Part-Time Political Science Lecturer — Shape Policy Leaders

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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 POLITICAL SCIENCE

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 Political Science Department offers a B.A. in Political Science with the following concentrations:
Pre-Law, Public Affairs and Administration, and Traditional. The department offers a range of lower- and upper-division Political Science and General Education undergraduate courses for political science majors and non-majors.

DUTIES OF THE POSITION:
Teaching assignments may be in lower-division or upper-division courses in the following areas:
American Government (such as American Political Institutions, California Politics/Public Policy, among others),Public Law, Political Theory, and Comparative Government.

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 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:
Minimum M.A. in Political Science;
Ph.D. in Political Science, or a J.D. (law) preferred. Some university teaching experience is required.

Final date to receive applications:
Positions open until filled. Applications are considered on a continuous basis. All applicants must submit a letter of application, a complete and current vita, graduate transcripts,three letters of recommendation, and the academic application (see "Apply Now") through Page Up.

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…