FACULTY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE

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 2025, and/or Spring Semester 2026.

THE DEPARTMENT: The Political Science Department offers a B.A. in Political Science with the following concentrations: Pre-Law, Public Affairs and Administration, and Traditional. The department offers a range of lower- and upper-division Political Science and General Education undergraduate courses for political science majors and non-majors. 

DUTIES OF THE POSITION:  Teaching assignments may be in lower-division or upper-division courses in the following areas:  American Government (such as American Political Institutions, California Politics/Public Policy, among others), Public Law, Political Theory, and Comparative Government. Please note that teaching assignments at California State University, East Bay may include courses at the Hayward campus, Concord Center, and/or online. The policy and expectation of the California State University that all faculty members will perform all of their duties within the state of California.

RANK AND SALARY: Lecturer. Salary is dependent upon educational preparation and experience. Position appointment is subject to budgetary authorization.

The salary schedule information for the Lecturer - Academic Year Classification is available based on the following ranges:

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.

DATE OF APPOINTMENT: Fall Semester begins August 18, 2025 and Spring Semester begins January 20, 2026.

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum M.A. in Political Science; Ph.D. in Political Science, or a J.D. (law) preferred. Some university teaching experience is required.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Positions open until filled. Applications are considered on a continuous basis. All applicants must submit a letter of application, a complete and current vita, graduate transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and the academic application (see "Apply Now") through Page Up.

Note: 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.

CSUEB is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation or disability. The University is committed to the principles of diversity in employment and to creating a stimulating learning environment for its diverse student body.

Sponsorship

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

About California State University East Bay

Become a part of California State University, East Bay's 50-year tradition of academic excellence. We are an academically rich, multicultural learning environment that has prepared 90,000 graduates for productive careers.As a CSUEB Faculty/Staff member, you'll enjoy outstanding benefits that support work/life quality, including fee waiver exemption, recreational fitness facilities, arts and cultural events discounts, and more. Together, we can make a difference!

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