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Position
TEMPORARY LECTURER IN TEACHER EDUCATION: The Department of Teacher Education invites applications for a temporary lecturer appointment. Part-time appointment to begin in Fall 2026. Duties include teaching Science Methods course(s) in the Multiple Subject Credential Program (MSCP) in the Department of Teacher Education. Additional responsibilities include holding office hours for students; participation in course collaboration meetings, and program-related training. This position is contingent upon the availability of authorized funding.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's in Education.
- Demonstrated expertise in the teaching of Science or Science Education.
- A minimum of five years of K-8 teaching experience in a general education and/or multiple-subject context.
- Strong evidence of teaching effectiveness (Note: Applicant must include evaluations of prior teaching experience.)
- Strong generic training with skills and experience in assessment, curriculum, and instruction of students.
- Strong knowledge of science pedagogical frameworks (e.g., the 5E Instructional Model, phenomena-based instruction) and their application to teaching and learning.
Preferred Qualifications
- Teaching Credential with specialization in Science
- Expertise in methods to teach English Learners
- Knowledge of the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Framework
- Familiarity with the California K-8 Content Standards for ELA and ELD
- Expertise with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
- Experience teaching and supervising adults
- Knowledge of technology for online teaching and Canvas LMS
How To Apply & Deadline
A complete application must include:
(1) a detailed cover letter addressing the minimum and preferred qualifications, especially focusing on your expertise and knowledge of teaching Science for both primary and upper-grade students
(2) current vita/résumé,
(3) unofficial post-baccalaureate transcripts,
(4) copies of teaching evaluations that may include evaluations of courses taught, K-8 teaching observations, and/or evaluations of workshops presented,
(5) a list of three references including their email addresses and telephone numbers to: Dr. Jon McFarland Department of Teacher Education, Chair College of Education, Kinesiology, and Social Work California State University, Stanislaus jmcfarland1@csustan.edu / 209-667-3600
Consideration of applications will begin upon submission of complete documentation and work being available. To apply for this position, please click the "Apply Now" button on this page.
Compensation
Commensurate with qualifications and experience. As a member of the 23-campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package. Newly hired lecturers with terminal degrees are placed in Range 3 of the salary schedule and others are normally placed in Range 2. Starting salaries are usually at or near the minimum of the range. The full-time (15 units per semester) monthly base salaries indicated in the schedules are prorated based on the number of units assigned and are paid in six monthly payments for each full semester. Salary rates for California State University Lecturers (Academic Year) can be found in the schedules linked below.
- Range 2
- Range 3
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT AND THE COLLEGE
The Department of Teacher Education offers professional teacher credentialing programs in Single Subject (secondary education), Multiple Subject (elementary education) and Education Specialist, Mild/Moderate and Moderate/Severe credential. Credential programs have developed a strong partnership with neighboring schools where students do fieldwork and take many credential courses. All programs have accreditation from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC).
Campus & Area
California State University, Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley and is a critical educational resource for a six-county region of approximately 1.5 million people. The University is fully committed to creating a culture of diversity and inclusion – one in which every person in the University community feels safe to express their views without fear of reprisal. Widely recognized for its quality academic programs, the University has 10 nationally accredited programs and 662 faculty members. 94 percent of full-time faculty holds doctorates or terminal degrees in their fields. The University offers 43 undergraduate majors, 16 master's programs, 7 post-graduate credentials, a doctorate in education and serves more than 10,000 students. New instructional facilities have been built for the unique pedagogy of professional programs, laboratory sciences and performing arts. Stanislaus State continues to receive national recognition with its ranking as one of the best 384 colleges in the nation by The Princeton Review. The University was one of 12 public universities in the nation to be recognized by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for demonstrating exceptional performance in retention and graduation rates. In addition, U.S. News and World Report ranks Stanislaus State in its top 10 among public universities in the West, while Washington Monthly honored Stanislaus State as the West’s No. 1 university for the money. Stanislaus State also is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education. CSU Stanislaus values shared governance: Handbook statement on shared governance
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. You can learn more about federal equal employment opportunity protections by accessing the Department of Labor’s notices: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf and http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/Supplement_English.pdf. Individuals with disabling conditions who require accommodation during the recruitment process may contact the ADA Coordinator at (209) 667-3159. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.
MANDATED REPORTER PER CANRA
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, revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.
