Lecturer Pool in Department of Forestry, Fire Rangeland Management; Academic Year 25

Lecturer Pool in Department of Forestry, Fire, & Rangeland Management (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 - Natural Sciences

Forests and rangelands each cover one-third of the land area in the United States. Courses in the Forestry, Fire, and Rangeland Management department teach our students to connect with and manage these lands, working toward a more sustainable future. We provide three Bachelor of Science degrees:
Forestry, Applied Fire Science and Management, and Rangeland Resource Science. Our graduate program is the Master of Science in Natural Resources with an option in Forestry, Watershed & Wildland Sciences.

At Cal Poly Humboldt, we provide hands‑on learning in some of the world’s most spectacular and important forests and rangelands, personal attention from faculty, and a clear path to a career outdoors. Our faculty work closely with our students to prepare them for careers with government, Tribal, and private employers.

Please check with the department for a list of available course assignments.

Forestry - Minimum Qualifications

For Forestry courses, the minimum qualifications required are a B.S. degree in Forestry or a related field, and prior or current experience relative to class content. Preference will be given to candidates with an M.S. in Forestry and prior teaching experience.

Geospatial Analysis - Minimum Qualifications

For Geospatial Analysis (GSP) courses, the minimum qualifications are a B.S. degree in Geospatial Science with an emphasis in Remote Sensing or a related field, as well as prior or current experience relative to class content. Preference will be given to candidates with an M.S. and prior teaching experience.

Rangeland Resources - Minimum Qualifications

For Rangeland Resources (RRS) courses, the minimum qualifications are a B.S. degree in Rangeland Resources or a related field, and prior or current experience related to class content. Preference will be given to candidates with an M.S. and prior teaching experience.

Soil - Minimum Qualifications

For Soil courses, the minimum qualifications are a B.S. degree in Soils or Agronomy or a related field, and prior or current experience related to class content. Preference will be given to candidates with an M.S. and prior teaching experience.

Watershed - Minimum Qualifications

For Watershed courses, the minimum qualifications are a B.S. in Hydrology or a related field, and prior or current experience related to class content. Preference will be given to candidates with an M.S. and prior teaching experience.

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
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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…