2026-27 Lecturer Pool Department of Mathematics

Job Description

Position: Lecturer Pool for the Mathematics Department

Type: Temporary, Part-time Academic Year: 2026/2027 Available: Fall 2026/Spring 2027

Location: Department of Mathematics
California State University, Bakersfield
9001 Stockdale Highway
Bakersfield, CA 93311-1099

Contact: Dr. Maureen E. Rush mrush@csub.edu

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 covers nearly 25,000 square miles and is home to a socially and ethnically diverse population of over 11,000 students. 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 accolades CSU Bakersfield has received include Third Way's #9 Most Economic Mobility Index (2023), Washington Monthly's #10 Best Bang for the Buck for Western Colleges and #11 Best Master's University (2023), and US News and World Report's #16 Top Public School in the West (2023).

CSU Bakersfield serves 9,800 undergraduate students and 1,400 graduate, credential, and post-baccalaureate students. 63.5% of CSU Bakersfield's students are Hispanic/Latinx, 21.5% are Caucasian, 7.1% are Asian, 4.9% are African-American, 2.3% are multiracial, 0.5% are American Indian/Alaskan Native, and 0.2% are Hawaiian/Pacific Islander. CSU Bakersfield is a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).

College Information:

The College of Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering (NSME) consists of eight departments. With millions of dollars in federal grants and scholarships, state-of-the-art facilities, outstanding faculty, and brand-new degree programs, NSME is on the cutting edge of STEM and health education to empower the Kern County economy. Visit https://www.csub.edu/nsme for additional information.

Department Information

The Department of Mathematics offers B.S. degrees in Pure and in Applied Mathematics, in Teaching Mathematics, and in Statistical Data Science. It is a student-focused department that prides itself on discussion-based learning, on its commitment to student learning and undergraduate research. We have generous computer lab facilities for our students, as well as a new Artificial Intelligence Learning Hub.

Position Description:

The Department of Mathematics at 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 campus with 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 this pool ad will only be good for the current academic year. This pool will be closed effective May 31st. If you wish to be considered for the next academic year, you will need to apply to the new pool as it becomes available by June 15th.

Minimum Qualifications:

• It is expected that the successful applicant holds a master's degree in mathematics or statistics.

Preferred Qualifications:

• It is preferred if the applicant has college teaching experience

Rank and Salary:

Lecturer and salary is dependent upon educational preparation and experience. Position's 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. Salary will be pro-rated for part-time assignments.

Application Process:

Please apply online at the CSUB Careers site (https://careers.csub.edu/en-us/listing/).