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

About the Department

The Department of Politics offers classes that focus on critical engagement with current political practices globally and in the U.S. The Political Science major equips students with skills for careers in political organizing, public policy, government, or law. The department also provides courses in the International Studies minor.

• Department Concentrations:
  • Law & Policy
  • Politics of Environment & Sustainability
  • Global Politics
• Minors:
  • International Studies
  • Political Science
  • Water Resource Policy

Courses offered include American Government, Intro to Political Theory, Environmental Politics, Global Governance, U.S. Foreign Policy, and Global Issues Analysis. See full listing of course offerings.

Courses/Areas of Specialization and Qualifications

PSCI 110 – American Government

• 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: 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: Candidates who have a completed Ph.D. in Political Science or related field, and where appropriate, significant field experience in the relevant region.

Group 2

• Courses: 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

• Course: 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 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 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. The full-time (15 units per semester) monthly base salaries are prorated to the number of units worked and are paid in six monthly payments for each full semester. See explanation of the distribution of pay.

About the University

Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to eliminating opportunity gaps for marginalized student groups by adopting dynamic, student-centered practices and policies. The university values serving students from diverse cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a shared commitment to the academic and professional success of a diverse student body.

Cal Poly Humboldt is located on the traditional homelands of the Wiyot people in Arcata, CA (Goudi'ni). 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. The university is home to leading Native American programs, including:

• Indian Tribal Education and Personnel Program (ITEPP)
• Indian Natural Resource, Science and Engineering Program (INRSEP)

Resources for research, teaching, and community work on Native American history and cultures are available through Special Collections at the Cal Poly Humboldt library, including the Humboldt Room, which houses tribally focused archive materials. The university engages with Native communities through initiatives like the annual California Indian Big Time, Indigenous People's Week, and the Cal Poly Humboldt Council of American Indian Faculty and Staff. Learn more about Native programs at Humboldt.