California State University
Tenure Track Faculty - Department of Applied Humanities
California State University, Arcata, California, United States, 95522
Overview
Vacancy Announcement Faculty Tenure-Track Position Starting Fall 2026 Department of Applied Humanities Cal Poly Humboldt is a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) that strives to foster an equitable and inclusive community that supports our students of diverse backgrounds. Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty of the highest quality committed to promoting excellence for all students. DESCRIPTION:
Cal Poly Humboldt and the Department of Applied Humanities invites applicants for a full-time, academic-year, tenure-track faculty position with an emphasis in
Applied Humanities . We seek a broadly trained candidate with a scholarly background in the humanities who possesses a deep commitment to community-engaged scholarship and pedagogies. Department
DEPARTMENT:
The Department of Applied Humanities is a new department in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences that houses four majors: Bachelor of Arts degrees in Philosophy, Spanish, French and Francophone Studies, and Applied Humanities. The Department also houses several minor programs: in Spanish, Spanish Media Studies, French and Francophone Studies, Environmental Ethics, four additional minor programs in Philosophy, and a minor in Arts in Health/Narrative Medicine. The department also plans to launch a new minor in Spanish Healthcare Interpretation. The Applied Humanities major is an innovative new program that will launch in Fall 2026 as part of Cal Poly Humboldt’s polytechnic transformation. The major is designed with a multidisciplinary approach, reframing core Humanities competencies and knowledge in terms of contemporary workforce needs and student engagement. The three different emphasis areas of the major are intended to prepare students with professional assets, and include Technology and Human Values, Health Humanities and Social Responsibility. For more information about the department, please visit the Humboldt website (URL omitted). Professional Duties
PROFESSIONAL DUTIES:
Candidates should be committed to teaching excellence and to building a strong research record. Instructional assignments may include: HUM 101S Applied Humanities, HUM 205 Navigating Change, HUM 490S Applied Capstone, and other courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. Instructional assignments will be consistent with the programmatic needs of the department and students. The primary professional responsibilities of instructional faculty members are: teaching, research, scholarship, creative activity, and service to the University, profession and to the community. These responsibilities include: advising students, participation in campus and system-wide communities, maintaining office hours, working collaboratively and productively with colleagues, and participation in traditional academic functions. Probationary faculty are typically provided ongoing mentorship to be a successful member of the faculty. During the first two years of the probationary period, teaching responsibilities will be reduced by approximately one course each semester. The reduced teaching load supports the establishment of research, scholarship and/or creative activities required for retention, tenure, and promotion. Cal Poly Humboldt also continues to build unique and innovative learning opportunities for students, bridging multiple disciplines across the spectrum. Cal Poly Humboldt is a leader in “learning communities” that build relationships between students, faculty, staff, administrators, and the community. These communities incorporate environmental and social responsibility. Rank, Salary and Benefits
RANK, SALARY AND BENEFITS:
We seek to fill this position at the Assistant Professor rank; however, rank and salary are dependent on the appointee’s qualifications and experience. The Assistant Professor Classification annual salary range for this position is $74,652 - $158,688; the anticipated starting annual salary is $80,000 - 85,000. Cal Poly Humboldt provides an excellent benefits package for faculty. Information about benefits plans can be found by privacy text removed. Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
An earned Ph.D. or equivalent in any humanities discipline or a related field from an accredited college or university is required at the time of appointment. The successful candidate must demonstrate the following: Record of training or experience in the field of any humanities discipline; Excellence in, or clear potential for, university-level teaching and creating a student-centered learning environment; Evidence of, or clear potential for, conducting and publishing original research on humanities topics in peer-reviewed journals; Demonstrated commitment to multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches; Demonstrated ability to connect humanities knowledge to diverse career paths as evidenced through teaching, advising, programming, or scholarship; Demonstrated experience in community-engaged and experiential learning pedagogies, which may include leadership of internship placement programs and community-based learning opportunities; Demonstrated interest in program development and department-level leadership, with a willingness to take an active role in building and expanding new academic initiatives; Demonstrated experience working effectively with diverse student populations and communities through teaching, research, and/or service; Demonstrated knowledge and familiarity addressing issues of concern facing students from diverse backgrounds in higher education; and Record of, or potential for, involving students in community engagement, research and scholarly activity. Preferred qualifications: Vision for the Applied Humanities program within the context of a polytechnic university that is oriented toward social justice; Teaching, research, or service experience that is aligned with current program pathways (Technology and Human Values, Health Humanities, Social Responsibility); Experience forging connections with new community partners and bridge-building with multiple organizations and departments; Experience advising and mentoring students who are pursuing an interdisciplinary course of study and/or promoting transdisciplinary and culturally responsive student research experiences; Ability to teach in one or more of the department’s languages (e.g., French, Spanish, or others); and Prior program- or department-level leadership and administrative experience is highly desired. Other Information
