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Cal Poly Humboldt

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

Cal Poly Humboldt, Los Angeles, California, United States

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

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Job no:

546051 Work type:

Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer Location:

Humboldt Categories:

Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Time Varies, Faculty - Natural Sciences

Department of Biological Sciences Temporary Faculty Pool The Department

Cal Poly Humboldt is known for its outstanding Biological Sciences programs. The strengths of our programs have been noted in studies by the National Science Foundation, and the Dryfus, Keck, and Welch Foundation. We offer extensive research opportunities for both our undergraduate and graduate students. We offer four undergraduate majors - Biology, Botany, Marine Biology, and Zoology. Biology majors can elect to specialize in one of five emphases - General Biology, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Ecology, Microbiology, and Science Education. We also offer a graduate program (M.S. in Biology). Our programs emphasize hands-on learning and personal interaction with faculty members. Many of our courses take advantage of the outstanding natural environment surrounding Cal Poly Humboldt. We have excellent facilities including the marine laboratory in Trinidad; our ocean-going research vessel, the North Wind; biotechnology laboratory; greenhouses; Vertebrate Museum; Herbarium; scanning and transmission electron microscopes; Humboldt Natural History Museum; and the College Core Facility. Courses offered by the department include: Human Biology, Genetics, Cell Biology, Marine Biology, General Microbiology, Biogeography, Plant/Animal Interactions, General Botany, Plant Ecology, Biology of Microfungi, Pollination Biology, Forest Pathology, Introductory Zoology, Animal Physiology, Herpetology, Mammalogy, General Entomology, and Advanced Topics. Qualifications

M.A./M.S. degree in an appropriate field and successful teaching experience in the field are required. Those with an M.A./M.S. degree in progress may be considered. Preferred qualifications include: Ph.D.; relevance of training and teaching experience to this course; and area of specialization. For lab instructor assignments only, a B.A./B.S. degree in an appropriate field and successful teaching experience, academic or professional work related to the appropriate field will be considered. 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 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. Advertised:

Feb 28 2025 Pacific Standard Time Applications close:

Feb 22 2026 Pacific Standard Time

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