2026-27 Lecturer Pool Department of Advanced Education

California State University, Bakersfield invites applications for a pool of part-time lecturers in the Department of Advanced Educational Studies for the 2026/2027 academic year (Fall 2026 and Spring 2027). Positions are temporary, part-time, and filled on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year. Appointments may last from one day to a full semester. This applicant pool is valid only for the 2026/2027 academic year and will close on May 31, 2027.

About the University

Founded in 1970, CSU Bakersfield is a regional, comprehensive university serving the southern San Joaquin Valley of California. As the only four-year degree-granting institution within a 100-mile radius, CSU Bakersfield plays a vital role in educational attainment, economic development, and quality of life in the region. The university serves 9,800 undergraduate and 1,750 graduate, credential, and post-baccalaureate students and is a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Recent accolades include:

• #18 in Top Public Universities in the West (U.S. News and World Report, 2025)
• #9 in Best Public Colleges and #5 in Best Colleges in the West (Money, 2025)
• #14 in Best Bang for the Buck for Western Colleges (Washington Monthly, 2024)
• #9 in Economic Mobility Index (Third Way, 2024)
• #4 in California Mobility Index (College Future Foundation, 2024)
• #23 in Social Mobility Index (CollegeNET, 2025)

About the College and Department

The College of Social Sciences and Education is the largest college at CSU Bakersfield, enrolling over 4,000 students across ten departments, including Advanced Educational Studies. The Department of Advanced Educational Studies prepares school administrators, counselors, and special education teachers through programs leading to degrees and credentials required by the State of California. The department offers advanced services and specialist credential programs in:

• Educational Administration
• School Counseling
• Special Education

All programs are approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC).

Responsibilities

Lecturers in the Department of Advanced Educational Studies may be assigned to teach courses, supervise fieldwork, or provide instructional support in one or more of the following programs:

• Educational Administration
• Educational Counseling (Student Affairs or School Counseling PPS Credential)
• Special Education

Requirements

Minimum qualifications vary by program:

• Educational Administration Program:
  • Terminal degree in Educational Leadership or a closely related field
  • Current or recent successful experience as an educational leader in PK-12 institutions
• Educational Counseling: Student Affairs Program:
  • Master’s degree or higher in education, counseling, or a related field
  • Minimum of two years working with diverse populations
• Educational Counseling: School Counseling PPS Credential Program:
  • Master’s degree or higher in education, counseling, or a related field
  • Minimum of two years of experience as a school counselor in TK-12 public schools, working with diverse student populations
• Special Education Program:
  • Minimum of three years of TK-12 public school teaching experience serving students with disabilities in cross-cultural settings
  • A clear credential/certificate in the field of application

Preferred Qualifications

• Successful university-level teaching and supervision experience
• Experience with educational technology
• Record of teaching excellence
• English learner authorization/certification
• Experience in online/virtual teaching
• Experience in a mentoring role with educators
• Demonstrated collegial teamwork
• Earned a Master’s degree or higher in Education or a related discipline
• Experience in teaching, counseling, and/or school administration in the CSUB service area
• Experience with state assessments such as the California Teacher Performance Assessment (CalTPA) or California Administrator Performance Assessment (CalAPA)
• Bilingual skills

Pay

Lecturer positions are part-time and paid on a pro-rated basis according to the following full-time equivalent salary ranges:

• Lecturer AY (Range 2): $5,507 – $6,677 per month
• Lecturer AY (Range 3): $6,221 – $13,224 per month
• Lecturer AY (Range 4): $6,825 – $14,523 per month
• Lecturer AY (Range 5): $8,593 – $15,211 per month

Most new lecturers are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Additional Information

Employment is contingent upon:

• A satisfactory background check, including a criminal records check
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States (CSUB does not sponsor temporary positions)
• Disclosure of any final administrative or judicial decisions regarding sexual harassment within the last seven years (required after minimum qualifications are met)
• Authorization to release information from current/former employers regarding substantiated allegations of misconduct (for final-stage applicants)

All faculty must perform their work from within the State of California. The position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and requires compliance with CSU Executive Order 1083. The incumbent will also report discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, or related violations under the CSU Interim Nondiscrimination Policy.