Instructor Pool in Leadership Studies Program (Academic Year 26/27)

Cal Poly Humboldt; California; Remote; USD 5,580 - 11,160; Part time

Job summary

A University in California seeks an experienced educator for an online Leadership Studies program. Candidates must hold an advanced degree in a related field and demonstrate significant teaching effectiveness. This role demands a commitment to fostering a diverse learning environment and supporting students from all backgrounds. Responsibilities include delivering courses and engaging in instructional assignments aligned with program needs. This position is an opportunity to enhance academic and professional success in a supportive community.

Qualifications

• An earned M.B.A., M.S., M.A. or related graduate degree required at time of appointment.
• Demonstrated professional experience and competency in the area(s) to be taught.
• Documented teaching effectiveness in online courses within the last five years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Consistent instructional assignments for courses in the Leadership Studies program.

Skills

Teaching effectiveness in online courses

Professional experience in leadership

Supportive learning environment for diverse backgrounds

Education

M.B.A., M.S., M.A. or other graduate degree in a related field

Job description

The Program

The Colleges of Professional Studies and Extended Education & Global Engagement house the Leadership Studies undergraduate program, which is fully online and comprises 10 upper-division courses. Using an interdisciplinary approach, students develop personal and professional skills to transform themselves and enrich communities. Graduates realize their competencies and are inspired to positively enhance their careers and lives.

This program is self-supporting and does not receive funding from the University. Leadership Studies faculty are not eligible for university health benefits.

For more information, please visit: https://www.humboldt.edu/leadership-studies

Courses/Areas of Specialization

• LDRS 311 Foundations of Leadership
• LDRS 321 Data Driven Leadership
• LDRS 331 Leadership Communications
• LDRS 341 Strategic Planning & Forecasting
• LDRS 351 Project Implementation/Evaluation
• LDRS 411 Managing Employees/Stakeholders
• LDRS 421 Strategic Sustainability
• LDRS 431 Technology & Leadership
• LDRS 441 Developing Dynamic Organizations
• LDRS 451W Capstone in Leadership
• LDRS 480 Special Topics

Instructional assignments for courses in the program will be consistent with the programmatic needs of the College of Professional Studies, the College of Extended Education, the Leadership Studies Program, and students.

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

Qualifications

• Degree: An earned M.B.A., M.S., M.A. or other graduate degree in a related field from an accredited college or university is required at time of appointment.
• Experience: Demonstrated professional experience and competency in the area(s) to be taught. Experience promoting and fostering a learning environment that is supportive of individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Preferred: Documented teaching effectiveness in online courses within the last five years. Other professional certifications welcome. Terminal degree.

Rank, Salary And Benefits

Salary is dependent on the appointee’s qualifications and experience. The current CSU Salary Schedule for Instructional Faculty, Special Programs is available at: https://www.humboldt.edu/sites/default/files/academic-personnel-services/2025-03/2024-2322-salary-schedule.pdf

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. See the policy and other resources located here: https://www.humboldt.edu/academic-personnel-services/faculty-immigration-resources . Please contact [e-mail] 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 [phone] or [e-mail].