California State University
Location
Los Angeles, California
Salary
$5,507 - $15,211 / MONTH
Market context
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primarily involve instruction, class preparation, grading, and holding office hours for courses within the Curriculum and Instruction department. Lecturers will teach courses in their area of expertise, often in the late afternoon and evening, and collaborate with faculty to maintain program consistency.
Candidates must possess a Master's or Doctoral degree, hold a California teaching credential or equivalent, and have several years of K-12 urban school teaching experience. Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral English, commitment to student-centered learning, and the ability to work respectfully in diverse environments are also required.
College: College of Education
2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - Curriculum and Instruction (EDCI)
Division of Curriculum and Instruction (EDCI)
The Curriculum and Instruction Department in the College of Education at Cal State LA, is seeking applications for a pool of part-time faculty lecturers with positions available as determined by need during the 2026-2027 academic year. Positions will be filled as needed for each academic semester.
Candidate must have an appropriate degree from an accredited university (master’s or doctoral degree), hold a California teaching credential or equivalent, and have several years of experience teaching in K-12 urban school settings. Lecturers hired to regularly teach credential courses must be qualified in the credential area through either training, credential/license, or experience teaching in the public schools. Faculty assigned to regularly teach credential courses must maintain, at minimum, participation in public schools once every three years.
Applicants should have the ability to relate well to others within the academic environment and demonstrate ability and/or interest in working in a multiethnic, multicultural environment. Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching. Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required.
Preference will be given to those with experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment. Preference will also be given to those with relevant work experience and training.
Previous experience teaching at the university level.
Experience teaching in online, hybrid, and face-to face classes and familiarity with online class management systems.
of part-time faculty lecturers include instruction, class preparation, grading, and office hours. Other duties may be assigned based on departmental needs. Course assignments, including dates, time, and modality, are made by the Department Chair under the direction of the College Dean.
Lecturers will teach courses in their area of expertise. Most of the courses are taught in the late afternoon and evening, with some programs offering courses during the day as well. Candidates will also collaborate with faculty to maintain consistency throughout the program.
The successful candidate will be committed to the academic success of all our students and to an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates diversity and differences. To this end, the successful candidate will work effectively, respectfully, and collaboratively in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings. In addition, the successful candidate will be ready to join faculty, staff, students, and administrators in our University’s shared commitment to the principles of engagement, service, and the public good.
Initial Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The salary schedule information for the faculty lecturer: Academic Year-month Classification is available based on the following ranges: (per salary schedule 7/1/2024)
Lecturer A/2 Full-time equivalent
$5,507 - $6,677 Lecturer B/3 Full-time equivalent
$6,221 - $13,224 Lecturer C/4 Full-time equivalent
$6,825 - $14,523 Lecturer D/5 Full-time equivalent
$8,593 - $15,211
The anticipated monthly hiring range is generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Most new faculty lecturers are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank.
Our 240,000 alumni reflect the City and County’s dynamic mix of populations. The University has one of the most diverse student populations of any college or university in the nation. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, and Asian-American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, Cal State LA recognizes the transformative power of education and embraces its duty to identify and serve the needs of all of its students. The University is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live, work and learn in an atmosphere of civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual.
The Division of Curriculum and Instruction in the College of Education at California State University, Los Angeles has offerings leading to multiple subject and single subject teaching credentials, including a Bachelor’s degree integrated with dual credentials (multiple subjects, ed. specialist) and a bilingual added authorization in Spanish or Mandarin program, as well as several options leading to the Master of Arts Degree in Education for Social Change. The courses in these offerings are designed to increase teaching effectiveness, to emphasize fundamentals of educational research with application to instructional leadership for planning, implementing, and evaluating curriculum.
Required Documentation: Please submit the following with the employment application at the Apply link listed below:
1) a cover letter specifically addressing minimum and preferred qualifications.
2) a narrative statement describing your commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students in a multicultural/multiethnic urban campus environment with a substantial population of students who are among the first-generation of their family to attend a college or university.
3) an updated curriculum vitae.
4) List of CSU courses previously taught, and/or courses or topics areas qualified for and requesting careful consideration to teach in the upcoming academic year.
5) unofficial transcripts.
Official Transcripts will be required upon hire offer and prior to employment. Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
*A United States (US) Equivalency certification is required for earned/awarded/conferred foreign terminal degrees. The US Equivalency certification is used to validate foreign studies by an academic credential evaluation agency and is evaluated on foreign studies and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from the United States. The certification must translate the information in English, and confirm that your highest terminal degree is US Equivalent to a US terminal degree (i.e., Master’s, Doctorate’s, Doctor’s of Philosophy).
For full consideration, complete applications must be submitted by April 15, 2026. Applications received after the deadline may be considered.
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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.
Beginning January 1, 2022, campuses may not hire or reappoint an Employee to perform CSU-related work outside of California. Requests for exceptions are very limited based on CSU Policy and must have prior written approval from the University President.
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.
Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last seven years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions when this does not cause undue hardship.
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