Lecturer Pool in Department of Dance, Music, and Theatre

Department of Dance, Music, and Theatre Temporary Faculty PoolThe Department The Dance, Music, and Theatre department offers the following concentrations and degree options: The department offers a Dance Major and Minor. See the Dance Program website information: The department offers a BA degree with Concentrations in Music Studies, Composition, Performance, and Music Education. We teach piano, voice, guitar, and all orchestral instruments. Ensembles include Choirs, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Orchestra, Humboldt Symphony, Percussion Ensembles, Jazz Combos, and Chamber Ensembles. See the Music Program website for more information: The department offers a BA degree in Theatre Arts, as well as a Minor. See the Theatre Program website for more information: Courses/Areas of Specialization Dance courses offered by the department include Modern, Ballet, Jazz, African Dance, Tap Dance, Dance Science, Choreography, Mexican Folklórico, Middle Eastern Dance and more.  Music courses offered by the department include Listening to the Movies, Music Appreciation, Ensembles, studio lessons, Music Theory, Ear Training, Music in World Culture, Music History, and others.  Theatre courses offered by the department include Storytelling, Design and Production, Performance, History and Theory, and more.  See full listing of course offerings here:  Qualifications Dance Degree: . in appropriate field is required. An earned . in an appropriate field will be given preference.  Experience: Successful teaching experience at the college level and/or professional work experience related to the appropriate field is required. Preference will be given to those who can provide evidence of teaching effectiveness via evaluation of supervisors or colleagues, the ability to work within the program and stated goals of the Department of Dance, Music, and Theatre. Music The minimum qualification to teach any of the courses listed below is a Master’s degree, with preference given to applicants with a Doctorate. All other courses offered in Music require a Bachelor’s degree. Please check with the department for a complete list of available course assignments for the academic year.  MUS 214 Theory I MUS 215 Theory II MUS 314 Theory III MUS 315 Theory IV MUS 318 Jazz Improvisation MUS 319 Elementary Music Methods MUS 320 Composition: Film Scoring MUS 320B Composition: Jazz & Pop Arranging MUS 320C Composition: Electronic Music MUS 323 Jazz Pedagogy MUS 324 Contemporary Composition MUS 326 Counterpoint MUS 334 Fundamentals of Conducting MUS 338 Vocal & Instrumental Scoring MUS 348 Music History: Antiquity to 1750 MUS 349 Music History: 1750 to Present MUS 356 Lyric Diction MUS 384 Advanced Choral Conducting and Literature MUS 386 Teaching of Applied Music MUS 387 Advanced Instrumental Conducting and Literature MUS 455 Secondary Music Methods Theatre Degree: . in appropriate field is generally required, however . plus teaching experience will be considered for select courses. Please check with the department regarding availability of those courses. Preference will be given to candidates holding a . or . in the appropriate field. Experience: Successful teaching experience at the college level and/or professional work related to the appropriate field is required. Preference will be given to those who can provide evidence of teaching effectiveness via evaluation of supervisors or colleagues, the ability to work within program and stated goals of Department of Dance, Music, and Theatre.  Position Type: LecturerAvailability: As neededFirst Review Date: Applications received by April 1st annually are given first consideration. Early response is encouraged.  Salary: Dependent on qualifications and experience. The full-time (15 weighted teaching units per semester) monthly base salaries indicated in the schedules below are prorated to the number of units worked and are paid in six (6) monthly payments for each full semester. The salary schedule information for the Lecturer – Academic Year Classification is available based on the following ranges:  $5,507 - $6,677  $6,221 - $13,224  $6,825 - $14,523 Appointees are typically placed at the beginning of the range.  For more information on how Academic Year faculty are paid, see the . 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: 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: . Please contact