Department of Public Administration Part-time Lecturer Pool

About the Role

The Department of Public Administration at California State University, San Bernardino is seeking part‑time instructors to teach courses in its NASPAA‑accredited Master of Public Administration (MPA) program and the newly created Bachelor of Arts in Public Service. All MPA courses are delivered online via Canvas and Zoom. Instructors will teach a mix of core and concentration courses, and may also support the California County Cohort program.

Responsibilities

• Deliver online instruction for MPA and BA Public Service courses, primarily synchronously (7:00 PM – 9:45 PM, Monday‑Thursday) and occasionally asynchronously.
• Develop and maintain high‑quality asynchronous course shells in collaboration with the university’s online course development staff.
• Mentor and advise a diverse student population, fostering an inclusive learning environment.
• Participate in departmental meetings, events, and graduation ceremonies as needed.
• Serve as a mentor to students and, when appropriate, engage in departmental service activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree, law degree, or doctoral degree in a relevant field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of exemplary graduate‑level teaching in an online format.
• Professional leadership experience in public service fields.
• Scholarly activity, publications, or innovative contributions to the discipline.
• Demonstrated graduate‑level teaching and leadership experience at the program level.

Pay

• Lecturer A (Range 2): $5,507 – $6,677 (percentage of time appointed).
• Lecturer B (Range 3): $6,221 – $13,224.
• Lecturer C (Range 4): $6,825 – $14,523.
• Lecturer D (Range 5): $8,593 – $15,211.
• Salary is commensurate with experience and the percentage of time appointed.

Schedule

• Approximately 75 % of courses are taught synchronously from 7:00 PM to 9:45 PM, Monday‑Thursday via Zoom.
• The remaining 25 % are asynchronous; instructors must collaborate with online course development staff to create course materials.

Special Conditions

• The position is designated as a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and requires compliance with CSU Executive Order 1083.
• All candidates must successfully complete a background check (including a criminal records check) prior to appointment.
• Applicants are responsible for determining any applicable fees related to immigration status, as the university does not sponsor H‑1B applicants subject to the $100,000 fee established by the 2025 Presidential Proclamation.