2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - BA Program in Liberal Studies for Prison Education (multiple sites)

About the role

The Liberal Studies Department in the College of Arts and Letters at Cal State LA, is seeking applications for a pool of part-time faculty lecturers with positions available to teach in BA programs at multiple prison sites including the California Institution for Women (CWI), the California Institution for Men (CIM), and San Quentin (SQ) as determined by need during the 2026-2027 academic year. Positions will be filled as needed for each academic semester.

Responsibilities

• Instruction, class preparation, grading, and office hours.
• Collaboration or consultation with tutors and academic support staff.

Requirements

• Appropriate degree from an accredited university (for upper division undergraduate courses-master’s degree; for lower division courses-bachelor’s degree and substantial teaching experience; for graduate courses-doctoral degree, or master’s degree and substantial teaching experience).
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at a college level.
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: An appropriate degree from an accredited university (as described above); demonstrated excellence in teaching at a college level; ability to relate well to others within the academic environment; ability and/or interest in working in a multiethnic, multicultural environment; completion of PGI training with Cal State LA’s center for Effective Teaching and Learning, and onboarding with CDCR.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment; experience in prison education, equity- and justice- based approaches to teaching, racially-, ethnically-, LGBTQ-, neurodiverse- relevant pedagogies, civic/community engagement, service learning, or other forms of experiential learning.

Benefits

Initial Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The salary schedule information for the faculty lecturer: Academic Year-month Classification is available based on the following ranges:

• Lecturer A/2 Full-time equivalent Salary Range: $5,507 - $6,677
• Lecturer B/3 Full-time equivalent Salary Range: $6,221 - $13,224
• Lecturer C/4 Full-time equivalent Salary Range: $6,835 - $14,523
• Lecturer D/5 Full-time equivalent Salary Range: $8,593 - $15,211

Pay

The anticipated monthly hiring range is generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Most new faculty lecturers are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank.

Schedule

Initial appointments are typically for one semester, but occasionally academic year initial appointments are made. Appointments may be renewed based on department needs, funding, and performance. Often appointments are made just prior to the start of the semester so some faculty lecturers may need to be available on very short notice.

Application Instructions

Please submit the following with the employment application at the Apply link listed below:

• a cover letter specifically addressing minimum and preferred qualifications.
• specify which degree program site(s) (CIM and/or CIW and/or SQ) you are interested to teach at.
• a narrative statement describing your commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students in a multicultural/multiethnic urban campus environment with a substantial population of students who are among the first-generation of their family to attend a college or university.
• an updated curriculum vitae.
• list of CSU courses previously taught, and/or courses or topics areas qualified for and requesting careful consideration to teach in the upcoming academic year
• unofficial transcripts.

List of CSU courses previously taught, and/or courses or topics areas qualified for and requesting careful consideration to teach in the upcoming academic year unofficial transcripts. Official Transcripts will be required upon hire offer and prior to employment.

Contact Information

To apply: please click the Apply Now icon on this page or visit Faculty Lecturer Positions or https://careers.calstatela.edu/. Please address all questions to LBSsearch@calstatela.edu.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, California State University, Los Angeles provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive.