Lecturer - GEOG 450: Parks and Protected Areas (Fall 2026)

Opt For Healthy Living; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 61,458 - 89,280; Part time

Job summary

Opt For Healthy Living is seeking a Lecturer for GEOG 450: Parks and Protected Areas in Fall 2026 at California State University San Marcos. The role requires a master’s degree in Geography or a related field, teaching experience, and specialization in physical geography. Responsibilities include teaching about human-environment interaction and conservation in an in-person format. Salary is commensurate with experience, with a range of $5,507 - $8,000 per month depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Evidence of higher education teaching experience in geography courses.
• Employment in California is required by the CSU Out-of-State Employee Policy.

Responsibilities

• Teach GEOG 450: Parks and Protected Areas course.
• Explore themes of human-environment interaction, sustainability, and conservation.

Skills

Higher education teaching experience

Specialization in physical geography

Intercultural competence

Education

Master’s degree in Geography or related field

Doctorate in Geography or related field

Job description

Lecturer - GEOG 450: Parks and Protected Areas (Fall 2026)

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Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: San Marcos
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time, Faculty - Natural Sciences

• Semester: Fall 2026
• Day/Time: Monday and Wednesday, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
• Modality: in‑person
• College: College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences

Course Description

Uses U.S. and international parks and protected areas to explore themes of human‑environment interaction, sustainability, and conservation. Explores the history of parks and protected areas, including the development of the U.S. National Park system. Examines representative case studies to explain evolving ideas regarding wilderness, public space, principles of multiple‑use, and sustainability.

Qualifications

• A master’s degree in Geography, Resource Management, or a related field
• Evidence of specialization in physical geography or earth systems science
• Higher education teaching experience in geography courses
• Employment in California is required by the CSU Out‑of‑State Employee Policy.

Preferred qualifications:

• A doctorate in Geography, Resource Management, or a related field
• Higher education teaching experience in general education science courses
• 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

Salary commensurate with degree level and experience

• Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,507 - $8,000 per full‑time month
• 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 and experience.

EEO Statement

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.