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

California State University, Bakersfield invites applications for the 2026-27 Lecturer Pool in the Department of Management and Marketing, specifically for Management Information Systems courses. Positions are temporary, part-time, and available for the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters. Appointments may range from one day to a full semester and are filled on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year.

About the University

Founded in 1970, CSU Bakersfield is a regional, comprehensive university serving the southern San Joaquin Valley of California. The university is the only four-year degree-granting institution within a 100-mile radius, playing a vital role in educational attainment, economic development, and quality of life in the region. CSU Bakersfield 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 (Washington Monthly, 2025)
• #17 in Best Bang for the Buck: West (Washington Monthly, 2025)
• #44 in Best Colleges for Your Tuition (and Tax) Dollars (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 US (University HQ, 2025)

About the College

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

BPA supports students from diverse backgrounds to achieve their personal and professional goals, preparing them to be ethical and transformative leaders in the community. The college aims to lead the region in innovative, inclusive, and value-added education.

Responsibilities

Lecturers in the Department of Management and Marketing may be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in Management Information Systems on an as-needed basis. Appointments are temporary and part-time, with the possibility of rehiring.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include:

• 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 upon educational preparation and experience. 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 will be pro-rated for part-time assignments.

Note: This pool is open until May 31st of the current academic year. Applicants must reapply for consideration in subsequent academic years.