Psychology Lecturer – Online & On-Campus Courses

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Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: East Bay
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA
- California Faculty Association, Faculty
- Social Sciences, Temporary, Part Time

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY

POSITION AVAILABLE:

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

THE DEPARTMENT:

The Department of Psychology is in the College of Science. It serves overeight hundred undergraduate majors, about
90% of whom are working toward a B.A. degree. The remaining 10% are pursuing a B.S. degree, which offers options in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and Ergonomics & Human Factors. The diversity of our student body leads to rich classroom discussion and an opportunity to mentor historically underserved students. The department emphasizes the science of psychology in all its courses and includes opportunities for hands-on research for all students.

For additional information on the department: http://www. csueastbay.edu/psychology/

DUTIES OF THE POSITION:

Teaching assigned classes in psychology. Preparing syllabi and other course materials, planning class sessions and out-of-class activities, communicating with students and helping them with class material as appropriate, and holding regular office hours. Please note that teaching assignments at California State University, East Bay may include courses at the Hayward campus, Concord Center, and/or online. The policy and expectation of the California State University is that all faculty members will perform all of their duties within the state of California.

RANK AND SALARY:
Lecturer. Salary is dependent upon educational preparation and experience. Position appointment is subject to budgetary authorization.

The salary schedule information for the Lecturer - Academic Year Classification is available based on the following ranges:

The anticipated hiring range is generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range, commensurate with education and experience.

DATE OF APPOINTMENT:
Fall Semester begins August 17, 2026;
Spring Semester begins January 19, 2027.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Ph.D. in Psychology (or related field) or enrollment in a Ph.D. program with sufficient progress towards the degree is preferred. Candidates who possess a Master’s degree and teaching experience in an appropriate field will be considered.

Final date to receive applications:
Positions open until filled. Applications are considered on a continuous basis.

Condition(s) of Employment

California State University, East Bay hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent upon presentation of documents demonstrating the appointee’s identity and eligibility to work in accordance with provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. A background check (including a criminal records check and prior employment verification) must be completed and cleared prior to the start of employment.

The policy and expectation of the California 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, but is not limited to: criminal records check, verification of academic credentials, licenses, certificates, credit history, professional references and/or verification of work history is required for employment. Cal State East Bay will issue a conditional offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.

Unsatisfactory results may also affect the continued employment of current Cal State East Bay employees who were conditionally offered the position.

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

EEO Statement

CSUEB is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or disability. 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, Cal State, East Bay provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful…