Lecturer - EDRL 614B: Reading Certificate Field Experience (Fall 2026)

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

Job summary

California State University San Marcos is seeking a part-time lecturer for Fall 2026 to teach EDRL 614B: Reading Certificate Field Experience in the School of Education.

The course focuses on literacy assessment, administering measures, analyzing data, and reporting results to support diverse learners; the hire will align practice with culturally and linguistically responsive instruction.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Literacy or a closely related field is required.
• Demonstrated expertise in literacy assessment and informing instruction is preferred.
• Diversity, inclusivity, and intercultural competence are valued.

Responsibilities

• Teach EDRL 614B: Reading Certificate Field Experience for Fall 2026.
• Administer and interpret literacy assessments and communicate findings through professional reports.
• Contribute to a diverse and inclusive learning environment within teacher preparation programs.

Education

Master's degree in Literacy or related field

Doctorate in Literacy or related field

Job description

EDRL 614B - Reading Certificate Field Experience

• Position: Lecturer
• Semester: Fall 2026
• Day/Time: Varies
• Modality: Varies
• College: College of Education, Health & HumanServices
• Department: School of Education

The School of Education at California State University San Marcosseeks a part-time lecturer for Fall 2026 to teach EDRL 614B:Reading Certificate Field Experience.

Course Description

This course examines the use of multiple assessment measures withina balanced and comprehensive literacy program and explores theresearch foundations that support effective literacy assessment andinstruction for students from diverse cultural and linguisticbackgrounds. Candidates will administer a range of literacyassessments, analyze and interpret assessment data, developinstructional recommendations, and communicate findings throughprofessional reports designed to support student learning andliteracy development.

Minimum qualifications

• A master's degree in the area of Literacy or a closely relatedfield.
• 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

• Preference will be given to applicants with an earned doctoratein Literacy or a related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in literacy assessment, includingadministration, analysis, and instructional application of formaland informal measures.
• Experience using assessment data to inform differentiated,evidence‑based literacy instruction.
• Experience teaching and/or supervising candidates in literacyassessment within teacher preparation programs is preferred.
• Knowledge of screening, diagnostic, progress monitoring, andoutcome assessments across grade spans.
• Familiarity with culturally and linguistically responsiveassessment practices, including assessment of multilinguallearners, preferred.
• Preference will be given to applicants with demonstratedcommitment to diversity, inclusivity, and/or interculturalcompetence with diverse groups in relation to teaching.

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
• 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 ofthe appropriate range, commensurate with education andexperience.

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

California State University San Marcos is an Equal OpportunityEmployer strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas ofthe campus community. We consider qualified applicants foremployment without regard to age, physical or mental disability,gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, genderexpression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race orethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation andveteran or military status.

Per the California State University’s Out-of-State Employment Policy , 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 allegations ofmisconduct.

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

Advertised: June 15, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific DaylightTime

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