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Part-Time Lecturer Pool Position

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

The Department of Biological Sciences offers B.S., B.A., and M.S. degree programs as well as a Biotechnology Certificate program. The department has approximately 800 undergraduate majors, 50 M.S. students, 17 tenure-track faculty, and 7 staff. Teaching resources include eleven laboratory classrooms, greenhouse facilities, and a natural history collections room. The B.S. in Biological Sciences includes a rigorous core sequence in biological sciences, with courses in chemistry, physics, selected mathematics and statistics. Students can select a concentration in Physiology, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Microbiology and Biomedical Lab Sciences, and Forensic Science. A B.A. in Biological Sciences with a concentration in Biology Education prepares students for secondary science education careers.

Part-time lecturer positions teaching major and non‑major courses in Biology including Introductory Biology, Genetics, Developmental Genetics, Hematology, Microbiology, and Human Physiology and Anatomy. Teaching assignments may include courses at the Hayward campus, Concord Center, and/or online. California State University requires all faculty to perform duties within the state of California.

Lecturer. Salary depends on educational preparation and experience. The appointment is subject to budgetary authorization.

• 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.

Fall Semester begins August 17 2026; Spring Semester begins January 19 2027.

A Ph.D. degree in Biological Sciences or a related field is required. For certain non‑major courses only, the Ph.D. requirement may be waived; a M.S. is required.

Positions open until filled. Applications are considered on a continuous basis.

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 identity and eligibility to work in accordance with 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. Failure to fulfill these requirements may result in rescission of the offer or termination of employment. All background checks are conducted through the university's third‑party vendor, Accurate.

CSUEB is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or disability. 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, Cal State East Bay provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on protected status. The CSU complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, and other applicable state and federal anti‑discrimination laws.

The incumbent may be considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and will be required to comply with the requirements set forth in the CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Cal State East Bay is not a sponsoring agency for Lecturer positions and is not an E‑Verify employer.

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April 21 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time

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