California State University, San Bernardino
Location
San Bernardino, California
Salary
$5,507 - $15,211 / MONTH
The primary responsibility is to teach courses in Criminology and Criminal Justice on the San Bernardino Campus, covering specialized subject areas like Social Network Analysis, Victimology, and Police Administration. Qualified candidates must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse student population.
Candidates must hold at least a Master’s degree in Criminology/Criminal Justice or a related field at the time of employment and show evidence of teaching promise. A Ph.D. or extensive professional experience is desirable, along with prior college/university teaching experience.
California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) is a preeminent center of intellectual and cultural activity in the Inland Empire region of Southern California. Opened in 1965 and set at the foothills of the beautiful San Bernardino mountains, the university serves approximately 19,000 students. CSUSB is a federally recognized minority-serving and Hispanic-serving institution that reflects the dynamic diversity of the region and has the most diverse student population of any university in the Inland Empire: 74 percent of its students are members of underrepresented groups, 80 percent are first-generation, and 56 percent are Pell eligible. For more information on the campus, please visit the CSUSB website [https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5134539&targetURL=http://www.csusb.edu/].
The School of Criminology and Criminal Justice seeks applicants for its part-time lecturer pool. We are seeking experienced, well-organized, and student-centered individuals to teach on the San Bernardino Campus in the following subject areas: Social Network Analysis, Crime Prevention, Victimology, Correctional Administration, Police Administration, Terrorism, Juvenile Justice, Women & Crime, Domestic Violence, Drugs and the Criminal Justice System.
Candidates must have at least a Master’s degree in a field relevant to the curriculum of the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice. A Ph.D. or extensive professional experience is desirable. Preference will be given to candidates who have prior teaching experience at the college or university level and who can furnish evidence of strong teaching. Preference will also be given to those with relevant work experience and those who bring professional capabilities.
This is a pool of part-time lecturers for the department to draw on as necessary and all appointments are temporary. Staffing decisions are made on a rolling basis typically beginning a few months prior to the start of an academic term right up to the beginning of the academic term. We recommend submitting your application at least 4 months before the beginning of an academic term to be considered for available positions.
Qualified candidates must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse student population and to working effectively with faculty, staff and students across a wide range of disciplines.
Candidates must hold Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Criminology/Criminal Justice or related field at time of employment and demonstrate evidence of teaching promise.
The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with CSUSB. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment.
CSUSB cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.
Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that CSUSB has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to CSUSB or individuals in the university community.
For health and well-being, CSUSB is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.
School of Criminology and Criminal Justice | CSUSB [https://www.csusb.edu/criminal-justice]
Dr. Christine Famega
909 537-5285
How To Apply: Please submit
a. A brief statement of your teaching interest/philosophy b. A listing of any courses previously taught c. Your availability to teach at the San Bernardino Campus
d. A listing of potential courses you would be interested in teaching-please see our catalog Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice | CSUSB [https://catalog.csusb.edu/colleges-schools-departments/social-behavioral-sciences/criminal-justice/criminal-justice-ba/]
3. Reference List - names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three (3) referees whom we may contact to obtain letters of recommendation. Confidential letters of recommendation will be solicited from those listed as references on the application if the applicant is moved forward in the recruitment process.
Formal review of applications will Spring Semester 2026 and continue as needed.
If you are interested in this opportunity, we invite you to apply by using this CSU Recruit Hyperlink at:
https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/873/gateway/Default.aspx?c=apply&sJobIDs=554894&SourceTypeID=803&sLanguage=en-us&lApplicationSubSourceID=11243 [https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/873/gateway/Default.aspx?c=apply&sJobIDs=554894&SourceTypeID=803&sLanguage=en-us&lApplicationSubSourceID=11243]
Salary is commensurate with experience.
Lecturer A (Range 2) - $5,507 – $6,677
Lecturer B (Range 3) - $6,221 – $13,224
Lecturer C (Range 4) - $6,825 – $14,523
Lecturer D (Range 5) - $8,593 – $15,211
https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/compensation/Pages/salary-schedule.aspx [https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/compensation/Pages/salary-schedule.aspx]
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
California State University, San Bernardino is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Violence, including Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking. This requires completion of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a two-year basis thereafter. (Executive Order 1096)
This position may be “Designated” under California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This would require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within 6 months of assuming office and every 2 years thereafter. Visit the Human Resources Conflict of Interest webpage link for additional information: https://www.csusb.edu/human-resources/current-employees/employee-relations/conflict-interest [https://www.csusb.edu/human-resources/current-employees/employee-relations/conflict-interest]
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Market context
California colleges often keep part-time lecturer pools open to meet changing course schedules and student demand in criminology and criminal justice. Competition is usually strongest for candidates who combine a master’s degree with prior college teaching, a Ph.D., or substantial professional experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then tailor your application to show teaching promise and relevant classroom or field experience.