Lecturer - AIS 420: American Indian Leadership: Sustaining Indigenous Knowledge (Fall 2026)

California State University San Marcos; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 61,458 - 89,280; Full time

Job summary

California State University San Marcos is seeking a Lecturer for AIS 420: American Indian Leadership, starting Fall 2026. The role centers on teaching leadership from an Indigenous perspective, focusing on tribal sovereignty, social justice, and contemporary issues.

Applicants must have a Master's degree in American Indian Studies. The anticipated hiring salary ranges from $5,507 to $8,000 per month, depending on qualifications and experience. California residency is required as a condition of employment.

Qualifications

• Teaching experience is preferred.
• Intercultural competence and commitment to serving the campus community are valued.

Responsibilities

• Teach from an American Indian/Indigenous perspective.
• Cover traditional leadership approaches and current challenges.
• Engage in study and acknowledgment of American Indian leaders.

Education

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

Job description

Position

Lecturer – AIS 420: American Indian Leadership: Sustaining Indigenous Knowledge (Fall 2026).

Course Details

• Semester: Fall 2026
• Day/Time: TBD
• Modality: In-person
• College: College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral & Social Sciences
• Department: American Indian Studies

Course Description

Considers leadership from an American Indian/Indigenous perspective including themes such as leadership that promotes tribal sovereignty, tribal knowledge, and social justice. Covers traditional approaches to leadership that are valued and have application in contemporary times as well as current leadership issues and challenges associated with tribal sovereignty, self‑determination, governance, decision‑making, values, culture, and policy development and implementation. Includes study, analysis, and recognition of individual American Indian leaders.

Minimum Qualifications

• A master's degree or equivalent in American Indian Studies or related discipline
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Salary

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,507 – $8,000 per full‑time month. The salary schedule information for the Lecturer – Academic Year Classification is available based on the following ranges (eff 7/1/24): Lecturer A – $5,507 – $6,677; Lecturer B – $6,221 – $13,224. The anticipated hiring range is generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range, commensurate with education and experience.

Application

• Your completed faculty application
• Curriculum Vitae (uploaded)
• Contact information for three current references
• Letter of interest (uploaded)

Timeline

A review of applications will begin on May 19, 2026; however, the position will remain open until filled.

Employment Conditions

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

Equal Opportunity & Inclusion

California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation and veteran or military status.