Lecturer - ENVS 351: Outdoor Recreation and Tourism (Fall 2026)

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

Job summary

California State University San Marcos is seeking lecturers to teach a lower-division physical geography course (5A) for Fall 2026. This in-person assignment is scheduled Mondays and Wednesdays evenings and requires a strong background in environmental studies or geography.

Salary is commensurate with credentials and experience. Review will begin May 8, 2026, with a position open until filled. CSUSM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• A master’s degree in Environmental Studies, Recreation & Tourism Studies, Geography, Sustainability, Ecology, Sociology, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of outdoor recreation, environmental impacts, and/or sustainable tourism.
• Experience teaching at the college level or evidence of strong potential for undergraduate instruction.
• Ability to teach an upper-division course with interdisciplinary dimensions (environmental, social, cultural, economic).
• Per the California State University’s Out-of-State EmployeePolicy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Teach a lower-division physical geography GE course (5A).
• Contribute to curriculum development and outreach as needed.

Education

Master’s degree in Environmental Studies or closely related field

Doctorate in Environmental Studies, Recreation & Tourism, Geography, Sociology, or related discipline

Job description

ENVS 351: Outdoor Recreation and Tourism

• Position: Lecturer
• Semester: Fall 2026
• Day/Time: Monday and Wednesday, from 5:30 to 6:45p.m.
• Modality: In-person
• College: College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral andSocial Sciences
• Department: Environment & Geography

The Department of Environment and Geography at California State University San Marcos is accepting applications for Fall 2026.

Salary is commensurate with credentials and experience.

Seeking lecturers to teach a lower-division physical science general education (5A) course in physical geography.

Course Description

Explores the growing social phenomenon of nature-based outdoorrecreation. Analyzes the environmental impact of outdoor leisureand recreation activities. Surveys the potential and limitations ofsustainable tourism.

Minimum qualifications

• A master’s degree in Environmental Studies, Recreation &Tourism Studies, Geography, Sustainability, Ecology, Sociology, ora closely related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of outdoor recreation, environmentalimpacts, and/or sustainable tourism.
• Experience teaching at the college level or evidence of strongpotential for effective undergraduate instruction.
• Ability to teach an upper‑division course withinterdisciplinary dimensions (environmental, social, cultural,economic).
• Per the California State University’s Out-of-State EmployeePolicy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to performCSU-related work outside of California. Working in the State ofCalifornia is a condition of employment.

Preferred qualifications

• A doctorate in Environmental Studies, Recreation & Tourism,Geography, Sociology, or a related discipline.
• Prior teaching experience in areas such as outdoor recreation,environmental impact assessment, tourism studies, environmentalmanagement, or sustainability.
• Professional or research experience related to parks andprotected areas, ecotourism, outdoor recreation planning, orhuman‑environment interactions.
• Understanding of the ecological and social impacts ofrecreation on natural landscapes.
• Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrateintercultural competence and a commitment to serving a diversecampus community as it relates to teaching and, as applicable,service.

Salary commensurate with degree level and experience

• Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,507 - $8,000 perfull-time month

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 of the appropriate range, commensurate with education andexperience.

Timeline

A review of applications will begin on May 8,2026; however, the position will remain open until filled.

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

California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas ofthe campus community. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, genderexpression, 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: April 27, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time

Applications close: May 31, 2027 (11:55 PM) Pacific Daylight Time