Lecturer - KINE 190: First Year Experience (Fall 2026)

California State University San Marcos; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

California State University San Marcos seeks a part-time lecturer to teach KINE 190 - First Year Experience for Fall 2026. Two sections are offered: Fridays 12:30 p.m.–3:20 p.m. and Wednesdays 7:00 p.m.–9:50 p.m.

This in-person assignment is within the Kinesiology department of the College of Education, Health and Human Services. The course aims to build foundational academic skills, with emphasis on writing conventions, research resources, and professional communication.

Qualifications

• A master’s degree in the area of instruction or a closely related field.
• Knowledge of CSUSM resources and the ability to connect students with those resources.
• Per CSU policy, working in California is a condition of employment.
• A doctorate or terminal degree in the area of instruction or a closely related field.
• Higher education teaching experience is preferred.
• Intercultural competence and commitment to serving the campus community in teaching and service.

Education

Master’s degree

Doctorate or terminal degree

Job description

KINE 190 - First Year Experience

• Position: Lecturer
• Semester: Fall 2026
• Day/Time: Two (2) sections available: (1) Fridays, from12:30 p.m. to 3:20 p.m.; (2) Wednesdays, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:50p.m.
• Modality: In Person
• College: College of Education, Health and HumanServices
• Department: Kinesiology

The Department of Kinesiology at California State University SanMarcos seeks a part-time lecturer for Fall 2026 to teach KINE190-First Year Experience.

Course Description:

Foundational skills for academic success in Kinesiology. Developsessential scholarly, and real-world analytical and problem-solvingskills. Covers discipline-specific writing conventions, currentfaculty research, and resources on campus for Kinesiology majors.Emphasizes cooperative learning, project management,professionalism, effective communication, and information literacy.Promotes intrapersonal and interpersonal skills to be used andreinforced throughout the Kinesiology program.

Minimum qualifications:

• A master’s degree in the area of instruction or a closelyrelated field
• Knowledge of CSUSM resources and the ability to connectstudents with those resources
• 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:

• A doctorate or terminal degree in the area of instruction or aclosely related field.
• Higher education experience teaching in the area
• Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrateintercultural competence and a commitment to serving our campuscommunity as it relates to teaching and, as applicable,service.

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 Year Classification 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.

Timeline: A review of applications will begin on July 16,2026; 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 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 is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related workoutside 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 informationand/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 decisionor 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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