California Polytechnic State University
1 Grand Avenue, San Luis Obispo, CA 93407, USA
Description: The Animal Science Department in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences at California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) in San Luis Obispo, California, is seeking a full-time, academic year lecturer in Dairy Science for the 2023-2024 academic year, starting September 14, 2023. This position will involve teaching a variety of courses in dairy production and management and other courses appropriate to the expertise of the individual and needs of the department. This position may also assist with cocurricular operations at the Cal Poly Dairy Unit including coaching the Dairy Judging Team, Dairy Quiz Bowl, and Dairy Challenge teams, and supporting the State FFA Dairy Judging competition. The successful candidate will establish an active relationship with other university faculty and researchers, dairy industry leaders, students, and the public to provide information and leadership related to dairy industry issues. In addition, the successful candidate will support the department’s teacher-scholar model by collaborating with other faculties to develop individualized student-learning opportunities such as experiential classes, undergraduate enterprises, senior projects, graduate research projects, and student internships. Service activities will include participation on department, college, and university committees and in instructionally related activities. Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department. Most new lecturers are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank. As of July 2022, the classification salary ranges for the respective ranks are: Lecturer A: $4,530-$6,056 Lecturer B: $5,406-$11,994 Lecturer C: $6,190-$13,172 Lecturer D: $7,794-$13,797 At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly’s values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility. Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. California Polytechnic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Required Qualifications/Specialized Skills: A B.S. in Animal Science, Dairy Science, or related discipline Demonstrated excellence in teaching, effective communication, and interpersonal skills The ability to be a productive team player and to interact well with peers, students, industry, government agencies, and the public Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching, as well as demonstrated ability to collaboratively work in multidisciplinary settings Excellent written and oral communication skills and strong interests in undergraduate and graduate teaching Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language Preferred Qualifications/Skills: Preference will be given to candidates with any of the following: an advanced degree in Dairy Science, Animal Science, or related discipline; undergraduate teaching experience in dairy science; or private industry experience. The ability to collaborate with the faculty across the College and University is desirable. Preference will be given to those with experience working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment. Preference will also be given to those with relevant work experience and those who bring professional capabilities, and those with the ability to build connections with industry and foster new relationships. SPECIAL CONDITIONS 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. Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Note: Cal Poly cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought. Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to Cal Poly or individuals in the university community. For health and well-being, Cal Poly is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community. CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement. The systemwide policy can be found at CSU Vaccination Policy and questions may be sent to academicpersonnel@calpoly.edu . In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU related work outside of California. ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT Cal Poly's Animal Science Department provides one of the finest Learn By Doing programs in the nation. The department, which includes over 800 students within the two majors, is considered by many the most comprehensive and the best undergraduate program in livestock production and management in the West. Through its faculty and students, the Department manages commercial herds and flocks of dairy and beef cattle, horses, sheep, swine, and poultry on a farm of over 6,000 acres. Extensive on-site facilities and state-of-the-art laboratories provide the resources for students to learn the principles required for successful careers in fields such as veterinary medicine, animal biotechnology, food animal production and processing, animal nutrition, and feed manufacturing. HOW TO APPLY Application review begins March 21, 2023. Applicants are encouraged to submit materials by March 20, 2023 for full consideration; however applications received after this date may be considered. Interested candidates must attach: (1) a cover letter, (2) resume/curriculum vitae, (3) unofficial transcripts of the highest degree, (4) a list of university courses previously taught, if applicable, and courses requesting consideration to teach, (5) a statement describing the candidate’s experience(s) with diversity, equity, and inclusion and how their experiences have prepared them to advance Cal Poly’s commitment to inclusive excellence ( https://diversity.calpoly.edu/inclusive-excellence ) and (6) at least three professional references with names and email addresses when completing the online faculty application. Finalists for the position will be required to provide 3 letters of reference. The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts prior to appointment for final consideration. Closing Date/Time: Open until filled
