2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - History

California State University, Chico; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 61,458 - 74,515; Part time

Job summary

A California State University is seeking applications for a part-time faculty lecturer in the Department of History. The candidate must possess a relevant degree and demonstrate excellence in teaching and the use of English. Responsibilities include class instruction and preparation, with a commitment to supporting a diverse learning environment. This temporary position invites applications for the 2026-2027 academic year, with duties contingent on departmental needs and student enrollment.

Qualifications

• Must have an appropriate degree from an accredited university.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at a college level.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required.

Responsibilities

• Duties include instruction, class preparation, grading, and office hours.
• Work effectively, respectfully, and collaboratively in diverse settings.

Skills

Excellence in teaching

Proficiency in English

Ability to work in a multiethnic environment

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree

Job description

Apply now Job no: 555696
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Los Angeles
Categories: Unit 3 – CFA – California Faculty Association, Faculty – Letters/Humanities, Temporary, Part Time

College: College of Natural and Social Sciences

Department of History

Instructional Faculty – Part-time Temporary/Lecturer Pool

Overview

The History Department in the College of Natural & Social Sciences 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 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 an appropriate degree from an accredited university (master's degree for undergraduate courses; doctoral degree, or master's degree and substantial teaching experience for graduate courses).
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at a college level.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required.
• As a University dedicated to engagement, service and the public good, 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.

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.

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.

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.

Required Documentation

• A cover letter specifically addressing minimum and preferred qualifications.
• A 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 students who are among the first‑generation of their family to attend a college or university.
• An updated curriculum vitae.
• List of CSU courses previously taught, and/or courses or topics areas qualified for and requesting careful consideration to teach in the upcoming academic year.
• Official transcripts will be required upon hire offer and prior to employment.
• Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• A United States (US) Equivalency certification is required for earned/awarded/conferred foreign terminal degrees.

Application

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

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.

Beginning January 1, 2022, campuses may not hire or reappoint an employee to perform CSU‑related work outside of California. Requests for exceptions are very limited based on CSU Policy and must have prior written approval from the University President.

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 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 will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last seven years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and 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 the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Equal Opportunity & EEO Statement

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, California State University, Los Angeles provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin.

California State University, Los Angeles 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, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti‑discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy.

We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices. California State University, Los Angeles is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment.

We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At California State University, Los Angeles, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.