CLERY ACT DISCLOSURE
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, Stanislaus State annually posts the Campus Security Report. The annual report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Stanislaus State; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, and sexual assault. You can obtain a copy of this report at: https://www.csustan.edu/annual-campus-security-report. Or you may request a printed copy by calling: (209) 667-3572; fax: (209) 664-7011; or email: compliance@csustan.edu. Information regarding campus security reports at other locations can be found at: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CLEARANCE NOTICE
The university requires a criminal and/or child abuse background check to be completed for many of its new employees, current employees seeking promotional or transfer opportunities, and current employees assigned new duties. Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which 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. Failure to consent to any background check will disqualify an applicant from further consideration. Additionally, an applicant who fails to provide the necessary information or who provides false or misleading information may also be disqualified from further consideration. Later discovery of false or misleading information related to the background check may result in the offer of employment being withdrawn or subject the employee to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
Faculty Employment Opportunity
Position
TEMPORARY LECTURER IN TEACHER EDUCATION: The Department of Teacher Education invites applications for a temporary lecturer appointment. Part-time appointment to begin in Fall 2026. Duties include teaching Science Methods course(s) in the Multiple Subject Credential Program (MSCP) in the Department of Teacher Education. Additional responsibilities include holding office hours for students; participation in course collaboration meetings, and program-related training. This position is contingent upon the availability of authorized funding.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's in Education.
- Demonstrated expertise in the teaching of Science or Science Education.
- A minimum of five years of K-8 teaching experience in a general education and/or multiple-subject context.
- Strong evidence of teaching effectiveness (Note: Applicant must include evaluations of prior teaching experience.)
- Strong generic training with skills and experience in assessment, curriculum, and instruction of students.
- Strong knowledge of science pedagogical frameworks (e.g., the 5E Instructional Model, phenomena-based instruction) and their application to teaching and learning.
Preferred Qualifications
- Teaching Credential with specialization in Science
- Expertise in methods to teach English Learners
- Knowledge of the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Framework
- Familiarity with the California K-8 Content Standards for ELA and ELD
- Expertise with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
- Experience teaching and supervising adults
- Knowledge of technology for online teaching and Canvas LMS
How To Apply & Deadline
A complete application must include:
(1) a detailed cover letter addressing the minimum and preferred qualifications, especially focusing on your expertise and knowledge of teaching Science for both primary and upper-grade students
(2) current vita/résumé,
(3) unofficial post-baccalaureate transcripts,
(4) copies of teaching evaluations that may include evaluations of courses taught, K-8 teaching observations, and/or evaluations of workshops presented,
(5) a list of three references including their email addresses and telephone numbers to: Dr. Jon McFarland Department of Teacher Education, Chair College of Education, Kinesiology, and Social Work California State University, Stanislaus jmcfarland1@csustan.edu / 209-667-3600
Consideration of applications will begin upon submission of complete documentation and work being available. To apply for this position, please click the "Apply Now" button on this page.
Compensation
Commensurate with qualifications and experience. As a member of the 23-campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package. Newly hired lecturers with terminal degrees are placed in Range 3 of the salary schedule and others are normally placed in Range 2. Starting salaries are usually at or near the minimum of the range. The full-time (15 units per semester) monthly base salaries indicated in the schedules are prorated based on the number of units assigned and are paid in six monthly payments for each full semester. Salary rates for California State University Lecturers (Academic Year) can be found in the schedules linked below.
- Range 2
- Range 3
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT AND THE COLLEGE
The Department of Teacher Education offers professional teacher credentialing programs in Single Subject (secondary education), Multiple Subject (elementary education) and Education Specialist, Mild/Moderate and Moderate/Severe credential. Credential programs have developed a strong partnership with neighboring schools where students do fieldwork and take many credential courses. All programs have accreditation from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC).
Campus & Area
California State University, Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley and is a critical educational resource for a six-county region of approximately 1.5 million people. The University is fully committed to creating a culture of diversity and inclusion – one in which every person in the University community feels safe to express their views without fear of reprisal. Widely recognized for its quality academic programs, the University has 10 nationally accredited programs and 662 faculty members. 94 percent of full-time faculty holds doctorates or terminal degrees in their fields. The University offers 43 undergraduate majors, 16 master's programs, 7 post-graduate credentials, a doctorate in education and serves more than 10,000 students. New instructional facilities have been built for the unique pedagogy of professional programs, laboratory sciences and performing arts. Stanislaus State continues to receive national recognition with its ranking as one of the best 384 colleges in the nation by The Princeton Review. The University was one of 12 public universities in the nation to be recognized by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for demonstrating exceptional performance in retention and graduation rates. In addition, U.S. News and World Report ranks Stanislaus State in its top 10 among public universities in the West, while Washington Monthly honored Stanislaus State as the West’s No. 1 university for the money. Stanislaus State also is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education. CSU Stanislaus values shared governance: Handbook statement on shared governance
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. You can learn more about federal equal employment opportunity protections by accessing the Department of Labor’s notices: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf and http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/Supplement_English.pdf. Individuals with disabling conditions who require accommodation during the recruitment process may contact the ADA Coordinator at (209) 667-3159. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.
