2026-27 Lecturer Pool Department of Mathematics
About the role
The Department of Mathematics at California State University Bakersfield maintains an ongoing pool for part‑time lecturer appointments to fill short‑term temporary positions (from one day to a full semester) as needed throughout the academic year. The pool is valid for the 2026/2027 academic year and closes May 31; a new application is required for the following year after June 15. CSU Bakersfield, founded in 1970, is a regional comprehensive university serving the southern San Joaquin Valley with over 11,000 students and is the only four‑year degree‑granting institution within a 100‑mile radius. It is a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and has earned recognitions such as Third Way’s #9 Economic Mobility Index (2023), Washington Monthly’s #10 Best Bang for the Buck for Western Colleges and #11 Best Master’s University (2023), and US News & World Report’s #16 Top Public School in the West (2023). The College of Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering (NSME) provides millions in federal grants, state‑of‑the‑art facilities, and new STEM and health programs. The Department of Mathematics offers B.S. degrees in Pure and Applied Mathematics, Teaching Mathematics, and Statistical Data Science, emphasizing discussion‑based learning, undergraduate research, generous computer labs, and a new Artificial Intelligence Learning Hub.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in mathematics or statistics.
Preferred Qualifications
- College teaching experience.
Pay
Lecturer positions are paid according to the Academic Year Lecturer salary schedule. Salary ranges (pro‑rated for part‑time assignments) are:
- 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.