Description: The Animal Science Department in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences at California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) in San Luis Obispo, California, is seeking a full-time, academic year lecturer in Dairy Science for the 2023-2024 academic year, starting September 14, 2023. This position will involve teaching a variety of courses in dairy production and management and other courses appropriate to the expertise of the individual and needs of the department. This position may also assist with cocurricular operations at the Cal Poly Dairy Unit including coaching the Dairy Judging Team, Dairy Quiz Bowl, and Dairy Challenge teams, and supporting the State FFA Dairy Judging competition. The successful candidate will establish an active relationship with other university faculty and researchers, dairy industry leaders, students, and the public to provide information and leadership related to dairy industry issues. In addition, the successful candidate will support the department’s teacher-scholar model by collaborating with other faculties to develop individualized student-learning opportunities such as experiential classes, undergraduate enterprises, senior projects, graduate research projects, and student internships. Service activities will include participation on department, college, and university committees and in instructionally related activities. Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department. Most new lecturers are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank. As of July 2022, the classification salary ranges for the respective ranks are: Lecturer A: $4,530-$6,056 Lecturer B: $5,406-$11,994 Lecturer C: $6,190-$13,172 Lecturer D: $7,794-$13,797 At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly’s values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility. Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. California Polytechnic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Required Qualifications/Specialized Skills: A B.S. in Animal Science, Dairy Science, or related discipline Demonstrated excellence in teaching, effective communication, and interpersonal skills The ability to be a productive team player and to interact well with peers, students, industry, government agencies, and the public Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching, as well as demonstrated ability to collaboratively work in multidisciplinary settings Excellent written and oral communication skills and strong interests in undergraduate and graduate teaching Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language Preferred Qualifications/Skills: Preference will be given to candidates with any of the following: an advanced degree in Dairy Science, Animal Science, or related discipline; undergraduate teaching experience in dairy science; or private industry experience. The ability to collaborate with the faculty across the College and University is desirable. Preference will be given to those with experience working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment. Preference will also be given to those with relevant work experience and those who bring professional capabilities, and those with the ability to build connections with industry and foster new relationships. SPECIAL CONDITIONS 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. Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Note: Cal Poly cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought. Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to Cal Poly or individuals in the university community. For health and well-being, Cal Poly is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community. CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement. The systemwide policy can be found at CSU Vaccination Policy and questions may be sent to academicpersonnel@calpoly.edu . In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU related work outside of California. ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT Cal Poly's Animal Science Department provides one of the finest Learn By Doing programs in the nation. The department, which includes over 800 students within the two majors, is considered by many the most comprehensive and the best undergraduate program in livestock production and management in the West. Through its faculty and students, the Department manages commercial herds and flocks of dairy and beef cattle, horses, sheep, swine, and poultry on a farm of over 6,000 acres. Extensive on-site facilities and state-of-the-art laboratories provide the resources for students to learn the principles required for successful careers in fields such as veterinary medicine, animal biotechnology, food animal production and processing, animal nutrition, and feed manufacturing. HOW TO APPLY Application review begins March 21, 2023. Applicants are encouraged to submit materials by March 20, 2023 for full consideration; however applications received after this date may be considered. Interested candidates must attach: (1) a cover letter, (2) resume/curriculum vitae, (3) unofficial transcripts of the highest degree, (4) a list of university courses previously taught, if applicable, and courses requesting consideration to teach, (5) a statement describing the candidate’s experience(s) with diversity, equity, and inclusion and how their experiences have prepared them to advance Cal Poly’s commitment to inclusive excellence ( https://diversity.calpoly.edu/inclusive-excellence ) and (6) at least three professional references with names and email addresses when completing the online faculty application. Finalists for the position will be required to provide 3 letters of reference. The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts prior to appointment for final consideration. Closing Date/Time: Open until filled
Cal State University (CSU) Humboldt
1 Harpst Street, Arcata, CA 95521, USA
