2026-27 Lecturer Pool Department of Music

Position: Lecturer Pool for the Music Department 

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

Location:    Department of Music and Theatre

                  California State University, Bakersfield

                   9001 Stockdale Highway

                   Bakersfield, CA  93311-1099

Contact: Dr. Ángel M. Vázquez-Ramos, Chair - avazquezramos@csub.edu       

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 of over 11,000 students. 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 accolades CSU Bakersfield has received include Third Way’s #9 Most Economic Mobility Index (2023), Washington Monthly’s #10 Best Bang for the Buck for Western Colleges and #11 Best Master’s University (2023), and US News and World Report’s #16 Top Public School in the West (2023).

CSU Bakersfield serves 9,800 undergraduate students and 1,400 graduate, credential, and post-baccalaureate students.  63.5% of CSU Bakersfield’s students are Hispanic/Latinx, 21.5% are Caucasian, 7.1% are Asian, 4.9% are African-American, 2.3% are multiracial, 0.5% are American Indian/Alaskan Native, and 0.2% are Hawaiian/Pacific Islander.  CSU Bakersfield is a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).

College Information: The College of Majors That Matter:  The arts and humanities matter—not only to our students, but to our entire community. At California State University, Bakersfield, the College of Arts and Humanities, is committed to connecting creative and intellectual exploration to everyday life.

The College of Arts and Humanities (A&H) is a dynamic academic division offering a diverse array of programs, degrees, and opportunities for students passionate about the arts and humanities. Undergraduate offerings include Bachelor of Arts (BA) degrees in Art & Art History, Communications, English, History, Modern Languages & Literatures, Music, Philosophy, Religious Studies, and Theatre. Graduate programs include Master of Arts (MA) degrees in English, History, and Modern Languages & Literatures. The BA in Music is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).

Serving approximately 1,000 majors and supporting General Education for nearly 11,000 students across the university, A&H plays a vital role in the academic life of CSUB. Students benefit from a wide range of experiential learning opportunities, including internships, faculty-led study abroad programs, student clubs and organizations, performances and exhibitions, public lectures, research initiatives, and other hands-on learning experiences beyond the classroom.

The College is deeply committed to community engagement, maintaining strong partnerships with local schools, organizations, and community groups. Advisory committees composed of community members help ensure that programs remain relevant and impactful. A&H faculty are active scholars and creative professionals whose research, artistic work, and collaborations enrich both the campus and the broader community. 

Department Information: California State University’s Department of Music and Theatre is housed in the College of Arts and Humanities on the campus of California State University, Bakersfield. The Music Program offers a BA in Music and a BM in Music in Music Education. The Theatre Program offers a BA in Theatre.

Position Description: The Department of at California State University Bakersfield accepts applications on an ongoing basis for our pool of part-time lecturers for the music and theatre programs. 

• In Music:
  • Pedagogy Courses
    • Brass
    • Percussion
    • Strings
    • Woodwinds
  • Mariachi Ensemble Director
  • Studio Instruction
  • Music Education
  • Music History
  • Music Theory
• In Theatre:
  • Beginning Acting
  • Art of Presentation
  • Dramatic Activity for the Clas