Tenure Track Faculty - Department of Environmental Science and Management

Tenure Track Faculty - Department of Environmental Science and
Management

Job no: 563191

Work type: Instructional Faculty –
Tenured/Tenure-Track

Location: Northern California: Humboldt

Categories: Bargaining Unit: Unit 3 - CFA - California
Faculty Association, Appointment Type: Tenured/Tenure-Track, Time
Basis: Full Time, Job Search Category/Discipline: Faculty - Natural
Sciences

Vacancy Announcement

Faculty Tenure-Track Position Starting Fall
2027

Department of Environmental Science and
Management

Environmental Planning and Policy

Cal Poly Humboldt is a Hispanic-Serving Institution
(HSI) that strives to foster an equitable and inclusive community
that supports our students of diverse backgrounds. Cal Poly
Humboldt is committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity
and endeavors to employ faculty of the highest quality committed to
promoting excellence for all students.

DESCRIPTION:

Cal Poly Humboldt and the Department of Environmental Science and
Management invites applicants for a full-time, academic year,
tenure-track faculty position with an emphasis in
Environmental Planning and Policy with expertise
that will complement and expand the department's existing strengths
through interdisciplinary research and teaching in one or more of
the following areas: rural, urban, regional and/or conservation
planning; public lands management; environmental policy; disaster
planning; human dimensions of natural resource management;
environmental justice; public participation and/or collaborative
governance; sustainability; conflict resolution; and fire ecology
and management.

DEPARTMENT:

The Environmental Science and Management Department houses an
interdisciplinary Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and
Management with concentrations in Environmental Planning &
Policy, Ecological Restoration, Energy & Climate, and
Environmental Education & Interpretation. Much of the
department faculty's research is based within the local North Coast
region. Environmental Science and Management is one of the largest
majors at Cal Poly Humboldt with ~300 students. The curriculum
emphasizes hands-on experiential learning. For more information
about the department, please visit: https://www.humboldt.edu/environmental-science-and-management

PROFESSIONAL DUTIES:

Candidates should be committed to teaching excellence and to
building a strong research record. Instructional assignments may
include: Introduction to Environmental Planning Methods, Local
Government Planning, Environmental Conflict Resolution, Public Land
Use Policy and Management, Natural Resource Conservation,
Environmental Planning and Policy Capstone, Natural Resource
Management in Protected Areas, Environmental Impact Assessment,
Sustainability Analysis, Forest and Rangeland Policy, and Humans
and Fire. The hired instructor will only teach a sub-set of the
listed courses. Instructional assignments will be consistent with
the programmatic needs of the department and students.

The primary professional responsibilities of instructional faculty
members are: teaching, research, scholarship, creative activity,
and service to the University, profession and to the community.
These responsibilities include: advising students, participation in
campus and system-wide communities, maintaining office hours,
working collaboratively and productively with colleagues, and
participation in traditional academic functions. Probationary
faculty are typically provided ongoing mentorship to be a
successful member of the faculty. During the first two years of the
probationary period, teaching responsibilities will be reduced by
approximately one course each semester. The reduced teaching load
supports the establishment of research, scholarship and/or creative
activities required for retention, tenure, and promotion.

Cal Poly Humboldt also continues to build unique and innovative
place-based learning opportunities for students, bridging multiple
disciplines across the spectrum. Cal Poly Humboldt is a leader in
"learning communities" that build relationships between students,
faculty, staff, administrators, and the community. These
communities incorporate environmental and social
responsibility.

To learn more about the place-based learning community for first
time freshmen in Environmental Science & Management, go to:

https://www.humboldt.edu/pblc/learning-communities/klamath-connection

RANK, SALARY AND BENEFITS:

We seek to fill this position at the Assistant Professor rank;
however, rank and salary are dependent on the appointee's
qualifications and experience. The Assistant Professor
Classification annual salary range for this position is $74,652 -
$158,688; the anticipated starting annual salary is
$80,000-$84,000.

Cal Poly Humboldt provides an excellent benefits package for
faculty. Information about benefits plans can be found at:
https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

An earned PhD, JD, or equivalent in environmental planning,
environmental policy, urban and/or regional planning, public
policy, environmental science, environmental management,
environmental studies, public affairs, natural resources,
geography, forestry, sustainability or a related field from an
accredited college or university is required at the time of
appointment. If ABD, degree requirements must be completed by date
of appointment.

The successful candidate must demonstrate the following:

• Record of training or experience in the field of environmental

planning and policy, with expertise in one or more of the following
areas: rural, urban, regional and/or conservation planning; public
lands management; environmental policy; disaster planning; human
dimensions of natural resource management; environmental justice;
public participation and/or collaborative governance;
sustainability; conflict resolution; and fire ecology and
management;

• Excellence in, or clear potential for, university-level

teaching and creating a student-centered learning environment;

• Evidence of, or clear potential for, conducting and publishing

original research in peer-reviewed journals in environmental
planning and policy related to one or more of the following areas:
rural, urban, regional and/or conservation planning; public lands
management; environmental policy; disaster planning; human
dimensions of natural resource management; environmental justice;
public participation and/or collaborative governance;
sustainability; conflict resolution; and fire ecology and
management;

• Demonstrated experience working effectively with diverse

student and/or research populations;

• Demonstrated knowledge and familiarity addressing issues of

concern facing students from diverse backgrounds in higher
education; and

• Record of, or potential for, involving students in research and

scholarly activity.

