Interdisciplinary Studies Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Bakersfield
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Social Sciences, Temporary, Part Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

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

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 Bakersfield’s service area coversnearly25,000square milesand is home to a socially and ethnically diverse population.CSU Bakersfield is the only four-year degree granting institution within a 100-mile radius.Due to this, CSU Bakersfield has a vital role in educational obtainment, economic development, and quality of life within the region. The campus servesapproximately9,400undergraduate students and 1,350graduate,credential, and post-baccalaureate students. CSU Bakersfield is a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).

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 semester.This 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:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited institution

Rank and Salary: Lecturer.Anticipated 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: $5,507 – $6,677 per month [Anticipated starting salary: $5,507 - $6,092 monthly]
• Lecturer B: $6,221 – $13,224 per month[Anticipated starting salary: $6,221 - $9,722 monthly]
• Lecturer C: $6,825 – $14,523 per month [Anticipated starting salary: $6,825 - $10,674 monthly]
• Lecturer D: $8,593 – $15,211 per month [Anticipated starting salary: $8,593 - $11,902 monthly]

Background 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 applicant’s 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: CSUB's 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 (661) 654-2111 or by logging on to their website athttps://www.csub.edu/compliance/Clery.

EEO 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, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, 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.

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The Interdisciplinary Studies Program is collecting application materials for a pool of lecturers with positions available as determined by need during the 2026-27 academic year. Appointments from the lecturer pool are temporary and often made just prior to the start of the academic term.

The Interdisciplinary Studies Program is collecting application materials for a pool of lecturers with positions available as determined by need during the 2026-27 academic year. Appointments from the lecturer pool are temporary and often made just prior to the start of the academic term.