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, 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 and #17 in Best Bang for the Buck: West (Washington Monthly, 2025)
• #4 in California Mobility Index (College Futures Foundation, 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 college supports students from diverse backgrounds to achieve their personal and professional goals, preparing them to be ethical and transformative leaders in the community. BPA aims to lead the region in innovative, inclusive, and value-added education.

About the Role

The Department of Management and Marketing seeks part-time lecturers to teach courses on an as-needed basis throughout the 2026-27 academic year. This pool is used to fill short-term temporary positions, with appointments lasting from one day to a full semester. Applications are valid only for the current academic year and must be resubmitted annually.

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.