Lecturer - CHEM 202L: Organic Chemistry Lab (Fall 2026)

California State University San Marcos; San Marcos (CA); Presencial; USD 61.000 - 148.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

California State University San Marcos seeks a part-time Lecturer for Fall 2026 to teach CHEM 202L: Organic Chemistry Lab and CHEM 401: Physical Chemistry - Classical. This in-person position is within the CSTEM—Chemistry & Biochemistry department.

The ideal candidate holds a Master of Science in Chemistry, with college-level teaching experience; a PhD is preferred. CSU policy marks out-of-state employment restrictions and requires California work eligibility.

Formación

• Master of Science in Chemistry.
• Experience teaching chemistry at the college level.
• Working in California is a condition of employment.

Responsabilidades

• Lecture CHEM 401: Physical Chemistry - Classical as a part-time lecturer for Fall 2026.
• Lecture CHEM 202L: Organic Chemistry Lab as applicable within the same term.

Conocimientos

Teaching chemistry

Educación

Master of Science in Chemistry

Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry

Descripción del empleo

CHEM 401: Physical Chemistry- Classical

• Position: Lecturer - Academic Year
• Semester: Fall 2026
• Day/Time: Tuesdays, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:50 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
• Modality: In-person
• College: CSTEM - College of Science, Technology,Engineering and Mathematics
• Department: Chemistry & Biochemisty

The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at California StateUniversity San Marcos seeks a part-time lecturer for Fall 2026 tolecture CHEM 202L: Organic Chemistry Lab

Course description

Second course of a sequence designed to introduce the studentmajoring in science to the properties of organic compounds. Theentire sequence covers bonding structure, stereochemistry,nomenclature, chemical and physical properties of each functionalgroup, acid/base phenomena, reaction mechanisms and kinetics,organic synthesis, and an introduction to spectroscopic structuredetermination.

Minimum qualifications

• A Master of Science in Chemistry
• Experience teaching chemistry at the college level
• 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 Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry
• Experience teaching a course in analytical chemistry orinstrumental analysis.
• 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

The salary schedule information for the Lecturer - Academic Year Classification is available based on the following ranges (eff7/1/24):

• Anticipated Hiring Salary Range : $5,507 - $8,000 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.

Timeline

A review of applications will begin on May 26,2026; however, the position will remain open until filled.

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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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Advertised: May 21, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time

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