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Apply now Job no: 557145. Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer. Location: East Bay. Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time, Faculty - Natural Sciences.

DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

The Department of Biological Sciences offers B.S., B.A., and MS degree programs as well as a Biotechnology Certificate program. The department has approximately 800 undergraduate majors, 50 MS students, 17 tenure‑track faculty and 7 staff. Teaching resources include eleven laboratory classrooms, greenhouse facilities, and a natural history collections room.

POSITION AVAILABLE

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.

THE DEPARTMENT

The B.S. in Biological Sciences includes a rigorous core sequence in biological sciences, including courses in chemistry, physics, selected mathematics and statistics courses. Within the B.S. degree, students can select a concentration in Physiology, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Microbiology and Biomedical Lab Sciences, and Forensic Science. Additionally, the department offers a B.A. in Biological Sciences with concentration in Biology Education designed to prepare students for careers in secondary science education.

DUTIES OF THE POSITION

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.

RANK AND SALARY

Lecturer. Salary is dependent upon educational preparation and experience. Appointment is subject to budgetary authorization. The salary schedule information is based on ranges; the anticipated hiring range is near the minimum of the appropriate range, commensurate with education and experience.

DATE OF APPOINTMENT

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

QUALIFICATIONS

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

APPLICATION DEADLINE

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

CONDITION(S) OF EMPLOYMENT

California State University, East Bay hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All offers are contingent upon presentation of documents demonstrating identity and eligibility. A background check, including a criminal records check and prior employment verification, must be completed prior to employment. The policy and expectation of the university is that all faculty members perform all duties within California.

MANDATED REPORTER

The incumbent may be considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with requirements set forth in the CSU Executive Order 1083.

SPONSORSHIP

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

EEO STATEMENT

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 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. 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 (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 or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.