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To thrive as a Temporary PhD Student, you need a solid background in your research field, critical thinking, and strong academic writing skills, usually supported by a relevant master's degree or equivalent academic preparation. Familiarity with research methodologies, data analysis software (such as SPSS, R, or MATLAB), and reference management tools is typically required. Initiative, time management, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for collaborating with supervisors and peers while managing complex projects. These competencies ensure you can contribute meaningfully to research, meet academic milestones, and adapt to the dynamic demands of doctoral studies.

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A Temporary PhD Student is an individual who is enrolled in a doctoral program for a limited duration, often for research purposes, internships, or exchange programs. Unlike regular PhD students, their enrollment is not permanent and usually has a predefined end date. Temporary PhD students may participate in research projects, collaborate with faculty, or gain specialized skills relevant to their field. Their stay is often dictated by specific academic agreements or project needs. After their temporary period, they typically return to their home institution or program.

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Temporary Phd Students are typically enrolled in a doctoral program and focus on their own research, often funded by grants or stipends. Research Assistants usually hold a bachelor's or master's degree and assist with specific research tasks. While both roles involve research work in academic or research settings, the main difference lies in their educational status and responsibilities.

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Temporary PhD Students often juggle intensive research projects alongside teaching, coursework, or administrative duties, which can be challenging to balance. Time management and setting clear priorities are crucial, as deadlines for experiments, publications, or reports may overlap. Additionally, adapting quickly to new research teams or topics can be demanding, especially if the temporary position involves a steep learning curve. Open communication with supervisors and proactive planning can help manage these challenges effectively.
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Department of Mathematics Part-Time Lecturer Pool

California State University

San Bernardino, CA • On-site

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Department of Mathematics Part-Time Lecturer Pool
Job no: 546168
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: San Bernardino - San Bernardino Campus
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Mathematics/Statistics, Temporary, Part Time
California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) is a preeminent center of intellectual and cultural activity in the Inland Empire region of Southern California. Opened in 1965 and set at the foothills of the beautiful San Bernardino mountains, the university serves approximately 19,000 students. CSUSB is a federally recognized minority-serving and Hispanic-serving institution that reflects the dynamic diversity of the region and has the most diverse student population of any university in the Inland Empire: 74 percent of its students are members of underrepresented groups, 80 percent are first-generation, and 56 percent are Pell eligible. For more information on the campus, please visit the CSUSB website.
CSUSB employs 467 full-time faculty and offers 48 undergraduate, 35 graduate, and one doctoral degree programs and 14 academic programs with national accreditation. At CSUSB, diversity, equity and inclusion are values central to our mission. We recognize that diversity and inclusion in all its forms are necessary for our institutional success. By fully leveraging our diverse experiences, backgrounds and insights, we inspire innovation, challenge the status quo and create better outcomes for our students and community. As part of CSUSB's commitment to hire, develop and retain a diverse faculty, we offer a variety of networking, mentoring and development programs for our junior faculty. We are committed to building and sustaining a CSUSB community that is supportive and inclusive of all individuals. Qualified applicants with experience in ethnically diverse settings and/or who demonstrate a commitment to serving diverse student populations are strongly encouraged to apply.
JOB SUMMARY
The Mathematics Department at California State University, San Bernardino is seeking part-time lecturer applications from a diverse group of qualified individuals. The department is seeking experienced, well-organized, and student-centered individuals to teach Quantitative Reasoning, Mathematics for Educators or selected 2000-level courses at the San Bernardino Campus. Quantitative Reasoning instructors may also teach lab sections designed to support student success in college level mathematics. Candidates must have at least a Master's degree in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, or equivalent. Preference will be given to candidates who have prior teaching experience at the college or university level and who can furnish evidence of strong teaching. Candidates should demonstrate their ability to interact and work effectively with a wide and culturally diverse range of students, including first-generation college students. Preference will be given to those with experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment. Preference will also be given to those with relevant work experience and those who bring professional capabilities. To be considered to teach courses in the Mathematics for Educators sequence, preparation/experience in K-12 mathematics education and thorough familiarity with the California Common Core State Standards is strongly preferred.
This is a pool of part-time lecturers for the department to draw on as necessary and all appointments are temporary. Staffing decisions are made on a rolling basis typically beginning a few months prior to the start of an academic term right up to the beginning of the academic term. We recommend submitting your application at least 4 months before the beginning of an academic term to be considered for available positions.
TYPICAL ACTIVITIES
The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in Mathematics.
Qualified candidates must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse student population and to working effectively with faculty, staff and students across a wide range of disciplines.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Earned Master's degree in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, or the equivalent. We strongly encourage members of underrepresented groups to apply.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Degree in hand by time of appointment. (Master's in Mathematics, Mathematics Education or the equivalent)
  • To be considered to teach Mathematics courses above the 1000 level (other than Mathematics for Educators), some PhD-level coursework is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
    • Experience as an instructor of record in college level mathematics.
    • To teach courses at the 2000 level or above (other than Mathematics for Educators), a PhD in Mathematics, Mathematics Education or the equivalent is strongly preferred.
    • Experience facilitating diverse student groups using active learning pedagogical practices is preferred and should be described in the application.
    • To be considered to teach courses in the Mathematics for Educators sequence, the following are strongly preferred. Your interest in these courses and relevant experience/preparation should be described in the application.
      • Preparation and/or experience in K-12 mathematics education
      • Thorough familiarity with the California Common Core State Standards, including the Standards for Mathematical Practice

SPECIAL CONDITIONS
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.
Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with CSUSB. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Note: CSUSB cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.
Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that CSUSB has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to CSUSB or individuals in the university community.
For health and well-being, CSUSB is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Department of Mathematics is one of nine departments within the College of Natural Sciences. We offer four bachelor's degrees, a Master's degree, a minor in mathematics and a minor in statistics, as well as a Certificate in Introductory Actuarial Mathematics and a Subject Matter Authorization. Most of our students are the first in their families to go to college. More than half of our students are members of minority groups, and one quarter are from groups traditionally underrepresented in the sciences. CSUSB is nationally recognized as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and we are one of the top mathematics departments in graduating Hispanic students.
For more information regarding the position, please contact:
Department Chair,
Dr. Madeleine Jetter
mjetter@csusb.edu
Administrative Support
Allison Torres
atorres@csusb.edu
To find out more about the Department of Mathematics, see https://www.csusb.edu/mathematics.
Main: (909-537- 3011)
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit
  1. Curriculum Vitae or Resume
  2. Cover Letter that includes:

a. A brief statement of your teaching interest/philosophy
b. A listing of any courses previously taught
c. Whether you can teach at the Palm Desert or San Bernardino Campus and your availability
d. A listing of potential courses you would be interested in teaching - see the course catalog at https://catalog.csusb.edu/coursesaz/math/
  1. Unofficial copies of all postsecondary degree transcripts (official transcripts will be required prior to appointment).
  2. Reference List - names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three (3) referees whom we may contact to obtain letters of recommendation. Confidential letters of recommendation will be solicited from those listed as references on the application if the applicant is moved forward in the recruitment process.

Formal review of applications will be as needed.
If you are interested in this opportunity, we invite you to apply by using this CSU Recruit Hyperlink at:
https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/873/gateway/Default.aspx?c=apply&sJobIDs=546168&SourceTypeID=803&sLanguage=en-us&lApplicationSubSourceID=11248
Please Note: CSUSB is currently not sponsoring applicants for H-1B employment that are subject to the $100,000 fee established by the "Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers" issued on September 19, 2025. Applicants are responsible for determining the applicability of the fee.
Salary is commensurate with experience.
(Actual Salary will be in accordance with percentage of time appointed)
Lecturer A (Range 2) - $5,507 - $6,677
Lecturer B (Range 3) - $6,221 - $13,224
Lecturer C (Range 4) - $6,825 - $14,523
Lecturer D (Range 5) - $8,593 - $15,211
CSU Salary Schedule: https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/compensation/Pages/salary-schedule.aspx
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
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.
California State University, San Bernardino is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Violence, including Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking. This requires completion of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a two-year basis thereafter. (Executive Order 1096)
This position may be "Designated" under California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This would require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within 6 months of assuming office and every 2 years thereafter. Visit the Human Resources Conflict of Interest webpage link for additional information:
https://www.csusb.edu/human-resources/current-employees/employee-relations/conflict-interest
Advertised: Mar 14 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
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