Lecture Pool for Department of Philosophy AY 26-27

FACULTY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES

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 Department of Philosophy & Religious Studies presently consists of 5 tenured and tenure-track faculty and offers an undergraduate program leading to the B.A. in Philosophy (with Concentrations in Philosophy and Religious Studies) and minors in Philosophy and Religious Studies. The department has approximately 30 majors and 10 minors, and offers a wide variety of general education courses.

DUTIES OF THE POSITION: Teaching one or more of a variety of courses, which may include: Workshop in Clear Thinking, Introduction to Logic, and lower-division philosophy courses incorporated in general education clusters; and upper-division courses in the areas of the History of Philosophy, Religious Studies, Human Rights and Social Justice, Philosophy of Science, and Applied Ethics. Teaching assignments include office hours for mentoring students. 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 is 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 17, 2026; Spring Semester begins January 19, 2027.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have the Ph.D. in Philosophy or Religious Studies or equivalent (or be near completion) and some teaching experience, evidence of active research or scholarship (or progress towards completing dissertation) and ability to teach diverse student body.

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