Lecturer - BIOL 212: Evolution (Fall 2026)

California State University San Marcos; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 61,458 - 147,579; Part time

Job summary

California State University San Marcos invites applications for a part-time lecturer to teach BIOL 212: Evolution in Fall 2026. The course covers evolution as a unifying concept in biology and examines evidence across disciplines. Classes meet Mondays and Wednesdays 7:00–8:15 p.m.

in person. Minimum qualifications include a master’s degree or equivalent in Biological Sciences or related fields; CSU policy restricts out-of-state employment; preferred doctorate and prior college teaching are

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Biological Sciences or a related field is required.
• Doctorate or equivalent in Biological Sciences is preferred.
• Experience teaching similar courses at the college level is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach BIOL 212: Evolution in Fall 2026.
• Deliver in-person lectures and engage students in discussions.
• Provide course materials, assessments, and feedback to students.

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent in Biological Sciences or related fields

Doctorate or equivalent in Biological Sciences

Job description

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

BIOL 212: EVOLUTION

• Position: Lecturer
• 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.

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.

Minimum 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 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

Timeline:

A review of applications will begin on July 28, 2026; however, the position will remain open until filled.

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.

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