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

California State University, Bakersfield invites applications for the 2026-27 Lecturer Pool in the Department of Management and Marketing (Marketing). Positions are temporary, part-time, and available for the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters. Applications will be considered on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year and must be resubmitted annually.

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, CSU Bakersfield plays a vital role in educational attainment, economic development, and quality of life in the region. The university serves 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 and Department

The College of Business and Public Administration (BPA) is accredited by AACSB and NASPAA (for the MPA) and houses four departments. Undergraduate degrees offered include:

• BS in Business Administration
• BS in Agricultural Business
• BS in Economics
• BS in Environmental Resource Management
• BA in Public Administration

The department is committed to cultivating innovative, inclusive, and value-added education, preparing students to be ethical and transformative leaders in their communities.

About the Role

The Department of Management and Marketing at CSU Bakersfield accepts applications for part-time lecturers on an ongoing basis. This pool is used to fill short-term, temporary lecturer positions lasting from one day to a full semester. Appointments are made as needed throughout the academic year, and applications are valid only for the current academic year (closing 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, commensurate with education and experience. Salary is pro-rated for part-time assignments.