Description: Department of Biological Sciences Temporary Faculty Pool The Department Cal Poly Humboldt is known for its very strong programs in the Biological Sciences. The strengths of our programs have been noted in studies by the National Science Foundation and the Dryfus, Keck, and Welch Foundation. We offer extensive research opportunities for both our undergraduate and graduate students. We offer three undergraduate majors and minors- Biology, Botany, and Zoology. Biology majors can elect to specialize in one seven emphases. As well, our graduate program, M.S. in Biology, offers four emphases and we offer a variety of pre-professional health programs. Our programs emphasize hands-on learning and personal interaction with faculty members. Many of courses take advantage of the outstanding natural environment surrounding Cal Poly Humboldt. We have excellent facilities including the marine laboratory in Trinidad; our ocean-going research vessel, the Coral Sea; biotechnology laboratory; greenhouses; Vertebrate Museum; Herbarium; scanning and transmission electron microscopes; Humboldt Natural History Museum; and the College Core Facility. See Department website here: http://www2.humboldt.edu/biosci/index.html Find out what our graduates are doing now Courses/Areas of Specialization Courses offered by the department include: Human Biology, Genetics, Cell Biology, Marine Biology, General Microbiology, Biogeography, Plant/Animal Interactions, General Botany, Plant Ecology, Biology of Microfungi, Pollination Biology, Forest Pathology, Introductory Zoology, Animal Physiology, Herpetology, Mammalogy, General Entomology, and Advanced Topics. See full listing of course offerings here: https://registrar.humboldt.edu/catalog/ Qualifications M.A. /M.S. degree in an appropriate field and successful teaching experience in the field are required. Those with an M.A. /M.S. degree in progress may be considered. Preferred qualifications include: Ph.D.; relevance of training and teaching experience to this course; and area of specialization. For a lab instructor assignments only, a B.A. /B.S. degree in appropriate field and successful teaching experience, academic or professional work related to the appropriate field will be considered. 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 salary schedule information for the Lecturer - Academic Year Classification is available based on the following ranges: Lecturer A $4,530 - $6,056 Lecturer B $5,405 - $11,994 Lecturer C $6,190 - $13,172 Lecturer D $7,794 - $13,797 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), certifications(s), or licenses(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. Even if part or all of an employee's assignment can be performed remotely, the employee must maintain a permanent residence in the state of California. The employee must be able to accept on-campus instruction, as assigned, and come to campus when needed. 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 hsuhr@humboldt.edu. Closing Date/Time: Open until filled
Description: Department of Biological Sciences Temporary Faculty Pool The Department Cal Poly Humboldt is known for its very strong programs in the Biological Sciences. The strengths of our programs have been noted in studies by the National Science Foundation and the Dryfus, Keck, and Welch Foundation. We offer extensive research opportunities for both our undergraduate and graduate students. We offer three undergraduate majors and minors- Biology, Botany, and Zoology. Biology majors can elect to specialize in one seven emphases. As well, our graduate program, M.S. in Biology, offers four emphases and we offer a variety of pre-professional health programs. Our programs emphasize hands-on learning and personal interaction with faculty members. Many of courses take advantage of the outstanding natural environment surrounding Cal Poly Humboldt. We have excellent facilities including the marine laboratory in Trinidad; our ocean-going research vessel, the Coral Sea; biotechnology laboratory; greenhouses; Vertebrate Museum; Herbarium; scanning and transmission electron microscopes; Humboldt Natural History Museum; and the College Core Facility. See Department website here: http://www2.humboldt.edu/biosci/index.html Find out what our graduates are doing now Courses/Areas of Specialization Courses offered by the department include: Human Biology, Genetics, Cell Biology, Marine Biology, General Microbiology, Biogeography, Plant/Animal Interactions, General Botany, Plant Ecology, Biology of Microfungi, Pollination Biology, Forest Pathology, Introductory Zoology, Animal Physiology, Herpetology, Mammalogy, General Entomology, and Advanced Topics. See full listing of course offerings here: https://registrar.humboldt.edu/catalog/ Qualifications M.A. /M.S. degree in an appropriate field and successful teaching experience in the field are required. Those with an M.A. /M.S. degree in progress may be considered. Preferred qualifications include: Ph.D.; relevance of training and teaching experience to this course; and area of specialization. For a lab instructor assignments only, a B.A. /B.S. degree in appropriate field and successful teaching experience, academic or professional work related to the appropriate field will be considered. 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 salary schedule information for the Lecturer - Academic Year Classification is available based on the following ranges: Lecturer A $4,530 - $6,056 Lecturer B $5,405 - $11,994 Lecturer C $6,190 - $13,172 Lecturer D $7,794 - $13,797 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), certifications(s), or licenses(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. Even if part or all of an employee's assignment can be performed remotely, the employee must maintain a permanent residence in the state of California. The employee must be able to accept on-campus instruction, as assigned, and come to campus when needed. 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 hsuhr@humboldt.edu. Closing Date/Time: Open until filled
