2026-27 Lecturer Pool Department of Management/Marketing (Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management)

California State University, Bakersfield invites applications for the 2026-27 Lecturer Pool in the Department of Management and Marketing, specifically for courses in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management. Positions are temporary, part-time, and available for the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters.

About the Role

The Department of Management and Marketing accepts applications on an ongoing basis for part-time lecturers to fill short-term temporary positions. Appointments may range from a single day to an entire semester and are subject to budgetary authorization. This pool is active for the 2026-27 academic year and will close on May 31st. Applicants must reapply annually to be considered for future pools.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management.
• Engage a diverse student body, supporting their academic and professional development.
• Contribute to the department’s mission of fostering ethical and transformative leaders.

Requirements

• MBA or related graduate degree in the relevant field, or a Bachelor’s degree with significant professional experience in the field.

Qualifications

• Prior teaching experience, particularly with a diverse undergraduate population.
• Three or more years of professional work experience in the relevant field.

Pay

Salary is dependent on educational preparation and experience, with appointments made within the following ranges (pro-rated for part-time assignments):

• 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

The anticipated hiring range is generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range, commensurate with qualifications.

About the Institution

California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB), founded in 1970, is a regional comprehensive university serving the southern San Joaquin Valley. As the only four-year degree-granting institution within a 100-mile radius, CSUB plays a vital role in educational access, economic development, and community impact. 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)
• #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)
• Top 50 Most Affordable Colleges and Universities in the U.S. (University HQ, 2025)

About the College and Department

The College of Business and Public Administration (BPA) is accredited by AACSB and NASPAA (for the MPA program) and offers undergraduate degrees in Business Administration, Agricultural Business, Economics, Environmental Resource Management, and Public Administration. The department is committed to delivering innovative, inclusive, and value-driven education to prepare students as ethical and transformative leaders.