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Lecturer Pool in Department of Communication (Academic Year 25/26)

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Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Humboldt
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Time Varies, Faculty - Communications/Journalism

The Department of Communication is a robust major of approximately 100 majors at Cal Poly Humboldt with a dedicated faculty and engaged student body. We also teach the core oral-communication course required of all Cal Poly Humboldt Students. We have a single major and two minor options: Communication and Social Advocacy. The Department of Communication houses the Debate and Forensics team and the Communication Club. We are located in the majestic redwoods near the Pacific Ocean in a rural county approximately 300 miles north of San Francisco.

Depending on the successful candidate’s background and experience, instructional assignments may include: Speech and Debate, Fundamentals of Speech Communication; Introduction to Human Communication; Critical Listening and Thinking; American Public Discourse; Communication Research; Social Advocacy; Organizational Communication; Communication Theory, Digital Communication, Leadership Communication, Strategic Communication, Environment/Sustainability Communication, Rhetoric of Science, Health Communication, Food Studies, Critical Cultural Communication and Negotiation, Mediation and Crisis Communication. The Communication Department also staffs a full-time Bachelors program in Pelican Bay State Prison - interested faculty who have experience or interest in teaching incarcerated students are encouraged to apply.

Degree : An earned MA in Communication, or related field from an accredited college or university is required at the time of appointment. A Ph.D. or equivalent in Communication or related field is preferred.

Experience : Demonstrated teaching effectiveness is expected. Candidates with experience developing curriculum/courses/programs that inclusively serve a diverse student population and facilitate community growth are especially encouraged to apply.

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:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Advertised: Feb 28 2025 Pacific Standard Time
Applications close: Feb 22 2026 Pacific Standard Time