2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - Biological Sciences

About the role

The Biological Sciences Department in the College of Natural & Social Sciences at Cal State LA is seeking applications for a pool of part-time faculty lecturers for the 2026-2027 academic year. Positions will be filled as needed for each academic semester.

Responsibilities

• Instruction
• Class preparation
• Grading
• Office hours
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• An appropriate degree from an accredited university
• For lower division undergraduate courses, a master's degree or doctoral degree is required
• For upper division undergraduate or graduate courses, a doctoral degree is required
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at a college level
• Ability to relate well to others within the academic environment
• Commitment to student-centered learning and teaching
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with diverse populations
• Commitment to fostering a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive environment
• Relevant work experience and training

Benefits

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The salary schedule information for the faculty lecturer is available based on the following ranges:

• Lecturer A/2 Full-time equivalent: $5,507 - $6,677
• Lecturer B/3 Full-time equivalent: $6,221 - $13,224
• Lecturer C/4 Full-time equivalent: $6,825 - $14,523
• Lecturer D/5 Full-time equivalent: $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.

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.

Qualifications

Candidate must have an appropriate degree from an accredited university. For lower division undergraduate courses, a master's degree or doctoral degree is required. Consideration will be given to advanced Ph.D. students in a relevant field. For upper division undergraduate or graduate courses, a doctoral degree is required. Individuals with a master's degree and demonstrated expertise in applied areas can be considered for upper division lab instruction.

Skills

Demonstrated excellence in teaching at a college level. Applicants should have the ability to relate well to others within the academic environment and demonstrate ability and/or interest in working in a multiethnic, multicultural environment. Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching. Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required.

Benefits

Includes benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Includes benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

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
• 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

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 the department chair, Hyunsook Park, at: hpark8@exchange.calstatela.edu.

Equal Opportunity

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.