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Vacancy Announcement Faculty Tenure-Track Position Starting Fall 2026 Department of Social Work 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 Social Work invites applicants for a full-time, academic year, tenure-track faculty position with an emphasis in scholarship or practice that centers Native American knowledge and/or Anti-Racist practice or scholarship. This position will teach in the Social Work bachelor’s and master’s degree programs, both on-campus and online courses, as available. DEPARTMENT: The Department of Social Work maintains an emphasis on working with Native American and rural communities. Coursework is designed to decolonize mainstream social work practice by building reciprocal and dynamic relationships and to support people who are rooted in their communities. The Department of Social Work offers courses year-round on campus and online through our Distributed Learning BASW and MSW Programs. Our CSWE accredited BASW Program has been educating students since 1945, while the accredited MSW program began in 2004. Beginning in 2011/12, the department initiated online BASW and MSW programs to serve rural and tribal communities. Of the three colleges on campus, Social Work is part of the College of Professional Studies. The Social Work Department includes approximately 385 students, and we are growing. The department is committed to collaborative partnerships with tribal, community-based and global initiatives. For more information about the department, please visit: PROFESSIONAL DUTIES: Candidates should be committed to teaching excellence and to building a strong research record. Instructional assignments may include: Generalist and Advanced Generalist curriculum with an emphasis on rural and Native American populations, . teaching across the curriculum. 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 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. 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 $84,000. Cal Poly Humboldt provides an excellent benefits package for faculty. Information about benefits plans can be found at: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: An earned doctorate degree in Social Work or a related field, or an MSW from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited university with 10 years’ experience working in rural and tribal communities with increasing responsibilities. The successful candidate must demonstrate the following: Record of training or experience in the field of Social Work; 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; Documented experience engaging with Native American Peoples, Latinx, Chicanx Communities, and/or other marginalized communities through scholarship, teaching, or practice; Experience teaching generalist Social Work courses using a variety of methodologies; Demonstrated familiarity with critical social work theories and evidence of scholarship that centers Native American knowledge and/or Anti-Racism; Demonstrated commitment to engagement with tribal communities and knowledges; Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success in higher education; and Record of, or potential for, involving students in research and scholarly activity. Preferred qualifications for this position include: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or license-eligible; Experience (. scholarship, practice, teaching) with rural communities; Distance (online) and campus learning and teaching experience; Experience in developing and assessing programs that advance equitable and inclusive learning communities; Experience with CSWE accreditation; and Two (2) years post MSW work experience.  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 . 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: 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: APPLICATION DEADLINE: This position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to completed applications received no later than November 13, 2025, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university. Early response is encouraged. See more photos at .  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