Preferred qualifications for this position include:

• Record of, or potential for, developing place-based, applied,

community-engaged, and/or Tribally engaged research in California's
North Coast region; and

• Experience developing, or potential to develop, community,

university, and/or professional partnerships that support teaching,
research, and advising.

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.

At the time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S.
citizen, must have authorization from the Bureau of Citizenship and
Immigration Services to work in the United States. For information
on the University policy on support for non-immigrant probationary
faculty visa acquisition, please visit the Faculty Immigration
Resources page:
https://www.humboldt.edu/academic-personnel-services/faculty-immigration-resources

Evidence of degree(s) is required at time of hire.

APPLICATION:

Qualified candidates should submit the following materials through
PageUp:

• Letter of Application;
• Curriculum Vitae;
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy, including how it relates to

supporting students who have been historically marginalized and/or
minoritized;

• Statement of Research Interests;
• Teaching Evaluations, if available;
• Graduate Transcripts (unofficial copies are sufficient for

initial review); and

• Names and Contact Information for Three (3) Professional

References.

Additional application materials may be requested at a later
time.

Questions concerning the application process may be
directed to: aps@humboldt.edu

Questions concerning this position may be directed to: Dr.
Alison O'Dowd, Search Committee Chair, alison.odowd@humboldt.edu

Please refer to the requisition job number on all correspondence
and inquiries regarding this position.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

As an institution, Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to eliminating
the equity gap in all student populations with dynamic,
student-centered practices and policies that fully engage the
campus community. The ideal candidate will share Cal Poly
Humboldt's commitment to helping its racially and socioeconomically
diverse students succeed in their degree and career
objectives.

We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of
cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, ability,
and orientations. Therefore, we prioritize applicants who
demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a
professional educational community. The successful candidate will
be an equity-minded individual committed to collaborating with
faculty, classified staff, administration, and students who are
also committed to closing equity 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. Cal Poly 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 Cal Poly Humboldt to conduct
research, teaching and community work on Native American history
and cultures 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. Cal Poly
Humboldt strives to build a supportive and inclusive Native
community and engages with Native communities through various
initiatives and opportunities like the annual California Indian Big
Time and 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: www.humboldt.edu/nasp

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

This position is open until filled. First consideration will be
given to completed applications received no later than
December 1, 2026, applications received after
screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the
university. Early response is encouraged.

See more photos at Cal Poly
Humboldt's Flickr page.

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. Compliance with
the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) and
CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 (EO 1083) is a
condition of employment. CSU employees in positions with duties
that involve regular contact with children or positions which
supervise such employees are designated as Mandated Reporters under
CANRA and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in
EO 1083. Upon appointment to this position, the successful
candidate(s) will be notified of and required to acknowledge their
CANRA reporting status.

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

Education Code 89521 Requirements:
Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received
a final administrative decision or final judicial decision
determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the
last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the
minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of
employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of
the application process must also sign a release form that
authorizes the release of information by the applicant's current
and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any
substantiated allegations of misconduct.

At Cal Poly Humboldt, bold hearts and open minds shape the
future.

Cal Poly Humboldt is part of the 22-campus California State
University system. The University has a comprehensive arts and
sciences curriculum, which is recognized nationally for its high
academic quality. Founded in 1913, Cal Poly Humboldt began as a
small college for teachers. Today Cal Poly Humboldt has grown into
a comprehensive university with rigorous science and liberal arts
programs. Designated a polytechnic in 2022, Cal Poly Humboldt
provides hands-on, impactful educational opportunities that lead to
meaningful, measurable outcomes for the individual, for the state,
and the world. Cal Poly Humboldt is proud to have approximately
6,000 students of all backgrounds spread across 61 majors, 13
graduate programs, and 4 credential programs - all of whom
contribute passion and creativity within their fields and set the
stage for a future grounded in equity and sustainability. Hands-on
learning, inspired teaching, groundbreaking research, and
thought-provoking creative activity happen daily at Humboldt.
Finding a better future is a task for the bold, open,
down-to-earth, and visionary. Cal Poly Humboldt strives to
cultivate these qualities in leaders, innovators, and scholars in
every field.

Cal Poly Humboldt's main campus is located in Arcata, California,
in the northwestern part of the state along the coast, situated
among redwood trees in an area that offers unmatched scenic beauty,
moderate climate and opportunities for outdoor activities. The
surrounding Humboldt County locale has a population of around
130,000. The community offers an excellent range of businesses,
services and cultural activities/performances. The local schools
are ranked in the top performance percentiles, both nationally and
in the state. Additional information about Cal Poly Humboldt can be
found at: http://www.humboldt.edu

Advertised: 20 October 2026 Pacific Daylight Time

Application Closes: Pacific Daylight Time

To apply, visit https://careers.humboldt.edu/hm/en-us/job/563191

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