Job Details

Lecturer Pool in Department of Economics (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 - Business/Management

Department of Economics Temporary Faculty Pool

The Department

The Humboldt Department of Economics provides students with a rigorous core combined with applications that range from development and international trade to the environment, natural resources, sustainability, and clean energy. The faculty in Economics are committed to innovative and effective learning-centered approaches in our classes and we have a culture of close pedagogical collaboration. We have an interdisciplinary program and most of our classes include a mix of economics majors, majors in several other disciplines, and general education students.

Courses offered by the department include Contemporary Topics in Economics, Principles of Microeconomics, and Principles of Macroeconomics.

Upper-Division

Courses include Intermediate Micro and Macro, Financial Institutions and Capital Markets, International Economics and Globalization, Economics of the Developing World, US Economic History, Economics of a Sustainable Society, Energy Economics & Climate Policy, and Environmental & Natural Resources Economics.

Qualifications

Lower Division

Graduate degree or ABD in Economics or related discipline with coursework in economics. A conferred PhD in Economics and two or more years of relevant successful college or university level teaching experience is preferred.

A conferred PhD or ABD in Economics and a demonstrated record of teaching excellence. Two or more years of relevant successful college or university level teaching experience is preferred.

Application Materials

Application should include:

• Cover letter addressing qualifications and specifying which courses the candidate can teach
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Recent teaching evaluations, if available
• Names and contact information for three (3) professional references

Position Type: Lecturer
Availability: As needed
First Review Date: Applications received by April 1st annually are given first consideration.

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.

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