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FACULTY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

DEPARTMENT OF HOSPITALITY, RECREATION AND TOURISM

Part-Time Lecturer Pool Position

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 Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism Department at California State University East Bay prepares students to graduate as leaders in the field of hospitality, recreation, tourism management and recreation therapy. Our program provides opportunities for 4-year, transfer, international, and non-traditional students. Courses are offered in a variety of formats including online, in-person, and hybrid to accommodate full-time, part-time, and online-only students. Learning occurs through both experiential learning and practical theoretical application. Experiential learning experiences include course projects, event planning, tours, site visits, service learning, and internship experiences. The program supports the development of students' leadership, communication, technical, data-driven decision-making, and critical thinking skills through immersion in the industry-relevant curriculum.

DUTIES OF THE POSITION: The Department of Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism is seeking part-time lecturers to teach in the areas of recreation, hospitality, recreation therapy, and tourism. Please note that teaching assignments at California State University, East Bay include may courses at the Hayward campus, the Concord Center, and/or online. The policy and expectation of the California State University is that all faculty members will perform all of their duties within the state of California.  

RANK AND SALARY: Salary is dependent upon educational preparation and experience. Please be advised that an appointment is contingent upon budget and enrollment considerations and subject to order of assignment provisions. The salary ranges for the Lecturer-Academic Year classification are listed below:

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.

DATES OF APPOINTMENT:

Fall Semester Start & End dates: 08/17/26 - 12/18/26

Spring Semester Start & End dates: 01/19/27 - 05/21/27

QUALIFICATIONS: A Master's degree is required to teach lecture-based lower division courses, with a minimum of at least one degree (BS or MS) in Hospitality, Recreation, Recreation Therapy, Tourism, or a directly related field.

PREFERRED: Management experience in one of the industries is highly preferred.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Positions open until filled. Applications are considered on a continuous basis. Applicants must submit (1) a letter of interest, (2) a complete and current vita, (3) an academic application through PageUp ("Apply Now"), (4) graduate transcripts, and (5) two letters of professional recommendation.

Condition(s) of Employment

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 the appointee's identity and eligibility to work in accordance with provisions of 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. The policy and expectation of the California State University is that all faculty members will perform all of their duties within the state of California. 

Satisfactory completion of a background check that may include, but is not limited to: criminal records check, verification of academic credentials, licenses, certificates, credit history, professional references and/or verification of work history is required for employment.  Cal State East Bay will issue a conditional offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Unsatisfactory results may also affect the continued employment of current Cal State East Bay employees who were conditionally offered the position.

All background checks are conducted through the university's third party vendor, Accurate. 

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.

Other Information

All California State University campuses, including Cal State East Bay, are smoke and tobacco-free.  For more information, please visit our website here.

In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the Cal State East Bay Annual Campus Security Report is available here. 

Mandated Reporter

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

Sponsorship

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

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