Department of Public Administration - Full Time Lecturer
About the role
The Department of Public Administration at California State University, San Bernardino invites applications for a Full Time Lecturer position to begin August 2026. The Department seeks an energetic and innovative educator to join the team as a full time Lecturer beginning August 2026. Candidates must be qualified to teach NASPAA and AACSB accredited courses in both upper division undergraduate and Master’s level public administration.
Responsibilities
- Focus on teaching
- Teaching load begins at a 5/5 load, but may be reduced through other duties, including large class courses and service releases
- Commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse student population
- Collaboration with faculty, staff, and community leaders within the Inland Empire region of CA
Minimum Qualifications
- A terminal degree in Public Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a related field is required by time of appointment
- Preference will be given to candidates with teaching and public service practitioner experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Evidence of exemplary teaching and leadership experience at program level
- Professional leadership experience in public or public service field
- Evidence of intellectual engagement through scholarly activity, publication, and professional consulting
- Interest and ability to engage strategically in support of department programmatic and community engagement goals
Special Conditions
- Person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment
- Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with CSUSB
About the Department
The Department of Public Administration at CSUSB offers an undergraduate degree in Public Service, a concentration in Public Administration in the BA in Administration offered by the JHB College of Business and Public Administration, and a NASPAA Accredited MPA degree. The MPA offers six separate concentrations (Leadership, Community Planning and Management, Public Financial Management, Non-Profit Management, Human Resource Management and Cybersecurity as well as a concurrent degree with the Master’s in Social Work. To find out more about the Department of Public Administration, see https://www.csusb.edu/mpa.
How to Apply
Please submit:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter that includes: A statement of your teaching philosophy, a statement of your teaching experience, including experience with online teaching, evidence of teaching effectiveness such as teaching portfolios, reports on teaching observations, and/or student evaluations of teaching, unoffical copies of all postsecondary degree transcripts (official transcripts may be required prior to appointment), reference list - names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three (3) referees whom we may contact to obtain letters of recommendation, a Diversity Statement, which may include your interpretation of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and must include specific examples of how your background and your educational and/or professional experiences have prepared you for this role at California State University, San Bernardino (maximum 1,000 words)
Formal review of applications will begin May 30, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. If you are interested in this opportunity, we invite you to apply using this CSU Recruit hyperlink at: https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/873/gateway/Default.aspx?c=apply&sJobIDs=557789&SourceTypeID=803&sLanguage=en-us&lApplicationSubSourceID=11243
Note: CSUSB is currently not sponsoring applicants for H-1B employment that are subject to the $100,000 fee established by the “Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers” issued on September 19, 2025. Applicants are responsible for determining the applicability of the fee.
Salary is commensurate with experience. Lecturer A (Range 2) - $5,507 – $6,677 Lecturer B (Range 3) - $6,221 – $13,224 Lecturer C (Range 4) - $6,825 – $14,523 Lecturer D (Range 5) - $8,593 – $15,211
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
California State University, San Bernardino is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.