Working in the state of California is a condition of employment for this position. Pursuant to CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy, hiring outside California is prohibited. The employee must be able to accept on-campus instruction, as assigned, and come to campus when needed. The CSU also prohibits hiring and retaining employees working permanently from a location outside the United States. At the time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services to work in the United States. For information on visa resources, please see the university’s policy (text omitted). Evidence of degree(s) is required at time of hire. Application
APPLICATION:
Qualified candidates should submit the following materials through PageUp: Letter of Application; Curriculum Vitae; Statement of Teaching Philosophy, including how it relates to supporting students who have been historically marginalized and/or minoritized; Statement of program vision that outlines your research agenda and capacity for program development and leadership in Applied Humanities (2 page limit); Teaching Evaluations, if available; Graduate Transcripts (unofficial copies are sufficient for initial review); and Names and Contact Information for Three (3) Professional References. Additional application materials may be requested at a later time. Questions concerning the application process may be directed to: aps@humboldt.edu Questions concerning this position may be directed to: Dr. Janelle Adsit, Search Committee Chair, janelle.adsit@humboldt.edu Please refer to the requisition job number on all correspondence and inquiries regarding this position. Diversity Statement : Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to eliminating the equity gap in all student populations with dynamic, student-centered practices and policies. The ideal candidate will share this commitment and support equity for racially and socioeconomically diverse students. Cal Poly Humboldt sits on the traditional homelands of the Wiyot people in Arcata, CA. For more information about diversity programs and Native communities, please visit the Humboldt site (text omitted). Application Deadline
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
This position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to completed applications received no later than November 9, 2025. Applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university. Early response is encouraged.
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Vacancy Announcement Faculty Tenure-Track Position Starting Fall 2026 Department of Applied Humanities Cal Poly Humboldt is a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) that strives to foster an equitable and inclusive community that supports our students of diverse backgrounds. Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty of the highest quality committed to promoting excellence for all students. DESCRIPTION:
Cal Poly Humboldt and the Department of Applied Humanities invites applicants for a full-time, academic-year, tenure-track faculty position with an emphasis in
Applied Humanities . We seek a broadly trained candidate with a scholarly background in the humanities who possesses a deep commitment to community-engaged scholarship and pedagogies. Department
DEPARTMENT:
The Department of Applied Humanities is a new department in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences that houses four majors: Bachelor of Arts degrees in Philosophy, Spanish, French and Francophone Studies, and Applied Humanities. The Department also houses several minor programs: in Spanish, Spanish Media Studies, French and Francophone Studies, Environmental Ethics, four additional minor programs in Philosophy, and a minor in Arts in Health/Narrative Medicine. The department also plans to launch a new minor in Spanish Healthcare Interpretation. The Applied Humanities major is an innovative new program that will launch in Fall 2026 as part of Cal Poly Humboldt’s polytechnic transformation. The major is designed with a multidisciplinary approach, reframing core Humanities competencies and knowledge in terms of contemporary workforce needs and student engagement. The three different emphasis areas of the major are intended to prepare students with professional assets, and include Technology and Human Values, Health Humanities and Social Responsibility. For more information about the department, please visit the Humboldt website (URL omitted). Professional Duties
PROFESSIONAL DUTIES:
Candidates should be committed to teaching excellence and to building a strong research record. Instructional assignments may include: HUM 101S Applied Humanities, HUM 205 Navigating Change, HUM 490S Applied Capstone, and other courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. Instructional assignments will be consistent with the programmatic needs of the department and students. The primary professional responsibilities of instructional faculty members are: teaching, research, scholarship, creative activity, and service to the University, profession and to the community. These responsibilities include: advising students, participation in campus and system-wide communities, maintaining office hours, working collaboratively and productively with colleagues, and participation in traditional academic functions. Probationary faculty are typically provided ongoing mentorship to be a successful member of the faculty. During the first two years of the probationary period, teaching responsibilities will be reduced by approximately one course each semester. The reduced teaching load supports the establishment of research, scholarship and/or creative activities required for retention, tenure, and promotion. Cal Poly Humboldt also continues to build unique and innovative learning opportunities for students, bridging multiple disciplines across the spectrum. Cal Poly Humboldt is a leader in “learning communities” that build relationships between students, faculty, staff, administrators, and the community. These communities incorporate environmental and social responsibility. Rank, Salary and Benefits
