Lecturer - Business 324: Introduction to Business Analytics (Fall 2026, Mt. San Jacinto College

California State University San Marcos; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

California State University San Marcos invites applications for a part-time lecturer to teach BUS 324: Introduction to Business Analytics for Fall 2026. The course is offered Fridays 1:00 p.m.–4:50 p.m. in person at the Mt. San Jacinto College Campus, Temecula.

The successful candidate will possess a master's degree in business or a related field and relevant analytics industry experience. Prior teaching at a university is preferred. Review begins 2026-06-30 and continues until filled.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business administration or related field.
• Active current industry experience in analytics.
• Compliance with CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy: working in California is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach BUS 324: Introduction to Business Analytics for Fall 2026.
• Prepare and deliver lectures, assignments, and assessments.
• Contribute to course development and student evaluation.

Skills

Industry analytics experience

Analytical thinking

Education

Master’s degree in business administration or related field

Doctorate or terminal degree (preferred)

Job description

BUS 324: Introduction to Business Analytics

• Position : Lecturer
• Semester : Fall 2026
• Day/Time : Fridays, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:50 p.m.
• Place : Mt. San Jacinto College Campus, Temecula
• Modality : In-person
• College : College of Business Administration
• Department : Operations & Supply ChainManagement

The Department of Operations and Supply Chain Management atCalifornia State University San Marcos seeks a part-time lecturerfor Fall 2026 to teach a section of BUS 324: Introduction toBusiness Analytics.

Course Description

This course introduces business analytics concepts and tools thatare used in various business functions. Consists of two distinctparts: predictive and prescriptive modeling/analytics. Thepredictive analytics section covers the use of statistical data inorder to understand and solve business problems. Subjects include areview of descriptive statistics tools, hypothesis testing, ANOVAand simple/multiple regression analysis. Statistical data-miningmodels are also discussed. Prescriptive analytics section coversdeterministic optimization models. Statistical software andspreadsheet optimization are introduced.

Minimum qualifications

• A master's degree in business administration or a relateddiscipline
• Active current industry experience in an analytics-relatedposition
• 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

• A doctorate or terminal degree in a relevant field
• Previous teaching experience at a four-year university and/orcommunity college.
• 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

• Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,507 - $6,677 per full-timemonth

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

• CSU Classification Salary Range Lecturer A - AY: $5,507 -$6,677 per full-time month

The anticipated hiring range is generally at or near the minimum ofthe appropriate range, commensurate with education andexperience.

Timeline

A review of applications will begin on June 30th,2026; however, the position will remain open until filled.

CSUSM has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI)and was named one of the top 32 Colleges most friendly to juniorfaculty by the Collaborative on Academic Careers in HigherEducation. Visit FacultyOpportunities for more information.

California State University San Marcos is an Equal OpportunityEmployer. We consider qualified applicants for employment withoutregard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex,genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, maritalstatus, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religionor religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or militarystatus.

Per the California State University’s Out-of-State EmploymentPo licy , the CSU isprohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related workoutside California. Working in the State of California is acondition 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 asa 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 abackground check, including a criminal records check, and may berescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying informationand/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld orfalsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete thebackground check may affect the continued employment of a currentCSU 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 release ofinformation by the applicant’s current and/or former employers tothe CSU concerning any substantiated allegationsofmisconduct.

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

Advertised: June 10, 2026 (9:0 AM) Pacific Daylight Time

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