members. Many of courses take advantage of the outstanding natural environment surrounding Cal Poly Humboldt.

• We have excellent facilities including the marine laboratory in Trinidad; our ocean-going research vessel, the Coral Sea;
• biotechnology laboratory; greenhouses; Vertebrate Museum; Herbarium; scanning and transmission electron microscopes; Humboldt Natural History Museum;

and the College Core Facility.

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Courses / Areas of Specialization

Courses offered by the department include : Human Biology, Genetics, Cell Biology, Marine Biology, General Microbiology, Biogeography, Plant / Animal Interactions, General Botany, Plant Ecology, Biology of Microfungi, Pollination Biology, Forest Pathology, Introductory Zoology, Animal Physiology, Herpetology, Mammalogy, General Entomology, and Advanced Topics.

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Qualifications

degree in an appropriate field and successful teaching experience in the field are required. Those with an . / . degree in progress may be considered.

Preferred qualifications include : .; relevance of training and teaching experience to this course; and area of specialization.

For a lab instructor assignments only, a . / . degree in appropriate field and successful teaching experience, academic or professional work related to the appropriate field will be considered.

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 :

$4,530 - $6,056

$5,405 - $11,994

$6,190 - $13,172

Appointees are typically placed at the beginning of the range.

For more information on how Academic Year faculty are paid, see the .

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.

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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. Even if part or all of an employee's assignment can be performed remotely, the employee must maintain a permanent residence in the state of California.

The employee must be able to accept on-campus instruction, as assigned, and come to campus when needed. 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 and we are not an E-Verify employer.

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