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

About the Department

The Oceanography undergraduate program at Cal Poly Humboldt is one of only two programs in California leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in Oceanography. The program has an international reputation and provides every undergraduate student with research experience typically reserved for Master’s students. Students learn by doing through access to a fully-equipped marine lab and the R/V Northwind, a true oceanic research vessel dedicated to undergraduate classes and research. The curriculum includes a broad foundation in mathematics, biology, chemistry, geology, and physics, as well as training in effective written and oral communication skills.

Courses/Areas of Specialization

• Resources of the Sea
• General Oceanography
• Biological Oceanography
• Chemical Oceanography
• Geological Oceanography
• Zooplankton Ecology
• Oceans and Climate
• Field Cruise

See the full listing of course offerings here.

Qualifications

• M.S./M.A. or equivalent in a related field, with evidence of mastery in the area being taught and successful teaching experience (required).
• Consideration may also be given to a strong professional background in the field.
• For a limited number of courses, a B.A./B.S. degree in the appropriate field along with successful teaching experience or a strong professional background may be considered.

Pay

Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience. The salary schedule for the Lecturer – Academic Year Classification is as follows:

• Lecturer A: $5,507 - $6,677 per month
• Lecturer B: $6,221 - $13,224 per month
• Lecturer C: $6,825 - $14,523 per month

Appointees are typically placed at the beginning of the range. Full-time (15 units per semester) monthly base salaries are prorated to the number of units worked and paid in six monthly payments for each full semester. For more details, see the Explanation of the Distribution of Pay.

Schedule

This is a temporary lecturer position with availability as needed. Appointees must be able to accept on-campus instruction as assigned and come to campus when required.

University Commitments

Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to eliminating opportunity gaps for marginalized student groups through dynamic, student-centered practices and policies. The university values serving students from diverse cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a commitment to the academic and professional success of a diverse student body, knowledge of diversity, and equity-minded collaboration to close opportunity gaps.

Cal Poly Humboldt is located on the traditional homelands of the Wiyot people in Arcata, CA (Goudi'ni, "over in the woods"). The university has strong ties to local Native American tribes and communities, with the largest percentage of Native American students in the CSU system. Programs such as the Indian Tribal Education and Personnel Program (ITEPP) and the Indian Natural Resource, Science and Engineering Program (INRSEP) support Native American students, faculty, and staff. Opportunities for research, teaching, and community engagement in Native American history and cultures are available through campus resources like the Humboldt Room in the Library.

For more information, visit Cal Poly Humboldt Native Programs.

Employment is contingent upon providing complete and accurate information, evidence of required degrees/certifications/licenses, and satisfactorily completing a background check (including criminal records, employment verification, and education verification). Certain positions may require additional checks, such as credit reports or motor vehicle records. All CSU employees are required to respond to and report incidents of sexual harassment and sexual violence and complete annual mandated training. The successful candidate will also be a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act.

Working in the state of California is a condition of employment. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform work permanently outside of California or the United States. Cal Poly Humboldt does not sponsor H-1B visas for temporary faculty positions. For questions, contact aps@humboldt.edu.

New employees subject to CalPERS membership on or after July 1, 2017, are subject to a 10-year vesting period for retiree health and dental benefits.