MANDATED REPORTER PER CANRA
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, revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.
CLERY ACT DISCLOSURE
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, Stanislaus State annually posts the Campus Security Report. The annual report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Stanislaus State; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, and sexual assault. You can obtain a copy of this report at: https://www.csustan.edu/annual-campus-security-report. Or you may request a printed copy by calling: (209) 667-3572; fax: (209) 664-7011; or email: compliance@csustan.edu. Information regarding campus security reports at other locations can be found at: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CLEARANCE NOTICE
The university requires a criminal and/or child abuse background check to be completed for many of its new employees, current employees seeking promotional or transfer opportunities, and current employees assigned new duties. Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which 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. Failure to consent to any background check will disqualify an applicant from further consideration. Additionally, an applicant who fails to provide the necessary information or who provides false or misleading information may also be disqualified from further consideration. Later discovery of false or misleading information related to the background check may result in the offer of employment being withdrawn or subject the employee to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
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Target departments that regularly hire OPT
Focus your applications on CSU Stanislaus departments with recurring international hiring patterns: academic affairs, institutional research, IT services, and student success programs. These units manage ongoing project work that aligns with OPT authorization windows and are more likely to support STEM OPT extensions.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
CSU Stanislaus is a public university and maintains E-Verify enrollment, which is required for STEM OPT 24-month extensions. Before accepting any offer, verify with HR that the specific hiring department processes employment through E-Verify, not just that the institution is enrolled overall.
Align your OPT start date with the hiring cycle
University hiring cycles follow the academic calendar. Apply three to four months before your intended OPT start date so your EAD timeline matches when departments post and fill roles. Late applications risk a gap between your authorization start and your actual employment date.
Match your degree field to the job description precisely
USCIS requires your OPT employment to be directly related to your degree field. At a university, roles like academic coordinator or data analyst can qualify, but only if the job posting explicitly reflects your major. Mismatched titles can jeopardize your STEM OPT eligibility later.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified OPT roles at CSU Stanislaus
Search for open positions at California State University, Stanislaus using Migrate Mate, which filters roles by OPT compatibility and employer hiring history. This saves you from applying to postings where the department hasn't historically supported international student work authorization.
Prepare your DSO documentation before the offer stage
Your Designated School Official must authorize your OPT application before USCIS processes your EAD. Notify your DSO as early as 90 days before your program end date, gather all required I-20 updates, and confirm your DSO's processing timeline so nothing delays your employment start date.
California State University, Stanislaus OPT Eligibility: Frequently Asked Questions
Does California State University, Stanislaus sponsor OPT visas?
OPT authorization comes from USCIS, not from the employer. CSU Stanislaus doesn't sponsor OPT directly, but it hires F-1 students who already hold an OPT EAD. As a public university enrolled in E-Verify, it also supports the 24-month STEM OPT extension for eligible students in qualifying roles.
Which roles and departments at CSU Stanislaus typically hire OPT students?
OPT students at CSU Stanislaus are most commonly hired into administrative, research, IT, and student services roles. Departments in institutional research, academic technology, and enrollment management tend to post positions that align with degrees in business, computer science, education, and social sciences, making them practical targets for OPT applicants.
How do I apply for OPT employment at California State University, Stanislaus?
Apply through CSU Stanislaus's careers portal and notify your DSO at your current institution as early as 90 days before your program end date. Your DSO updates your I-20 and recommends OPT to USCIS. You apply to USCIS for your EAD separately. Once your EAD arrives, you can begin work on your authorized start date.
How long does it take to get hired on OPT at CSU Stanislaus?
University hiring at CSU Stanislaus can take four to eight weeks from application to offer, depending on the department and position. Factor in USCIS processing time for your EAD, which can run several months. Apply early, and coordinate your OPT start date request with your DSO so your authorization window and your hire date align.
Can CSU Stanislaus support my transition from OPT to H-1B?
As a public university, CSU Stanislaus can petition for H-1B visa status for employees in specialty occupation roles, though the process is separate from OPT. If you're already working there on OPT, discuss H-1B sponsorship with HR well before your OPT expires. Migrate Mate can help you identify which CSU Stanislaus roles have supported this transition historically.
How does California State University, Stanislaus hire OPT students?
OPT is work authorization granted directly to F-1 students after graduation — no employer petition is required. California State University, Stanislaus can hire OPT students as soon as their EAD card is approved. STEM degree holders can extend OPT by 24 months when their employer is enrolled in E-Verify. Most companies that hire OPT students also support the transition to H-1B when the student's OPT period is ending. Check California State University, Stanislaus's individual postings on Migrate Mate to confirm OPT acceptance per role.