California State University-Los Angeles

2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool -Honors College

Location
Los Angeles, CA
Pay
$5,507 – $15,211 per course
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
March 31, 2026

About this position

2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool -Honors College Job No: 555659 Work Type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer Location: Southern California: Los Angeles Categories: Bargaining Unit: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Job Search Category/Discipline: Faculty - Letters/Humanities, Appointment Type: Temporary, Time Basis: Part Time College: Honors College Position Title: 2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - Honors College Department of Honors College Instructional Faculty - Part-time Temporary/Lecturer Pool Position Details: The Honors College Department at Cal State LA, is seeking applications for a pool of part-time faculty lecturers with positions available as determined by need during the 2026-2027 academic year. Positions will be filled as needed for each academic semester. Part-time faculty lecturers are hired with conditional appointments based on enrollment and budget. Hires from the pool of applicants are made when there are instructional needs to fill coursework offered by an academic department based on changing enrollment patterns, changes to tenure-track faculty assignments, and other factors that cannot be addressed with existing faculty. Initial appointments are typically for one semester, but occasionally academic year initial appointments are made. Appointments may be renewed based on department needs, funding, and performance. Often appointments are made just prior to the start of the semester so some faculty lecturers may need to be available on very short notice. Minimum Qualifications: Candidate must have at least a Master's degree from an accredited university. Candidate should possess disciplinary expertise connected to the course to be taught. Demonstrated excellence in teaching at a college level. The successful candidate will be expected to join faculty, staff, students, and administrators in our University's shared commitment to the principles of engagement, service, and the public good. Applicants should have the ability to relate well to others within the academic environment and demonstrate ability and/or interest in working in a multiethnic, multicultural environment. Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching. Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required. Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to those with experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment. Preference will also be given to those with relevant work experience and training. Appropriate doctoral or terminal degree. Duties: Duties of part-time faculty lecturers include instruction, class preparation, grading, and office hours. Other duties may be assigned based on departmental needs. Course assignments, including dates, time, and modality, are made by the Department Chair under the direction of the College Dean. Faculty will teach HNRS courses and be available for office hours. The successful candidate will be committed to the academic success of all our students and to an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates diversity and differences. To this end, the successful candidate will work effectively, respectfully, and collaboratively in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings. In addition, the successful candidate will be ready to join faculty, staff, students, and administrators in our University's shared commitment to the principles of engagement, service, and the public good. Salary: Initial Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The salary schedule information for the faculty lecturer: Academic Year-month Classification is available based on the following ranges: (per salary schedule 7/1/2024) Lecturer A/2 Full-time equivalent Salary Range: $5,507 - $6,677 Lecturer B/3 Full-time equivalent Salary Range: $6,221 - $13,224 Lecturer C/4 Full-time equivalent Salary Range: $6,825 - $14,523 Lecturer D/5 Full-time equivalent Salary Range: $8,593 - $15,211 The anticipated monthly hiring range is generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Most new faculty lecturers are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank. The University: California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) is one of 22 campuses within the California State University system. The University is the premier comprehensive public university in the heart of Los Angeles. Cal State LA is ranked number one in the U.S. for the upward mobility of its students, and is dedicated to engagement, service, and the public good. We offer nationally recognized programs in science, the arts, business, criminal justice, engineering, nursing, education, ethnic studies, and the humanities. Our faculty have a strong commitment to scholarship, research, creative pursuits, community engagement, and service. Our 240,000 alumni reflect the City and County's dynamic mix of populations. The University has one of the most diverse student populations of any college or university in the nation. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, and Asian-American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, Cal State LA recognizes the transformative power of education and embraces its duty to identify and serve the needs of all of its students. The University is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live, work and learn in an atmosphere of civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. The Department/Division School: With core learning goals focused on civic engagement, leadership, and knowledge creation, it prepares students to address the most pressing challenges of the 21st century. The Honors College offers the resources of a major public university combined with the best features of a liberal arts college. Exceptional faculty and interdisciplinary courses foster the intellectual curiosity of all stude

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This listing
$15,211
Humanities median
$4,920/ course, n=61
California median
$10,286/ course, n=295

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