Lecturer: Decolonizing California & Indigenous Resilience

California State University San Marcos; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 148,000; Part time

Job summary

California State University San Marcos seeks a part-time lecturer for Fall 2026 to teach AIS 110: Decolonizing California: California Indian Resistance, Resurgence and Resilience. The position is in-person in the College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral & Social Sciences, American Indian Studies.

The role requires a master’s degree and demonstrated knowledge of sovereignty, tribal histories, and collaborating with California American Indian tribes and communities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the area of instruction or a closely related field.
• Clear commitment to American Indian epistemology, theory and pedagogy as they pertain to American Indian Studies.
• Knowledge of sovereignty, tribal histories, federal Indian policy and law.
• Experience collaborating with California American Indian tribes, communities, organizations or nations.

Skills

Commitment to episteme

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Teaching in higher ed

Community engagement

Education

Master’s degree in related field

Job description

California State University San Marcos seeks a part-time lecturer for Fall 2026 to teach AIS 110: Decolonizing California: California Indian Resistance, Resurgence and Resilience. The position is in-person in the College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral & Social Sciences, American Indian Studies.

The role requires a master’s degree and demonstrated knowledge of sovereignty, tribal histories, and collaborating with California American Indian tribes and communities.