Lecturer - CS 435: Real-Time Concepts for Embedded Systems (Fall 2026) - Temecula Campus

Opt For Healthy Living; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 23,144 - 27,722; Part time

Job summary

Opt For Healthy Living is seeking a Lecturer for CS 435: Real-Time Concepts for Embedded Systems at the Temecula Campus with a focus on teaching real-time embedded systems development. Applicants should have at least a master's degree in a related field, with a doctorate preferred. Teaching experience at a 4-year university is desirable. The role involves designing course content around real-time operating systems and device drivers. This position requires work to be performed within California exclusively.

Qualifications

• A master’s degree or equivalent professional experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related fields.
• A doctorate or equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related fields is preferred.
• Experience teaching similar courses at 4-year universities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach CS 435: Real-Time Concepts for Embedded Systems.
• Develop and validate real-time embedded system concepts.
• Design topics related to real-time operating systems and device driver development.

Job description

Lecturer - CS 435: Real-Time Concepts for Embedded Systems (Fall 2026) - Temecula Campus

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Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer

Location: San Marcos

Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time, Faculty - Computer Science

• Semester: Fall 2026
• Day/Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
• Modality: In-Person (Temecula Campus)
• College: College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
• Department: Computer Science, BS Software Engineering through Extended Learning

Course Description

Introduction to the high-level abstract modeling concepts and the lower-level fundamental programming aspects of real-time embedded systems development. The primary focus is in the design, development and validation of microprocessor-based real-time embedded systems. Course topics will include real-time operating system design, real-time scheduling theory, general-purpose microprocessors, common bus architectures, memory management, device driver development, interrupts, general purpose peripherals: such as timers and counters, I/O subsystems along with some embedded system design problems and engineering issues.

• A master’s degree or equivalent professional experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, 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 Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related fields
• Experience teaching similar courses at 4-year universities
• Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate intercultural competence and a commitment to serving a diverse campus community as it relates to teaching and, as applicable, service.

Salary commensurate with degree level and experience

• Anticipated Hiring Salary: $2,279 per Weighted Teaching Unit (WTU)
• CSU Classification Salary: $2,279 per Weighted Teaching Unit (WTU)

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 May 12, 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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Advertised: Apr 23 2026 Pacific Daylight Time

Applications close: May 31 2027 Pacific Daylight Time