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2026-27 Lecturer Pool Department of Physics

Position:
Lecturer Pool for the Department of Physics and Engineering (Physics)

Type:
Temporary, Part-time Academic Year: 2026/2027 Available:
Fall 2026/Spring 2027

Location:

Department of Physics and Engineering California State University, Bakersfield 9001 Stockdale Highway Bakersfield, CA  Contact: physics-position

Deadline:
Positions open until filled. Applications considered as needed, on a continuous basis throughout the academic year. A new application must be submitted each year.

University Background: CSU Bakersfield, founded in 1970, is a regional, comprehensive university serving the southern San Joaquin Valley of California. CSU Bakersfield's service area covers nearly 25,000 square miles and is home to a socially and ethnically diverse population. CSU Bakersfield is the only four-year degree granting institution within a 100-mile radius. Due to this, CSU Bakersfield has a vital role in educational obtainment, economic development, and quality of life within the region.

The campus serves approximately 9,400 undergraduate students and 1,350 graduate, credential, and post-baccalaureate students. CSU Bakersfield is a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). The accolades recently received by CSU Bakersfield include: #18 in Top Public Schools in the West and #21 in Top Performers on Social Mobility (U.S. News & World Report, 2026), 4.5 out of 5 stars and named one of America's Best Colleges (Money, 2026), #8 in Master's Universities, #17 in Best Bang for the Buck:
West, and #44 in Best Colleges for Your Tuition (and Tax) Dollars (Washington Monthly, 2025), #4 in California Mobility Index (College Futures Foundation, 2025), #23 in Social Mobility Index (CollegeNET, 2025), #9 in Economic Mobility Index (Third Way, 2024), and in the Top 50 Most Affordable Colleges and Universities in the US (University HQ, 2025).

College Information:
The College of Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering (NSME) consists of eight departments. With millions of dollars in federal grants and scholarships, state-of-the-art facilities, outstanding faculty, and brand-new degree programs, NSME is on the cutting edge of STEM and health education to empower the Kern County economy. Visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for additional information.

Department Information:
The Department of Physics & Engineering currently offers a BS in Physics, a BS in Engineering (with optional concentrations in Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, Engineering Management, Petroleum Engineering, and Energy and Power).

Position

Description:

The Department of Physics and Engineering at California State University Bakersfield accepts applications on an ongoing basis for our pool of part-time lecturers.

Applicant pools are used to fill short-term temporary Lecturer positions across our campus with the possibility of rehiring. Appointments may last from one day to a whole semester. This applicant pool may be used to fill vacant positions on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year. Applications in this pool ad will only be good for the current academic year. This pool will be closed effective May 31st.

If you wish to be considered for the next academic year, you will need to apply to the new pool as it becomes available by June 15th.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Masters degree in Physics, Astronomy, Applied Physics, or Engineering Physics, or closely related field, or equivalent experiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A PhD degree in Physics, Astronomy, Applied Physics, or Engineering Physics, or closely related field, or equivalent experiences.
• Prior teaching experiences at the university level.

Rank and Salary:
Lecturer and salary is dependent upon educational preparation and experience. Position's 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. Salary will be pro-rated for part-time assignments.

Application Process:

Please apply online at the CSUB Careers site.

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 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.

Education Code 89521 Requirements:
Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision…