Lecture Pool for Department of Philosophy AY 26-27

California State University- East Bay; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 170,000; Part time

Job summary

California State University, East Bay invites applications for a pool of part-time lecturers in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. Positions may include teaching a variety of courses across philosophy and religious studies, with office hours for mentoring students and potential assignments at the Hayward campus, Concord Center, or online.

Applicants should have a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Philosophy or Religious Studies (or near completion) and some teaching experience.
• Evidence of active research or scholarship (or progress toward completing dissertation).
• Ability to teach a diverse student body.

Responsibilities

• Teach one or more courses from the offering list (e.g., Workshop in Clear Thinking, Introduction to Logic, lower-division general education courses, upper-division History of Philosophy, Religious Studies, Human Rights and Social Justice, Philosophy of Science, Applied Ethics).
• Mentor students during office hours; may teach online or at Hayward, Concord Center, or online.
• Perform all duties within the state of California.

Education

Ph.D. in Philosophy or Religious Studies

Near completion of Ph.D.

Job description

FACULTY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES

Part-Time Lecturer Pool Position

POSITION AVAILABLE

One or more temporary, part-timelecturers for a pool from which instructors will be considered forappointments as they become available for Fall Semester 2026,and/or Spring Semester 2027.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Philosophy &Religious Studies presently consists of 5 tenured and tenure-trackfaculty and offers an undergraduate program leading to the B.A. inPhilosophy (with Concentrations in Philosophy and ReligiousStudies) and minors in Philosophy and Religious Studies. Thedepartment has approximately 30 majors and 10 minors, and offers awide variety of general education courses.

DUTIES OF THE POSITION

Teaching one or more of a varietyof courses, which may include: Workshop in Clear Thinking,Introduction to Logic, and lower-division philosophy coursesincorporated in general education clusters; and upper-divisioncourses in the areas of the History of Philosophy, ReligiousStudies, Human Rights and Social Justice, Philosophy of Science,and Applied Ethics. Teaching assignments include office hours formentoring students. Please note that teaching assignments atCalifornia State University, East Bay may include courses at theHayward campus, Concord Center, and/or online. The policy andexpectation of the California State University is that all facultymembers will perform all of their duties within the state ofCalifornia.

RANK AND SALARY

Lecturer. Salary is dependent uponeducational preparation and experience. Position appointment issubject to budgetary authorization.

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 ofthe appropriate range, commensurate with education andexperience.

DATE OF APPOINTMENT

Fall Semester begins August 17, 2026;Spring Semester begins January 19, 2027.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must have the Ph.D. inPhilosophy or Religious Studies or equivalent (or be near completion) and some teaching experience, evidence of activeresearch or scholarship (or progress towards completingdissertation) and ability to teach diverse student body.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

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

Condition(s) of Employment

California State University, East Bay hires only individualslawfully authorized to work in the United States. All offers ofemployment are contingent upon presentation of documentsdemonstrating the appointee’s identity and eligibility to work inaccordance with provisions of the Immigration Reform and ControlAct. A background check (including a criminal records check andprior employment verification) must be completed and cleared priorto the start of employment. The policy and expectation of theCalifornia 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, butis not limited to: criminal records check, verification of academiccredentials, licenses, certificates, credit history, professionalreferences and/or verification of work history is required for employment. Cal State East Bay will issue a conditional offer ofemployment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if thebackground check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it isdiscovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsifiedinformation. Unsatisfactory results may also affect the continuedemployment of current Cal State East Bay employees who wereconditionally offered the position.

All background checks are conducted through the university's thirdparty vendor, Accurate.

EEO Statement

CSUEB is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexualorientation, or disability. All university programs and activitiesare open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color,ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law andfederal civil rights laws, Cal State, East Bay provides equalopportunity in education and employment without unlawfuldiscrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color,ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunitymeans ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in an university environment and in their communities. The CSU complieswith Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of theEducation Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equityin Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I,Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable stateand federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s NondiscriminationPolicy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and allforms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in alluniversity programs, policies, and practices.

Other Information

All California State University campuses, including Cal State East Bay, are smoke and tobacco-free. For more information, please visitour website here.

In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the Cal State East Bay Annual Campus Security Report is available here.

Mandated Reporter

The incumbent in this position may be considered a mandatedreporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Actand will be required to comply with requirements set forth in theCSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Sponsorship

Cal State East Bay is not a sponsoring agency for Lecturerpositions and we are not an E-Verify employer.

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May 07, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific DaylightTime