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. 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 US (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 college supports students from diverse backgrounds to achieve their personal and professional goals, preparing them to be ethical and transformative leaders. The Department of Management and Marketing seeks to cultivate innovative, inclusive, and value-added education with a positive impact on students and communities.
Responsibilities
Lecturers in the pool may be called upon to teach undergraduate courses in Management Information Systems on an as-needed basis. Appointments may vary in duration from one day to a full semester.
Requirements
- 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 upon 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 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 education and experience. Salary will be pro-rated for part-time assignments.
Applications for this pool will only be valid for the 2026-27 academic year and will close on May 31st. To be considered for the following academic year, a new application must be submitted by June 15th.