2026-27 Lecturer Pool for Interdisciplinary Studies Program

Position: Lecturer Pool for the Interdisciplinary Studies Program

Type: Temporary Part-time Academic Year: 2026-2027 Available: Fall 2026 / Spring 2027

Location: Office of Academic Programs
California State University Bakersfield
9001 Stockdale Highway
Bakersfield CA 93311-1099

Contact: Neida Herrera ()

Application Deadline: Positions open until filled. Applications considered as needed on a continuous basis throughout the academic year. A new application must be submitted each year.

University Background: CSU Bakersfield founded in 1970 is a regional comprehensive university serving the southern San Joaquin Valley of California. CSU Bakersfields service area coversnearly25000square milesand is home to a socially and ethnically diverse Bakersfield is the only four-year degree granting institution within a 100-mile to this CSU Bakersfield has a vital role in educational obtainment economic development and quality of life within the region. The campus servesapproximately9400undergraduate students and 1350graduatecredential and post-baccalaureate students. CSU Bakersfield is a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).

The accolades recently received by CSU Bakersfield include: #18 inTop Public Schools in the Westand #21 inTop Performers on Social Mobility(U.S. News & World Report 2026) 4.5 out of 5 stars and named one ofAmericas Best Colleges(Money 2026) #8 inMasters Universities #17 inBest Bang for the Buck: West and #44 inBest Colleges for Your Tuition (and Tax) Dollars(Washington Monthly 2025)#4 inCalifornia Mobility Index(College Futures Foundation 2025)#23 inSocial Mobility Index(CollegeNET 2025)#9 inEconomic Mobility Index(Third Way 2024) and intheTop 50 Most Affordable Colleges and Universitiesin theUS(University HQ 2025).

College Information: Office of Academic Programs

Department Information: Interdisciplinary Studies Program

Position Description: The Interdisciplinary Studies Programat California State University Bakersfield accepts applications on an ongoing basis for our pool of part-time lecturers.

Applicant pools are used to fill short-term temporary Lecturer positions across our campuswith the possibility of rehiring. Appointments may last from one day to a whole applicant pool may be used to fill vacant positions on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year.Applications in thispoolad will only be good for the current academic year.Thispoolwill be closed effective May 31 2027. If you wish to be considered for the next academic year you will need to apply to the newpoolas it becomes available by June 15 2027.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters or Doctorate degree from an accredited institution
• College-level teaching experience

Rank and Salary: salary range is generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range commensurate with education and experience. Most new lecturers are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank. Full-time equivalent salary ranges are as follows (amounts prorated for part-time assignments):

• Lecturer A: $5507 $6677 per month Anticipated starting salary: $5507 - $6092 monthly
• Lecturer B: $6221 $13224 per monthAnticipated starting salary: $6221 - $9722 monthly
• Lecturer C: $6825 $14523 per month Anticipated starting salary: $6825 - $10674 monthly
• Lecturer D: $8593 $15211 per month Anticipated starting salary: $8593 - $11902 monthly

Application Process: Please apply online at the CSUB Careers site ( Check: A background check (including a criminal records check) must be satisfactorily completed. Offers of employment are conditional and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last seven years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicants current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Authorization to Work: Employment is contingent upon US residence and proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Sponsorship: CSUB is not a sponsoring agency for temporary positions and is not an E-Verify employer.

Out of State Employment: Per CSU-wide policy all faculty who will begin initial employment (or return from a 12-month break in service) on or after January 1 2022 are required to perform their work from within the State of California. Unit 3 assignments include in-person duties that require an on-campus presence.

Mandated Reporter: 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. The person will also have a duty to report to the Campus Title IX Officer information pertaining to discrimination harassment sexual misconduct or exploitation dating or domestic violence stalking and retaliation under the CSU Interim Nondiscrimination Policy.

Clery Act: CSUBs annual crime report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurredon campus in certain off-campus centers such as our Antelope Valley Satellite Campus and on property within or immediatelyadjacent to and accessible from CSUB. The report also includes policies concerning security on campus such as alcohol anddrug use crime prevention reporting crimes sexual assault and other subjects. Additionally a daily log of offenses ismaintainedand can be reviewed at the front desk of the Department of Public Safety. You can obtain a copy of the annual reportby contacting the Department of Public Safety/University Police at or by logging on to their website at Statement: All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race sex color ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws CSUB provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race sex color ethnicity or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities.

CSUB complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act the California Equity in Higher Education Act Californias Proposition 209 (Art. I Section 31 of the California Constitution) other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws and CSUs Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment segregation based on race or any other protected status and all forms of discrimination harassment and retaliation in all university programs policies and practices.

CSUB is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives beliefs and identities committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue mutual respect and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs student organizations and activities faculty initiatives and community partnerships we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development faculty and staff training student mentorship and comprehensive support programs. At CSUB excellence is built on merit talent diversity accessibility and equal opportunity for all.