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

About the Department

The Department of Applied Humanities brings together several vibrant academic programs focused on human thought, language, ethics, and culture. With majors and minors in French & Francophone Studies, Philosophy, and Spanish, the department offers students a broad foundation in critical thinking, communication, and global awareness—skills that prepare them for meaningful careers in education, public service, international work, law, and beyond.

This listing represents a single temporary faculty pool for the Applied Humanities department. Applicants may be considered for part-time teaching opportunities in any of the programs listed below, depending on qualifications and departmental needs.

Programs and Areas of Specialization

French & Francophone Studies

This program emphasizes global cultural perspectives and second-language fluency through the study of French language, literature, and culture in Europe, Africa, the Caribbean, and North America.

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Philosophy

The Philosophy program offers a major and minor with concentrations in:

• Ethics and Values
• Asian Aspects
• Fundamental Aspects
• History of Western Philosophy

Courses focus on logic-based critical thinking, oral and written communication, ethics, the history of ideas, feminist philosophy, philosophy of science, and environmental and wildlife ethics.

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Spanish

Spanish majors and minors explore the richness of Spanish-speaking cultures across the globe. Emphasis is placed on language development, cultural studies, literature, and applied communication (e.g., translation & interpretation) and also includes classes specifically for teaching language development for Heritage Speakers.

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The Department offers courses in Logic, Asian Philosophy, Moral Controversies, Environmental Ethics, Philosophy of Sex and Love, Existentialism, Symbolic Logic, Philosophy of Science, and more. It also offers language courses in French and Francophone Studies, and Spanish, as well as special topics related to these languages.

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Qualifications

French and Francophone Studies Courses

Degree: B.A./B.S. or equivalent is required.

Experience: Successful teaching experience and academic or professional work related to French language and Francophone cultures is required.

Preferred:

• M.A./Ph.D. or equivalent
• Teaching experience at the university level
• Native or near-native French-speaker with recent experience living in a French-speaking country
• Ability to teach in French & English
• Demonstrated teaching excellence in French and Francophone African literatures and cultures and beginning and advanced French language courses

Philosophy Courses

100-level courses

Degree: Earned M.A. in appropriate field.

Experience: Documented successful teaching experience within the past three (3) years.

Preferred:

• Ph.D. and training, teaching, experience, and specialization relevant to the course
• Taught one (1) or more courses equivalent to lower or upper division general education courses

300-level and above

Degree: Earned Ph.D. in Philosophy; ABD will be considered.

Experience: Documented successful teaching experience within the past three (3) years.

Preferred:

• Training, teaching, experience, and specialization relevant to the course
• Taught one (1) or more courses equivalent to lower or upper division general education courses

Spanish Courses

Degree: B.A./B.S. or equivalent is required.

Experience: Successful teaching experience and academic or professional work appropriate to teach specific courses.

Preferred:

• M.A./Ph.D. or equivalent
• Teaching experience at the university level
• Expertise in area of specialization appropriate to the course
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness
• Ability to teach in Spanish and English

Position Details

Position Type: Lecturer

Availability: As needed

First Review Date: Applications received by April 1st annually are given first consideration. Early response is encouraged.

Pay

Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience. The full-time (15 weighted teaching units per semester) monthly base salaries are prorated to the number of units worked and are paid in six (6) monthly payments for each full semester. The salary ranges are:

• 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. More information on how Academic Year faculty are paid.

About 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 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 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 campus is in close proximity to several thriving Native American tribes and communities. Humboldt has the largest percentage of Native American students in the CSU system and over 30 Native American faculty and staff, many from local area California Indian tribes.

Cal Poly Humboldt is home to 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 opportunities to conduct research, teaching, and community work on Native American history and cultures, with resources in Special Collections at the Cal Poly Humboldt library, including the Humboldt Room, which has tribally focused archive materials from the region.

Humboldt engages with Native communities through initiatives like the annual California Indian Big Time, Indigenous People's Week, and networking opportunities through the Cal Poly Humboldt Council of American Indian Faculty and Staff.

Learn more about Native programs at Cal Poly Humboldt