Lecturer - AIS 230: American Indian Art and Contemporary Issues (Fall 2026)

California State University San Marcos; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

California State University San Marcos invites applications for a part-time lecturer to teach AIS 230: American Indian Art and Contemporary Issues in Fall 2026. The class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

In-person instruction in the American Indian Studies program. Responsibilities include delivering engaging lectures, guiding discussions on contemporary issues in art, assessing student work, and collaborating with the department.

Qualifications

• A master's degree or equivalent in American Indian Studies or related discipline.
• Per the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy, working in California is required.
• Higher Education teaching experience is preferred.
• Intercultural competence and commitment to serving the campus community in teaching and service.

Responsibilities

• Teach AIS 230: American Indian Art and Contemporary Issues for Fall 2026.
• Deliver engaging lectures and lead discussions on contemporary American Indian art issues.
• Assess student work and assign grades; provide constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with the American Indian Studies department to support curriculum and student success.

Education

Master's degree or equivalent in American Indian Studies or related discipline

Job description

AIS 230: Contemporary Issues in American Indian Art

• Position: Lecturer
• Semester: Fall 2026
• Day/Time: Tuesday's & Thursday's, from 10:30 a.m. to11:45 a.m.
• Modality: In-person
• College: College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral &Social Sciences
• Department: American Indian Studies

The Department of American Indian Studies at California StateUniversity San Marcos seeks a part-time lecturer for Fall 2026 toteach Lecturer - AIS 230: American Indian Art and ContemporaryIssues

Course Description

Introduces contemporary issues in American Indian art including butnot limited to issues of cultural authenticity and ownership, legalfoundations to protect American Indian artwork and artists,cultural misappropriation and theft (e.g. pot-hunting), and(mis)representation in the marketplace. Develops critical readingskills to analyze the social, material, and cultural context thatinforms artistic production a result of cultural contact in varioushistorical periods.

Minimum qualifications

• A master's degree or equivalent in American Indian Studies orrelated discipline
• Per the California State University’s Out-of-State EmploymentPolicy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to performCSU-related work outside California. Working in the State ofCalifornia is a condition of employment.

Preferred qualifications

• Higher Education teaching experience preferred.
• Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrateintercultural competence and a commitment to serving our campuscommunity as it relates to teaching and, as applicable,service.

Salary commensurate with degree level and experience

The salary schedule information for the Lecturer – Academic YearClassification is available based on the following ranges:

• Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,507 - $8,000 per full-timemonth
• CSU Classification Salary Range Lecturer A - AY: $5,507 - $6,677 per full-time month
• CSU Classification Salary Range Lecturer B - AY: $6,221 - $13,224 per full-time month

The anticipated hiring range is generally at or near the minimum ofthe appropriate range, commensurate with education andexperience.

Timeline:

A review of applications will begin on July 3,2026; however, the position will remain open until filled.

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California State University San Marcos is an Equal OpportunityEmployer strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas ofthe campus community. We consider qualified applicants foret employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability,gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, genderexpression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race orethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation andveteran or military status.

Per the California State University’s Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.

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.

This position is subject to employment verification, education verification, reference checks and criminal record checks. An offer of appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, including a criminal records check, 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.

Education Code 89521 Requirements: 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 7 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 also 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.

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Advertised:

June 18, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific DaylightTime

Applications close:

December 18, 2026 (11:55 PM) Pacific Standard Time