Lecturer Pool for Department of Biological Sciences - AY 26-27

FACULTY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

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 Biological Sciences offers B.S., B.A., and MS degree programs as well as a Biotechnology Certificate program. The department has approximately 800 undergraduate majors, 50 MS students, 17 tenure-track faculty and 7 staff. Teaching resources available in the department include eleven laboratory classrooms, greenhouse facilities, and a natural history collections room. The B.S. in Biological Sciences includes a rigorous core sequence in biological sciences, including courses in chemistry, physics, selected mathematics and statistics courses. Within the B.S. degree, students can select a concentration in Physiology, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Microbiology and Biomedical Lab Sciences, and Forensic Science. Additionally, the department offers a B.A. in Biological Sciences with concentration in Biology Education designed to prepare students careers in secondary science education.

DUTIES OF THE POSITION: Part-time lecturer positions teaching major and non-major courses in Biology including Introductory Biology, Genetics, Developmental Genetics, Hematology, Microbiology and Human Physiology and Anatomy. 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: A Ph.D. degree in Biological Sciences or related field is required for these positions. However, for certain non-major courses only, the Ph.D. requirement may be waived, but M.S. is required.

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