The California State University
Tenure Track Faculty - Department of Applied Humanities
The California State University, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Overview
Tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Applied Humanities at Cal Poly Humboldt with an emphasis in Applied Humanities. The department plans to launch a new Applied Humanities major in Fall 2026 as part of the university’s polytechnic transformation. The position is full-time, academic year, tenure-track, and is open at the rank of Assistant Professor; salary and rank are dependent on qualifications and experience. Location
Humboldt, Northern California Professional Duties
Candidate responsibilities include teaching, research, scholarship, creative activity, and service to the university, profession, and community. Teaching 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. During the probationary period, teaching load may be reduced to support research and scholarly activities. The department emphasizes community-engaged scholarship and interdisciplinary approaches. Qualifications
Minimum qualifications:
An earned Ph.D. or equivalent in any humanities discipline or a related field from an accredited college or university at the time of appointment. Demonstrated ability in teaching and in conducting and publishing original research in humanities topics in peer-reviewed journals. Demonstrated commitment to multidisciplinary approaches, community-engaged and experiential learning pedagogies, and connecting humanities knowledge to diverse career paths. Strong interest in program development and leadership, collaboration with diverse student populations, and ability to work with multiple departments and community partners. Preferred qualifications:
Vision for the Applied Humanities program within a polytechnic university focused on social justice; experience aligned with program pathways (Technology and Human Values; Health Humanities; Social Responsibility); experience building partnerships with community organizations; ability to teach in one or more of the department’s languages (e.g., French, Spanish); prior program- or department-level leadership experience. Rank, Salary, and Benefits
Assistant Professor rank with a salary range of approximately $74,652 to $158,688; anticipated starting salary typically around $80,000–$85,000. Excellent benefits package. Further information is available from the university’s benefits resources. Department and Program Context
The Department of Applied Humanities is a newly established unit housing majors in Philosophy, Spanish, French and Francophone Studies, and Applied Humanities, with several minors including in Spanish, Spanish Media Studies, French and Francophone Studies, Environmental Ethics, Philosophy minors, and a planned Spanish Healthcare Interpretation minor. The Applied Humanities major is designed to integrate core humanities competencies with contemporary workforce needs and student engagement. Application Materials
Qualified candidates should submit through PageUp: Letter of Application Statement of Teaching Philosophy (including how it supports historically marginalized and/or minoritized students) Statement of Program Vision (research agenda and capacity for program development and leadership in Applied Humanities; 2-page limit) Teaching Evaluations (if available) Graduate Transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable for initial review) Names and contact information for three professional references Additional materials may be requested later. For questions about the application process, please contact aps@humboldt.edu. Diversity and Equity
Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to eliminating equity gaps and fostering an equitable and inclusive community. The university values diversity across cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations, and seeks candidates who will contribute to closing equity gaps. The university acknowledges Native stewardship on its lands and supports Native American programs and researchers. 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 may be considered at the discretion of the university. Early submission is encouraged.
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Tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Applied Humanities at Cal Poly Humboldt with an emphasis in Applied Humanities. The department plans to launch a new Applied Humanities major in Fall 2026 as part of the university’s polytechnic transformation. The position is full-time, academic year, tenure-track, and is open at the rank of Assistant Professor; salary and rank are dependent on qualifications and experience. Location
Humboldt, Northern California Professional Duties
Candidate responsibilities include teaching, research, scholarship, creative activity, and service to the university, profession, and community. Teaching 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. During the probationary period, teaching load may be reduced to support research and scholarly activities. The department emphasizes community-engaged scholarship and interdisciplinary approaches. Qualifications
Minimum qualifications:
An earned Ph.D. or equivalent in any humanities discipline or a related field from an accredited college or university at the time of appointment. Demonstrated ability in teaching and in conducting and publishing original research in humanities topics in peer-reviewed journals. Demonstrated commitment to multidisciplinary approaches, community-engaged and experiential learning pedagogies, and connecting humanities knowledge to diverse career paths. Strong interest in program development and leadership, collaboration with diverse student populations, and ability to work with multiple departments and community partners. Preferred qualifications:
Vision for the Applied Humanities program within a polytechnic university focused on social justice; experience aligned with program pathways (Technology and Human Values; Health Humanities; Social Responsibility); experience building partnerships with community organizations; ability to teach in one or more of the department’s languages (e.g., French, Spanish); prior program- or department-level leadership experience. Rank, Salary, and Benefits
Assistant Professor rank with a salary range of approximately $74,652 to $158,688; anticipated starting salary typically around $80,000–$85,000. Excellent benefits package. Further information is available from the university’s benefits resources. Department and Program Context
The Department of Applied Humanities is a newly established unit housing majors in Philosophy, Spanish, French and Francophone Studies, and Applied Humanities, with several minors including in Spanish, Spanish Media Studies, French and Francophone Studies, Environmental Ethics, Philosophy minors, and a planned Spanish Healthcare Interpretation minor. The Applied Humanities major is designed to integrate core humanities competencies with contemporary workforce needs and student engagement. Application Materials
Qualified candidates should submit through PageUp: Letter of Application Statement of Teaching Philosophy (including how it supports historically marginalized and/or minoritized students) Statement of Program Vision (research agenda and capacity for program development and leadership in Applied Humanities; 2-page limit) Teaching Evaluations (if available) Graduate Transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable for initial review) Names and contact information for three professional references Additional materials may be requested later. For questions about the application process, please contact aps@humboldt.edu. Diversity and Equity
Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to eliminating equity gaps and fostering an equitable and inclusive community. The university values diversity across cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations, and seeks candidates who will contribute to closing equity gaps. The university acknowledges Native stewardship on its lands and supports Native American programs and researchers. 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 may be considered at the discretion of the university. Early submission is encouraged.
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