Lecturer - BIOL 212: Evolution (Fall 2026)

Opt For Healthy Living; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 61,458 - 67,049; Part time

Job summary

California State University San Marcos seeks a part-time lecturer to teach BIOL 212: Evolution for Fall 2026. The course meets Mondays & Wednesdays from 7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. in person in San Marcos.

Qualifications include a master's degree or equivalent in Biological Sciences or related fields; a doctorate is preferred, with experience teaching similar courses at 4-year universities. Applications review begins July 28, 2026; position remains open until filled.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in Biological Sciences or related fields.
• Intercultural competence and commitment to campus community are valued.
• Doctorate in Biological Sciences is preferred; experience teaching similar courses in 4-year universities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach BIOL 212: Evolution for Fall 2026.
• Prepare and deliver in-person lectures to a part-time schedule.
• Engage students and assess learning outcomes in a university setting.

Skills

Teaching experience

Intercultural competence

Education

Master's degree or equivalent in Biological Sciences

Doctorate in Biological Sciences (preferred)

Job description

Lecturer - BIOL 212: Evolution (Fall 2026)

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Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: San Marcos
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time, Faculty - Natural Sciences

• Semester: Fall 2026
• Day/Time: Mondays & Wednesdays, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
• Modality: In-person
• College: College of Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics
• Department: Biological Sciences

The Department of Biological Sciences at California State University San Marcos seeks a part‑time lecturer for Fall 2026 to teach BIOL 212: Evolution.

Course Description

A consideration of evolution as the unifying concept in biology. Diversity and adaptation of form, function, and behavior of living organisms. Biological, geological, anthropological, and chemical evidence for and mechanisms of evolutionary change, including global pattern of distribution and specialization, mass extinctions, the evolution of race and sex, and the origin of species.

Qualifications

• A master’s degree or equivalent professional experience in Biological Sciences or related fields
• 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

• A doctorate or equivalent in Biological Sciences, and related fields
• Experience teaching similar courses in 4‑year universities
• 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

Salary commensurate with degree level and experience:

• Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,507 - $6,008 per full‑time month

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

• 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 and experience.

Application

To apply, please prepare to submit the following:

• 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 July 28, 2026; however, the position will remain open until filled.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

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.

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

Advertised: Jul 20 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Dec 18 2026 Pacific Standard Time