2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - Chemistry and Biochemistry

About the role

The Chemistry and Biochemistry Department in the College of Natural & Social Sciences at Cal State LA, is seeking applications for a pool of part-time faculty lecturers with positions available 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
• Office hours
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited university in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or other molecular science
• Demonstrated excellence teaching at a college level
• Commitment to the academic success of all of our students and to an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates diversity and differences
• Ability to relate well to others within the academic environment and demonstrate ability and/or interest in working in a multiethnic, multicultural environment
• Experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry
• Experience and commitment to working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment

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: $6,825 - $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.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree from an accredited university in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or other molecular science. Demonstrated excellence teaching at a college level.
• Preferred Qualifications: Doctoral degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry. Experience and commitment to working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment.

Skills

Strong communication skills, ability to work in a multicultural/multiethnic urban campus environment, and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching.

Benefits

Includes benefits package as per the California State University, Los Angeles policy.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Positions are filled as needed for each academic semester. 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

• Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree from an accredited university in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or other molecular science. Demonstrated excellence teaching at a college level.
• Preferred Qualifications: Doctoral degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry. Experience and commitment to working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment.

Skills

Strong communication skills, ability to work in a multicultural/multiethnic urban campus environment, and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching.

Benefits

Includes benefits package as per the California State University, Los Angeles policy.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Positions are filled as needed for each academic semester. 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

• Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree from an accredited university in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or other molecular science. Demonstrated excellence teaching at a college level.
• Preferred Qualifications: Doctoral degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry. Experience and commitment to working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment.

Skills

Strong communication skills, ability to work in a multicultural/multiethnic urban campus environment, and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching.

Benefits

Includes benefits package as per the California State University, Los Angeles policy.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Positions are filled as needed for each academic semester. 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

• Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree from an accredited university in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or other molecular science. Demonstrated excellence teaching at a college level.
• Preferred Qualifications: Doctoral degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry. Experience and commitment to working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment.

Skills

Strong communication skills, ability to work in a multicultural/multiethnic urban campus environment, and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching.

Benefits

Includes benefits package as per the California State University, Los Angeles policy.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Positions are filled as needed for each academic semester. 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

• Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree from an accredited university in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or other molecular science. Demonstrated excellence teaching at a college level.
• Preferred Qualifications: Doctoral degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry. Experience and commitment to working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment.

Skills

Strong communication skills, ability to work in a multicultural/multiethnic urban campus environment, and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching.

Benefits

Includes benefits package as per the California State University, Los Angeles policy.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Positions are filled as needed for each academic semester. 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

• Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree from an accredited university in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or other molecular science. Demonstrated excellence teaching at a college level.
• Preferred Qualifications: Doctoral degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry. Experience and commitment to working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment.

Skills

Strong communication skills, ability to work in a multicultural/multiethnic urban campus environment, and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching.

Benefits

Includes benefits package as per the California State University, Los Angeles policy.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Positions are filled as needed for each academic semester. 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

• Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree from an accredited university in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or other molecular science. Demonstrated excellence teaching at a college level.
• Preferred Qualifications: Doctoral degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry. Experience and commitment to working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment.

Skills

Strong communication skills, ability to work in a multicultural/multiethnic urban campus environment, and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching.

Benefits

Includes benefits package as per the California State University, Los Angeles policy.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Positions are filled as needed for each academic semester. 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

• Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree from an accredited university in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or other molecular science. Demonstrated excellence teaching at a college level.
• Preferred Qualifications: Doctoral degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry. Experience and commitment to working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment.

Skills

Strong communication skills, ability to work in a multicultural/multiethnic urban campus environment, and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching.

Benefits

Includes benefits package as per the California State University, Los Angeles policy.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Positions are filled as needed for each academic semester. 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