2026-27 Lecturer Pool Department of Management/Marketing (Data Analysis)

California State University, Bakersfield invites applications for the 2026-27 Lecturer Pool in the Department of Management and Marketing, specializing in Data Analysis. Positions are temporary and part-time for the 2026/2027 academic year, with availability in Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. Applications are reviewed on an as-needed basis throughout the year and remain active until May 31st.

About the University

Founded in 1970, CSU Bakersfield is a regional, comprehensive university serving the southern San Joaquin Valley. As the only four-year degree-granting institution within a 100-mile radius, it plays a vital role in educational attainment, economic development, and quality of life in the region. The university enrolls approximately 9,400 undergraduate and 1,350 graduate students and is a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Recent accolades include:

• #18 in Top Public Schools in the West (U.S. News & World Report, 2026)
• #21 in Top Performers on Social Mobility (U.S. News & World Report, 2026)
• 4.5 out of 5 stars and named one of America's Best Colleges (Money, 2026)
• #8 in Master's Universities and #17 in Best Bang for the Buck: West (Washington Monthly, 2025)
• #4 in California Mobility Index (College Futures Foundation, 2025)
• #23 in Social Mobility Index (CollegeNET, 2025)
• #9 in Economic Mobility Index (Third Way, 2024)
• Top 50 Most Affordable Colleges and Universities in the U.S. (University HQ, 2025)

About the College

The College of Business and Public Administration (BPA) is accredited by AACSB and NASPAA (for the MPA) and offers undergraduate degrees in Business Administration, Agricultural Business, Economics, Environmental Resource Management, and Public Administration. BPA supports students from diverse backgrounds to achieve their personal and professional goals, preparing them to be ethical and transformative leaders in the community.

About the Role

The Department of Management and Marketing at CSU Bakersfield seeks part-time lecturers for temporary assignments ranging from one day to a full semester. Appointments are made on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year to fill short-term vacancies. This pool is specific to the 2026-27 academic year and will close on May 31st.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • MBA or related graduate degree in the relevant field, or
  • Bachelor’s degree and significant professional experience in the relevant field.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • MBA or related graduate degree in the relevant field
  • 3+ years of work experience
  • Prior teaching experience, particularly with a diverse, undergraduate student body

Pay

Salary is dependent on educational preparation and experience, with appointments subject to budgetary authorization. The salary ranges for the Lecturer - Academic Year Classification are as follows:

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

The anticipated hiring range is generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range. Salary is pro-rated for part-time assignments.