Lecturer Pool for Department of Human Development and Women's Studies AY26-27

One or more temporary, part-time lecturers for a pool from which instructors will be considered for appointments as they become available for Fall Semester 2026 and/or Spring Semester 2027.

About the Department

The interdisciplinary Department of Human Development and Women’s Studies consists of 8 tenure-track faculty and a number of part-time lecturers, and offers an undergraduate program leading to the Bachelor’s degree to over 700 majors. Curriculum focuses on human development from interdisciplinary perspectives throughout the lifespan and prepares students to work with people of all ages in a culturally diverse society.

Responsibilities

• Teaching one or more courses in the following areas: behavioral, biological, social, cultural, or experiential approaches to human development; childhood, adolescence, adulthood, women’s development, or aging; cognitive development, language development, relational contexts of human development; qualitative/quantitative research methodologies; and women’s studies.
• Teaching assignments may include courses at the Hayward campus, Concord Center, and/or online.

The policy and expectation of the California State University is that all faculty members will perform all of their duties within the state of California.

Pay

Salary is dependent upon educational preparation and experience. The salary schedule for the Lecturer - Academic Year Classification is 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. Position appointment is subject to budgetary authorization.

Schedule

• Fall Semester begins August 17, 2026
• Spring Semester begins January 19, 2027

Requirements

• Strong background in anthropology, biology, cognitive science, linguistics, psychology, sociology, women’s studies, or other disciplines that contribute to the study of Human Development and Women’s Studies.
• M.A. or M.S. and evidence of teaching experience, professional growth, and a strong interest in student development are required; Ph.D. is highly preferred.
• Ability to use Canvas online instructional system is required for courses.

Conditions of Employment

• California State University, East Bay hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
• All offers of employment are contingent upon presentation of documents demonstrating the appointee’s identity and eligibility to work in accordance with provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
• A background check (including a criminal records check and prior employment verification) must be completed and cleared prior to the start of employment.
• Satisfactory completion of a background check may include, but is not limited to: criminal records check, verification of academic credentials, licenses, certificates, credit history, professional references, and/or verification of work history.
• Cal State East Bay will issue a conditional offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.