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

California State University, Bakersfield invites applications for the 2026-27 Lecturer Pool in the Department of Management and Marketing, with a focus on Supply Chain Management. Positions are temporary and part-time, 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. This pool is active until May 31st; applicants must reapply annually for consideration.

About the University

Founded in 1970, CSU Bakersfield is a regional, comprehensive university serving the southern San Joaquin Valley of California. The university’s service area covers nearly 25,000 square miles and supports a socially and ethnically diverse population. 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 campus 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 comprises 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 is committed to cultivating innovative, inclusive, and value-added education, preparing students from diverse backgrounds to become ethical and transformative leaders in their communities.

About the Role

The Department of Management and Marketing at CSU Bakersfield seeks part-time lecturers to fill temporary instructional needs throughout the 2026-27 academic year. Appointments may vary in duration and are contingent upon departmental needs and budgetary authorization.

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.