Lecturer - AIS 348: American Indian Communities (Fall 2026)

California State University San Marcos; San Marcos (CA); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 148,000; Part time

Job summary

The Department of American Indian Studies at California State University San Marcos seeks a part-time lecturer for Fall 2026 to teach AIS 348: American Indian Communities. The course meets Wednesdays 4:00–5:15 p.m. in a hybrid modality and includes a field component, with community work. Qualifications include a master's degree in American Indian Studies or related discipline and CSU in-state employment compliance. Preference for higher education teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in American Indian Studies or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Includes community work and has a field component.

Skills

Intercultural competence

Education

Master's degree in American Indian Studies or related discipline

Job description

AIS 348: American Indian Communities

• Position: Lecturer
• Semester: Fall 2026
• Day/Time: Wednesdays, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
• Modality: Hybrid
• 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 348: American Indian Communities.

Course Description

An in-depth examination of American Indian communities, withspecial emphasis on Southern California Indian communities.Students will understand contemporary issues and concerns facingAmerican Indians today. Themes covered include, tribal sovereignty,demography, decolonization, education, identity, environment,health and wellness, cultural survival, and cultural empowerment.In partnership with local tribes, students will apply the knowledgeand analytical skills gained in the classroom to help addressenvironmental, social, and cultural issues within the community.Includes community work and has a field component.

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 Year Classification 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 of the appropriate range, commensurate with education andexperience.

Timeline

A review of applications will begin on July 14,2026; however, the position will remain open until filled.

CSUSM has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI)and was recently named one of the top 32 Colleges most friendly tojunior faculty by the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education. Visit Faculty Opportunities for more information.

California State University San Marcos is an Equal OpportunityEmployer strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas ofthe campus community. We consider qualified applicants foremployment 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 workoutside California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.

The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporterunder the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and isrequired to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

This position is subject to employment verification, educationverification, reference checks and criminal record checks. An offerof 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 informationand/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 todisclose whether they have received a final administrative decisionor final judicial decision determining that they have committedsexual harassment within the last 7 years only after adetermination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications forthe position, and before an offer of employment is extended.Applicants who reach the final stages of the application processmust also sign a release form that authorizes the releaseofinformation by the applicant’s current and/or former employers tothe CSU concerning any substantiated allegations ofmisconduct.

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and CampusCrime Statistics Act or Clery Act Notification can be found at Clery Act Notification.

Advertised: June 30, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific DaylightTime

Applications close: December 18, 2026 (11:55 PM) PacificStandard Time