Job Details

Lecturer Pool in Department of Wildlife 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

Department of Wildlife Management Temporary Faculty Pool

The Department

The Wildlife curriculum focuses on Applied Vertebrate Ecology. Our student learning is directed toward understanding the distribution and abundance of species with a special emphasis on mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians. Our classroom curriculum is augmented by the facilities available at Cal Poly Humboldt including our newly renovated buildings with state-of-the-art labs, Wildlife Museum, Wildlife Game Pens, The Coral Sea, our marine research vessel, Wildlife Refuge, and an emphasis on learning in the field that is accentuated by easy access to the natural environment. Our department offers both an undergraduate and graduate program in Wildlife.

At Cal Poly Humboldt, we have a strong reputation and a high rate of job-placement within the discipline with 86% of our graduates employed in a position related to wildlife. Our faculty is committed to teaching and being professionally active. Our curriculum blends basic science with specialized upper division courses. We afford students experience in study design and participation in applied research.

Courses offered by the department include: Introduction to Wildlife, Wildlife Policy & Animal Welfare, Principles of Wildlife Management, Ornithology, Ecology & Management of Wetland Habitats For Wildlife, Behavioral Ecology, Animal Energetics, Urban Wildlife Ecology, Spatial Wildlife Ecology, Conservation Biology, and Advanced Topics.

Qualifications

Unless otherwise noted below, the minimum qualifications are a Master's degree in appropriate field and demonstrated topical expertise in the field of study. Preference will be given to candidates who are ABD, or have a completed Ph.D. as well as teaching effectiveness as evidenced by evaluation of supervisors, colleagues, and/or students.

Education: MS in Wildlife or related field, and successful teaching experience with demonstrated topical expertise in the field of study are required. Preferred qualifications include progress towards completion of a PhD; relevance of training to appropriate area; teaching effectiveness as evidenced by evaluation of supervisors, colleagues, and/or students.

WLDF 423, WLDF 430/431, WLDF 460, and WLDF 495 Minimum Qualifications

Education: PhD in Wildlife or related field, and successful teaching experience with demonstrated topical expertise in the field of study are required. Preferred qualifications include relevance of training to appropriate area and teaching effectiveness as evidenced by evaluation of supervisors, colleagues, and/or students.

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.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide complete and accurate employment information. Evidence of required degree(s), certification(s), or license(s) will be required prior to the appointment date. A background check (including a criminal records check, employment verification, and education verification) must be completed satisfactorily as a condition of employment with the CSU.

Advertised: Feb 28 2025 Pacific Standard Time
Applications close: Feb 22 2026 Pacific Standard Time