Part-Time Finance Lecturer – Flexible Academic Role

California State University, Bakersfield; California (MO); On-site; USD 61,000 - 170,000; Part time

Job summary

California State University, Bakersfield’s Department of Accounting and Finance invites applications for our ongoing pool of part-time Finance lecturers for the 2026-27 academic year. The positions are temporary and can range from a single day to a full semester, with duties assigned as needed across Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.

Applicants must hold a Finance-focused degree with professional credentials or a graduate business degree with substantial finance experience; PhD and prior university

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance with an accounting concentration and a professional credential (CFA, CFP, or CLU) required.
• Graduate degree in business with substantial industry experience in finance required.
• Ph.D. in Finance or related field and/or university teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pool is used to fill short-term temporary Lecturer positions across campus.
• Appointments may last from one day to a whole semester.
• Continuous applicant pool for the 2026-27 academic year; new pool will open for the next year when available.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, or a closely related field with an accounting concentration, along with a professional accounting credential (e.g., CFA, CFP, or CLU)

Graduate degree in a business-related field with substantial industry experience in finance.

Ph.D. in Finance or a closely related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Prior university-level teaching experience.

Job description

California State University, Bakersfield’s Department of Accounting and Finance invites applications for our ongoing pool of part-time Finance lecturers for the 2026-27 academic year. The positions are temporary and can range from a single day to a full semester, with duties assigned as needed across Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.

Applicants must hold a Finance-focused degree with professional credentials or a graduate business degree with substantial finance experience; PhD and prior university