2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - Civil Engineering

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LOS ANGELES FOUNDATION; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 61,458 - 74,515; Part time

Job summary

A California university is seeking part-time faculty lecturers for its Civil Engineering Department for the 2026-27 academic year. Applicants should have at least a bachelor's degree and substantial teaching experience, particularly in areas of Construction Management. The role entails instruction, grading, and availability for short-notice assignments. Candidates with a commitment to a multicultural environment and proficiency in English are preferred. Applications must be submitted by April 15, 2026.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree and substantial teaching experience for lower division courses.
• Experience in Construction Management areas is preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral English is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform instruction, class preparation, grading, and maintain office hours as needed.
• Course assignments are determined based on departmental needs.
• Other duties may be assigned by the Department Chair.

Skills

Teaching experience

Ability to work in multicultural environments

Proficiency in English

Education

Bachelor's or higher degree in relevant field

Job description

2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - Civil Engineering

Job no: 555383
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Los Angeles
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time, Faculty - Engineering

College: Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology (ECST)
Position Title: 2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - Civil Engineering
Department: Civil Engineering
Instructional Faculty – Part-time Temporary/Lecturer Pool

The Civil Engineering Department in the College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology 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

Specify degree requirement (may vary by course level; e.g., bachelor’s degree and substantial teaching experience for lower division courses; master’s degree for upper division undergraduate courses; doctoral degree, or master’s degree and substantial teaching experience for graduate courses) as appropriate to the discipline. Candidates with bachelor’s degree and extensive experience in specific areas of Construction Management (e.g., Building Information Modeling, Cost Estimation and Financial Management, or Construction Legal Aspects and Risk Management) may be considered to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the area of Construction Management.

Applicants should have the ability and interest in working with a multiethnic, multicultural environment and demonstrate 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 appropriate to the discipline.

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.

Salary Schedule (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.

Application

Deadline: For full consideration, complete applications must be submitted by April 15, 2026. Applications received after the deadline may be considered.

Required Documentation:

1. Cover letter specifically addressing minimum and preferred qualifications.
2. Narrative statement describing your commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students in a multicultural/multiethnic urban campus environment with a substantial population of first‑generation students.
3. Updated curriculum vitae.
4. List of CSU courses previously taught, and/or courses or topic areas qualified for and requesting careful consideration to teach in the upcoming academic year.
5. Official transcripts will be required upon hire offer and prior to employment.
6. Proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Application link: [Insert link]

Note: The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Background Check: A background check (including a criminal records check) must be satisfactorily completed. Offers of employment are conditional and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or if it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Applicants must disclose whether they have received a final administrative or judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last seven years, after meeting the minimum qualifications but before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. We comply with federal and state civil rights laws and are committed to an inclusive environment.