Lecturer Pool in Department of Native American Studies (Academic Year 24/25)

Department of Native American Studies Temporary Faculty Pool

The Department

Native American Studies at Cal Poly Humboldt is more than an academic discipline. We're a continuation of Indigenous knowledge from time immemorial, presenting a depth of Native American experience from a distinctly tribal perspective. As the first CSU campus to offer a baccalaureate degree in Native American Studies, and still the only program of its kind in the CSU, NAS continues to develop as a stand-alone department, with active input from tribes.

Cal Poly Humboldt is not only a proven leader in serving Native American students in California, but our broad program appeals to non-Native students who are passionate about issues of social justice, sustainable living and natural resource management. 

See Department website here:  http://www2.humboldt.edu/nasp/

Courses/Areas of Specialization

Courses offered by the department include Indigenous Peoples in US History, Native American Literature, Nature and Issues of Genocide, Native Tribes of California, Native American Health, and others. 

See full listing of course offerings here: https://registrar.humboldt.edu/catalog/

Qualifications

Unless otherwise noted below, M.A./M.S./M.J. in appropriate field with extensive experience in the area of the course, as well as successful teaching experience in the area of Native American Studies or Native American issues, evidence of cultural knowledge of and experience with American Indian people and tribes is required. 

• NAS 480 – Special Topics in Native American Studies*

Degree: None

Experience: Successful teaching in the area of instruction (e.g. Basketry, canoe-making) and evidence of cultural knowledge.

*For the following course areas, the additional qualifications apply.

• Tribal Sovereignty, Tribal Citizens; Tribal Governance & Leadership; Federal Indian Law; Tribal Water Rights; and Tribal Justice Systems

Degree: Earned Ph.D./J.D./M.J./M.A. with experience of specialization in Federal Indian Law.

Experience: Experience and expertise in Federal Indian Law and Tribal Water Law through a breadth of knowledge with Native American curricula and/or extensive experience working with or for Indian tribes. 

Preferred: Candidates with experience teaching in higher education, especially in Native American Studies will be given preference. 

 

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.

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 demons