Lecturer - BIOL 212: Evolution (Fall 2026)

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

Job summary

The Department of Biological Sciences at California State University San Marcos seeks a part-time lecturer for Fall 2026 to teach BIOL 212: Evolution. The assignment is in-person at the San Marcos campus and scheduled for Fall 2026.

A master’s degree or equivalent in Biological Sciences or related fields is required; a PhD and prior teaching at four-year universities are preferred. CSU policy requires employment inside California, with competitive salary commensurate with education and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent professional experience in Biological Sciences or related fields.
• Must meet CSU policy requiring work within California.

Responsibilities

• Teach BIOL 212: Evolution during Fall 2026.
• In-person instruction in the San Marcos campus.
• Prepare and deliver lectures, assessments, and student engagement.

Education

Master's degree or equivalent professional experience in Biological Sciences or related fields

PhD in Biological Sciences or related fields (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

BIOL 212: EVOLUTION

• 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.

• 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
• 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:

• 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.

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.

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