School of Applied Health Temporary Faculty Pool

The Department

The School of Applied Health at Cal Poly Humboldt offers a different kind of innovative learning. We put student’s knowledge in motion through hands-on experiences. We offer two bachelor degree programs, an RN to BSN, a masters in kinesiology, a variety of minors and certificates (including scientific diving), and offer an adapted physical education curriculum to prepare physical education teachers to work with children and youth with disabilities. 

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

Courses/Areas of Specialization

Courses offered by the department include: First Aid/CPR, Basic Human Nutrition, Weight Control, Health-Related Behavior Change, School Health Programs, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Concepts of Dance, Games Concepts, Foundations of Kinesiology, Sports Psychology, Elementary School P.E., Foundations of Recreation Studies, Environmental Education, Travel Industry, Healthy Communities, SCUBA, Nursing, and a variety of PE courses. 

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

Qualifications

For Health Education Courses

MS/MA in Health, Kinesiology, Health Education, Nutrition or related field as well as successful teaching experience in health education and academic or professional work related to health promotion are required. Preferred qualifications include: relevance of training or experience to specific course; coursework towards PhD in Kinesiology, Health Education, Nutrition or a related field; applicable certification including CHES, registered dietitian license; and successful University teaching experience. For First Aid courses, First Aid/CPR instructor certificate and a BA/BS in appropriate field with successful teaching experience in First Aid/CPR are required.   

For Kinesiology Courses

MS/MA in PE, Kinesiology or related field along with mastery in the subject matter and successful teaching experience are required.  Certain courses require an Athletic Training Certificate. Preferred qualifications may include: a PhD in Kinesiology or related field or significant progress towards a PhD in Kinesiology or related field; relevance of training or experience to teach specific course in area of specialization; Elementary P.E. teaching experience or teaching certificate in Physical Education, and a minimum of one to three years of successful university teaching experience. For a limited number of courses, a BS/BA in PE, Kinesiology or related field and successful teaching experience in the course content area may be accepted. 

For Recreation Administration Courses

MS or MA in Recreation, Leisure Studies or closely related field and a minimum of one year of successful college or university teaching experience in specific subject area of course is required. For Outdoor Recreation courses current and recognized Wilderness First Responder and CPR/First Aid certifications are required, with 30 or more days of documented lead instructor/facilitator experience. Preferred Leave No Trace trainer or higher. A PhD, EdD, or significant progression toward a terminal degree (ABD) in Recreation, Leisure Studies or a closely related field; successful university or college teaching experience in courses related to recreation management (including the areas of programming, legal issues, facility planning, financial management, and/or supervision); experience in the development and implementation of experiential education and service-leaning based courses; and professional experience in related areas are preferred qualifications. 

Additional Criteria for Recreation Administration Courses

REC 302 Inclusive Recreation: Instructor must have a degree in a disability-related field (therapeutic recreation, special education, disabilities studies) and demonstrated evidence of leadership of recreation programs aimed at including individuals with disabilities.

REC 315 Travel Industry Management, REC 335 Tourism Planning and Development, & REC 435 Sustainable Tourism: Instructor must have an advanced degree in tourism-related field.

REC 345 Environmental Education: Instructor must have the ability to provide certification in Project Wet or Project Wild curriculum.

REC 410 Community Recreation: Instructor must have experience working in community-based recreation programs, including collaborating across programs, departments, and agencies.

REC 415 Leisure and Aging: Instructor must have experience working in recreation programs with older adults (community recreation, senior programs, supported living environments).

REC 480 Leading Outdoor Activities - Paddlesports: Instructor must be certified through Wilderness First Responder or equivalent, American Red Cross Pro Rescuer Waterfront lifeguard and demonstrated professional experience leading outdoor paddle sport activities. Other preferred certifications include Swift Water River Rescue, California Division of Boating and Waterways, Safe Boating Course Certificate.

For Diving Courses

Current active NAUI Open Water SCUBA Instructor certification; AAUS (American Academy of Underwater Sciences) scientific diver certificate; current two-person (CPR for Profess); CPR certification; NAUI authorization to certify the specific courses taught; Divers Alert Network (DAN) Oxygen Provider Instructor Certification along with previous teaching experience for similar courses are required. For Underwater Photography courses a fundamental knowledge of underwater scientific photography is required. Preferred qualifications for all diving courses include: BS/BA; minimum two years actively teaching diving as an instructor; Humboldt leadership experience; teaching experience at a university level; demonstrated mastery of diving on the Northern California coast. 

For Physical Education Courses

BS/BA or appropriate training/certification for activity being taught along with demonstrated mastery/competency in subject being taught; successful teaching experience are required. Successful university teaching in the activity; MS/MA in PE or related field; and relevant certification are preferred. 

For Nursing Courses

An earned MSN graduate degree from an accredited college or university is required at time of appointment. In lieu of the MSN, individuals with a BSN, demonstrated experience and background in the subject area, and a willingness to pursue graduate education in nursing may be considered. Healthcare experience within the last five (5) years, California RN license, eligibility for BRN approval, and teaching experience is required.

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 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. The Humboldt Room in the Library has fantastic resources for tribally focused archive materials from the region. Humboldt strives to build a supportive and inclusive Native community and engages with Native communities through initiatives and opportunities like the annual California Indian Big Time, Indigenous People's Week, and a chance to network with other faculty and staff as part of the Cal Poly Humboldt Council of American Indian Faculty and Staff. For more information, please visit: http://www.humboldt.edu/nativeprograms/

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. Certain positions may also require a credit check, motor vehicle report, and/or fingerprinting through Live Scan service. Adverse findings from a background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. All CSU employees are obligated to respond to and report incidents of sexual harassment and sexual violence. The successful candidate for this position will be mandated to receive relevant training on an annual basis. The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Working in the state of California is a condition of employment for this position. Pursuant to the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy (effective January 1, 2022), hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of the state of California is prohibited. The employee must be able to accept on-campus instruction, as assigned, and come to campus when needed. The CSU also prohibits hiring and retaining employees working permanently from a business location outside of the United States.

Maintaining eligibility to work in the United States is a condition of employment. Cal Poly Humboldt does not sponsor H-1B visas for staff, management, or temporary faculty positions and we are not an E-Verify employer. See the policy and other resources located here: https://hraps.humboldt.edu/faculty-immigration-resources. Please contact aps@humboldt.edu if you have questions.

New employees hired by the CSU for the first time who first become CalPERS members on or after July 1, 2017 are subject to a 10 year vesting period for retiree health and dental benefits.

Cal Poly Humboldt is a Title IX/Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. If accommodations need to be made during the recruitment and interview process, please contact Human Resources at (707) 826-3626 or hr@humboldt.edu