About this position
Job No: 557546 Work Type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer Location: East Bay Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Letters/Humanities, Temporary, Part Time FACULTY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY AND GLOBAL CULTURES Part-Time Lecturer Pool Position POSITION AVAILABLE: The Department of History and Global Cultures seeks one or more part-time lecturers for a pool from which instructors will be considered for teaching appointments as they become available for Fall Semester 2026 and Spring Semester 2027. Teaching appointments are in the disciplines of Anthropology and History, as well as two interdisciplinary majors, Global Studies and History-Social Science (Teacher Preparation Concentration). THE DEPARTMENT: History and Global Cultures offers a range of lower- and upper-division undergraduate courses to approximately 250 majors pursuing four undergraduate BA degrees and one graduate MA degree: Anthropology BA Global Studies BA History BA History-Social Science (Teacher Preparation Concentration) BA History MA Department faculty also instruct students completing General Education requirements and a Public History Certificate. DUTIES OF THE POSITION: Teaching assignments may be in several programs or levels, including lower- and upper-division or graduate courses in diverse historical and anthropological subjects; advanced methods and research skills courses; applied or career fields in public history, cultural resource management, and teaching; and advising or skills labs for student success. A full listing of current courses may be found in the 2026-2027 University Catalog. High-impact pedagogies and applied or career emphases are desired, along with inclusive content and teaching that comprehends East Bay's student demographics. Courses may be in person on the Hayward campus, hybrid, 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: M.A. or M.S. in History, Anthropology, or related field required; A.B.D. or Ph.D. in Anthropology or History, or related fields, and university teaching experience is preferred. Demonstrated commitment to student success and innovative teaching, including advanced experience and/or professional development involving the Canvas LMS. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Positions open until filled. Applications are considered on a continuous basis. Applicants must submit the following: 1) A cover letter describing their teaching or course interests, degree or career qualifications, and teaching experiences and/or professional development related to teaching; 2) a complete and current CV or resume; 3) two letters of recommendation by persons familiar with their teaching or career experience; 4) graduate transcripts; and 5) academic application (see "Apply Now"). Condition(s) of Employment 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. 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. Satisfactory completion of a background check that may include, but is not limited to: criminal records check, verification of academic credentials, licenses, certificates, credit history, professional references and/or verification of work history is required for employment. Cal State East Bay will issue a conditional offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Unsatisfactory results may also affect the continued employment of current Cal State East Bay employees who were conditionally offered the position. All background checks are conducted through the university's third party vendor, Accurate. EEO Statement CSUEB is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or disability. All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal State, East Bay provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. The CSU complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act,
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- This listing
- $5,507 – $15,211 per year
- History median
- $3,100/ course, n=43
- California median
- $10,093/ course, n=302
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