Lecturer Pool in Department of Politics; Academic Year 26

Department of Politics Temporary Faculty Pool

The Department

Our classes focus on critical engagement with current political practices globally and in the U.S. The Political Science major will give students the skills they need to pursue a career in political organizing, public policy, government, or law. We also offer courses in the International Studies minor. See Department website here for more information: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

• Law & Policy
• Politics of Environment & Sustainability
• Global Politics

• International Studies
• Political Science
• Water Resource Policy

Courses offered by the department include American Government, Intro to Political Theory, Environmental Politics, Global Governance, U.S. Foreign Policy, Global Issues Analysis, and more.

See full listing of course offerings here: /

• Degree: M.A. or M.S. and/or ABD in Political Science or related field.
• Experience:
  
  Documented teaching effectiveness in course content and familiarity with Government Institutions learning outcomes; evidence of effectiveness and inclusive pedagogy in teaching and mentoring low‑income, first‑generation, and students of color. Preference will be given to candidates with documented successful teaching experience at the college level within the last three years.

• Degree: M.A. or M.S. and/or ABD in Political Science or related field.
• Experience:
  
  Documented teaching effectiveness in course content and relevant scholarship or related professional experience; evidence of effectiveness and inclusive pedagogy in teaching and mentoring low‑income, first‑generation, and students of color. Preference will be given to candidates who have a completed Ph.D. in Political Science or related field, and where appropriate significant field experience in the appropriate region.

• PSCI 410 – U.S. Constitutional Law
• PSCI 412 – Legal Research
• PSCI 413 – Moot Court

Degree: M.A. or M.S. in Political Science or related field.

Experience:

Documented relevant legal experience in course content; evidence of effectiveness and inclusive pedagogy in teaching and mentoring low‑income, first‑generation, and students of color.

Preferred:
Documented teaching effectiveness in course content.

• PSCI 482 – Internship

Degree: M.A. or M.S. in Political Science or related field preferred.

Experience:

Documented professional experience with internship placement, career education, and/or service learning; evidence of effectiveness and inclusive pedagogy in teaching and mentoring low‑income, first‑generation, and students of color.

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:

• Lecturer A $5,507 - $6,677
• Lecturer B $6,221 - $13,224
• Lecturer C $6,825 - $14,523

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.

For more information on how Academic Year faculty are paid, see the Explanation of the Distribution of Pay.

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…