Lecturer: Decolonizing California & Indigenous Resurgence

California State University San Marcos; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 61,458 - 89,280; Part time

Job summary

California State University San Marcos is seeking 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 San Marcos, CA, within the Department of American Indian Studies.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree in the area of instruction or related field, and a demonstrated commitment to American Indian epistemology, sovereignty, and tribal histories, with experience

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the area of instruction or closely related field.
• Commitment to American Indian epistemology in theory, methodology, pedagogy.
• Knowledge of sovereignty, culture, tribal histories and federal Indian policy and law.
• Experience collaborating with California American Indian tribes/communities.
• California residency required by CSU policy; working in CA is a condition of employment.

Skills

American Indian epistemology

Sovereignty knowledge

Tribal histories familiarity

Collaboration with tribes/communities

Curriculum development

Education

Master’s degree in area of instruction or closely related field

Job description

California State University San Marcos is seeking 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 San Marcos, CA, within the Department of American Indian Studies.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree in the area of instruction or related field, and a demonstrated commitment to American Indian epistemology, sovereignty, and tribal histories, with experience