Job Description:

Environmental Resources Engineering

Humboldt State University

Temporary Faculty Position Starting (August 2019)

Department of Environmental Resources Engineering

Job # 1920-32

Location: Arcata, California

Open Date: Mar 18, 2019

Humboldt State University is committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty, staff, and administrators of the highest quality reflecting the ethnic and cultural diversity of the state

DESCRIPTION: Humboldt State University’s Department of Environmental Resources Engineering invites applications for an academic year full-time (1.0) temporary faculty position in Environmental Resources Engineering for academic year 2019-2020. Initial appointment will be for the Fall 2019 semester. Subsequent reappointment for Spring 2020 will be contingent upon satisfactory performance evaluation, budget and programmatic need. Depending on satisfactory performance evaluation, available funding and programmatic need we anticipate renewing this position in future terms.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary is dependent on the appointee’s qualifications and experience. The current California State University Salary Schedule is available at:

http://www.humboldt.edu/aps/docs/salary/Salary-Schedule.pdf.

Humboldt State University provides an excellent benefits package for faculty. Information about benefits plans can be found at:http://www.humboldt.edu/forms/node/934.

Professional Duties: Instructional assignments most likely will include: Introduction to Environmental Resources Engineering, Environmental Data Analysis (including probability and statistics with R), Environmental Impact Assessment (including Life Cycle Assessment) and/or Capstone Design. The Instructional assignments may include Dynamics, Computational Methods, Thermodynamics, and/or Materials Science and Mechanics. Design. Instructional assignments will be consistent with the programmatic needs of the department and students.

The primary professional responsibilities of instructional faculty members in temporary positions are teaching, maintaining office hours and working collaboratively and productively with colleagues.

General Information: The Environmental Resources Engineering (ERE) Program is ABET accredited. It is one of the largest, oldest, and most respected undergraduate environmental engineering programs in the country. The mission of the ERE program is to prepare engineers to solve complex environmental resources problems. The program strives to educate leaders who will sustain, restore, and protect our natural resources and the environment. The program emphasizes hands-on learning; ERE students engage in frequent labs, field trips, and team projects, while enjoying a cooperative learning environment in classes that range from 12-90 students. (About half of ERE classes typically have fewer than 25 students). The department and university value diversity, inclusion and access. Currently two-thirds of the tenure-track faculty are women, two of nine tenure-track faculty are Hispanic, 35% of ERE students self-identify as underrepresented, 40% of the students are first in family to attend university and half of the students are Pell Grant eligible.

Further information can be found online:

• Environmental Resources Engineering Department (http://engineering.humboldt.edu/)

• College of Natural Resources and Sciences (humboldt.edu/cnrs/)

• Humboldt State University (humboldt.edu)

Application Deadline: This position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to completed applications received no later than April 18, 2019. Early response is encouraged.

Qualifications

Professional Qualifications: The successful candidate must either hold an earned BS or MS in combination with a Professional Engineering license, or an earned PhD in engineering or related field at the time of appointment. Applicants with progress towards terminal degree completion by appointment date will be considered.

The successful candidate must demonstrate the following:

• Expertise in Water Resources, Energy Systems, and/or Engineering Education or related fields;

• Commitment to and/or experience promoting and fostering a learning environment that is supportive of individuals from diverse backgrounds;

• Potential for effective teaching or teaching experience using a variety of methodologies;

• Interest and ability to teach a broad range of courses (major, general education, etc.); and

• Willingness to participate in the development of online learning experiences.

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 University support for visa acquisition for temporary faculty, please visit the Faculty Immigration Resources page: https://extended.humboldt.edu/international-programs/immigration/faculty.

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

Application Instructions

Application: Qualified candidates should submit the following materials through Interfolio:

• Letter of application;

• Curriculum vitae;

• Statement of Teaching Philosophy;

• Teaching evaluations, if applicable;

• Graduate transcripts (unofficial copies are sufficient for initial review); and

• Names and contact information for three professional references.

Additional application materials may be requested at a later time.

Please direct any questions pertaining to this position, the Department of Environmental Resources Engineering, or Humboldt State University to:

Elizabeth A. Eschenbach, Search Committee Chair

Department of Environmental Resources Engineering

Humboldt State University

One Harpst Street

Arcata, California 95521-8299

Phone (707) 826-4348

Email: mailto:engineering@humboldt.edu

For more information or to apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/1419750

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Humboldt State University 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.

HSU is committed to enriching its educational environment and its culture through the diversity of its staff, faculty, and administration. Persons with interest and experience in helping organizations set and achieve goals relative to diversity and inclusion are especially encouraged to apply.

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. Incorrect or improperly completed applications will not be considered for vacancies. Any reference in this announcement to required periods of experience or education is full-time activity. Part-time experience or education (or activities only part of which are qualifying) will receive proportionate credit. In accordance with applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements, preference may be given to the campus applicants covered by these agreements. However, positions are open to all interested applicants, both on and off campus, unless otherwise stated.

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.

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 employ-ment. 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.

Additionally, all CSU staff and faculty receive training annually on their obligations in responding to and reporting incidents of sexual harassment and sexual violence. You will be notified by email when you are required to take this mandated training.

New faculty 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. Staff employees covered under bargaining agreements 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, C99, E99, M80 and M9 hired by the CSU for the first time who first become CalPERS members on or after July 1, 2018 are subject to a 10-year vesting period for retiree health and dental benefits

If accommodations need to be made during the recruitment and interview process, please contact Human Resources at (707) 826-3626 or hsuhr@humboldt.edu

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