2026-27 Lecturer Pool for Interdisciplinary Studies Program

California State University, Bakersfield invites applications for a pool of part-time lecturers in the Interdisciplinary Studies Program for the 2026-2027 academic year. Positions are temporary and may last from one day to a full semester, filled on an as-needed basis throughout the year. Applications are accepted continuously until May 31, 2027.

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, it plays a vital role in educational attainment, economic development, and quality of life in the region. The university 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 Role

The Interdisciplinary Studies Program seeks part-time lecturers for temporary assignments, which may include teaching courses or covering short-term instructional needs. Appointments are made on an as-needed basis and may vary in duration. This pool is active for the 2026-2027 academic year only; applicants must reapply for future years.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Preferred: Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited institution and college-level teaching experience.

Pay

Lecturer salaries are prorated for part-time assignments and vary by rank. Full-time equivalent monthly salary ranges are:

• Lecturer A: $5,507 – $6,677 (anticipated starting: $5,507 – $6,092)
• Lecturer B: $6,221 – $13,224 (anticipated starting: $6,221 – $9,722)
• Lecturer C: $6,825 – $14,523 (anticipated starting: $6,825 – $10,674)
• Lecturer D: $8,593 – $15,211 (anticipated starting: $8,593 – $11,902)

Most new lecturers are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a background check, including a criminal records check. Offers are conditional and may be rescinded if disqualifying information is found.
• Disclosure of any final administrative or judicial decision regarding sexual harassment within the last seven years, if applicable, after meeting minimum qualifications and before an offer is extended.
• Authorization to work in the United States; CSUB does not sponsor temporary positions.
• All faculty must perform work within California. Unit 3 assignments require an on-campus presence.
• Mandated reporter status under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and duty to report under the CSU Interim Nondiscrimination Policy.