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

Department of General Studies Temporary Faculty Pool

The Department

General Studies offers a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Individualized Degree Plan (IDP). The IDP provides students an innovative, flexible, and customized higher education experience. Students in the program design a unique degree plan that incorporates courses from multiple disciplines. In addition, a sequence of required core courses introduces students to interdisciplinary thinking and modes of inquiry, and facilitates integration of the multiple disciplinary perspectives and knowledges presented through their other coursework.

See Department website here: https://idplan.humboldt.edu/

Courses/Areas of Specialization

Courses offered in the program include: 

SP 210 Minding the Gaps; Interdisciplinary Communication (3 units): Through discussions, debates, and presentations, learn interdisciplinary approaches to critically evaluate, integrate and communicate ideas and knowledge across academic disciplines. Includes intensive practice in oral communication, critical listening, and the use of digital media and technology.

SP 310  Interdisciplinary Inquiry (3 units):Apply interdisciplinary modes of inquiry to problem solving, personal assessment and career development. Students examine complex socio-environmental problems and generate equitable and sustainable solutions. They draft an individualized degree proposal.

SP 492 Senior Capstone Project (3 units): Capstone experience for Interdisciplinary Studies. Students complete an interdisciplinary research or creative project and produce an e-Portfolio that reflects the outcomes and applications of their interdisciplinary learning.

SP 482 Experiential Learning, Internship (1-6 units): Students explore and gain practical experience related to their educational and/or career goals. Students reflect critically on their experiential learning and report their reflections under faculty guidance. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units total.

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

Qualifications

Degree: Master’s degree in any field is required. PhD in any field is preferred.

The successful candidate should demonstrate the following:

• Interdisciplinary education, research, and/or professional experience;
• Potential for effective teaching in Interdisciplinary Studies;
• Demonstration of and/or experience promoting and fostering a learning environment that is supportive of individuals from diverse backgrounds;
• Potential for effective teaching or teaching experience using a variety of methodologies, including online;
• Ability to provide mentorship and guidance for students with diverse interests and goals;
• Ability to work collaboratively with program faculty, administrators, and professional advisors; and
• Willingness to participate in the development of online learning experiences.

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