RANK, SALARY AND BENEFITS:
We seek to fill this position at the Assistant Professor rank; however, rank and salary are dependent on the appointee’s qualifications and experience. The Assistant Professor Classification annual salary range for this position is $74,652 - $158,688; the anticipated starting annual salary is $80,000 - 85,000. Cal Poly Humboldt provides an excellent benefits package for faculty. Information about benefits plans can be found by privacy text removed. Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
An earned Ph.D. or equivalent in any humanities discipline or a related field from an accredited college or university is required at the time of appointment. The successful candidate must demonstrate the following: Record of training or experience in the field of any humanities discipline; Excellence in, or clear potential for, university-level teaching and creating a student-centered learning environment; Evidence of, or clear potential for, conducting and publishing original research on humanities topics in peer-reviewed journals; Demonstrated commitment to multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches; Demonstrated ability to connect humanities knowledge to diverse career paths as evidenced through teaching, advising, programming, or scholarship; Demonstrated experience in community-engaged and experiential learning pedagogies, which may include leadership of internship placement programs and community-based learning opportunities; Demonstrated interest in program development and department-level leadership, with a willingness to take an active role in building and expanding new academic initiatives; Demonstrated experience working effectively with diverse student populations and communities through teaching, research, and/or service; Demonstrated knowledge and familiarity addressing issues of concern facing students from diverse backgrounds in higher education; and Record of, or potential for, involving students in community engagement, research and scholarly activity. Preferred qualifications: Vision for the Applied Humanities program within the context of a polytechnic university that is oriented toward social justice; Teaching, research, or service experience that is aligned with current program pathways (Technology and Human Values, Health Humanities, Social Responsibility); Experience forging connections with new community partners and bridge-building with multiple organizations and departments; Experience advising and mentoring students who are pursuing an interdisciplinary course of study and/or promoting transdisciplinary and culturally responsive student research experiences; Ability to teach in one or more of the department’s languages (e.g., French, Spanish, or others); and Prior program- or department-level leadership and administrative experience is highly desired. Other Information
Working in the state of California is a condition of employment for this position. Pursuant to CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy, hiring outside California is prohibited. The employee must be able to accept on-campus instruction, as assigned, and come to campus when needed. The CSU also prohibits hiring and retaining employees working permanently from a location outside the United States. At the time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services to work in the United States. For information on visa resources, please see the university’s policy (text omitted). Evidence of degree(s) is required at time of hire. Application
APPLICATION:
Qualified candidates should submit the following materials through PageUp: Letter of Application; Curriculum Vitae; Statement of Teaching Philosophy, including how it relates to supporting students who have been historically marginalized and/or minoritized; Statement of program vision that outlines your research agenda and capacity for program development and leadership in Applied Humanities (2 page limit); Teaching Evaluations, if available; Graduate Transcripts (unofficial copies are sufficient for initial review); and Names and Contact Information for Three (3) Professional References. Additional application materials may be requested at a later time. Questions concerning the application process may be directed to: aps@humboldt.edu Questions concerning this position may be directed to: Dr. Janelle Adsit, Search Committee Chair, janelle.adsit@humboldt.edu Please refer to the requisition job number on all correspondence and inquiries regarding this position. Diversity Statement : Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to eliminating the equity gap in all student populations with dynamic, student-centered practices and policies. The ideal candidate will share this commitment and support equity for racially and socioeconomically diverse students. Cal Poly Humboldt sits on the traditional homelands of the Wiyot people in Arcata, CA. For more information about diversity programs and Native communities, please visit the Humboldt site (text omitted). Application Deadline
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
This position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to completed applications received no later than November 9, 2025. Applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university. Early response is encouraged.
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