Lecturer - OM 637: Advanced Project Management (Spring 2027)

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

Job summary

California State University San Marcos seeks a part-time lecturer to teach OM 637: Advanced Project Management in the Spring 2026 term. This Masters-level course is part of the SCM Analytics program and focuses on planning, executing, and managing supply chain projects using modern PM tools.

Candidates should hold a master’s or higher in a related field and bring experience in teaching project management, with strong communication skills and a commitment to inclusive pedagogy.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in a relevant field by the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in project management.
• Professional or teaching experience in project management, SCM, operations management, or related areas.
• Experience using project management platforms such as Jira, Smartsheet, Microsoft Planner, or similar systems.
• Strong communication skills and ability to teach complex technical concepts to graduate students.
• Commitment to inclusive teaching practices and engagement with a diverse student population.

Responsibilities

• Teach OM 637: Advanced Project Management to graduate students.
• Utilize authentic datasets and case studies to explore PM applications in supply chain analytics.
• Incorporate applied, practice-oriented coursework including case studies and simulations.

Skills

Project management

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Inclusive teaching

Education

Master's degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Information Systems, Business Analytics, Industrial Engineering, or closely related field

Tools

Jira

Smartsheet

Microsoft Planner

Job description

OM 635: Strategic Total Cost Management

• Position: Lecturer - Academic Year
• Semester: Spring 2027
• Day/Time: TBD
• Modality: In-person
• College: College of Business Administration
• Department: Operations, Supply Chain, and BusinessAnalytics

The Department of Operations, Supply Chain, and Business Analyticsat California State University San Marcos seeks a part-timelecturer for Spring 2026 to teach OM 637: Advanced ProjectManagement.

Course Description

This course is part of the Master of Science in Supply ChainAnalytics program curriculum. Teaches fundamental concepts ofplanning and executing operations and supply chain managementprojects. Introduces state-of-the-art methodologies leading tosuccessful completion of supply chain projects. Applies projectmanagement tools and techniques to plan, analyze, execute, andmanage projects. Utilizes authentic data sets and case studies toexplore project management applications in supply chainanalytics.

Minimum qualifications

• A master’s degree or higher in Supply Chain Management,Operations Management, Information Systems, Business Analytics,Industrial Engineering, or a closely related field by the time ofappointment.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in projectmanagement.
• Professional or teaching experience in project management,supply chain management, operations management, or relatedfunctional areas.
• Experience using project management platforms such as Jira,Smartsheet, Microsoft Planner, or similar systems suitable forprofessional and educational use.
• Strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to teachcomplex technical concepts to graduate business students.
• Commitment to inclusive teaching practices and engagement witha diverse student population.
• 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

• The Project Management Professional (PMP) certification fromthe Project Management Institute (PMI).
• A terminal degree (Ph.D., D.B.A., or equivalent) in a relevantfield or significant senior-level industry experience inoperations, supply chain, or business analytics.
• Hands-on project management experience.
• Prior teaching experience in supply chain management,operations, information systems, or business analytics.
• Experience designing applied, practice-oriented coursework,including case studies, simulations, and project-basedlearning.
• Familiarity with emerging project management technologies suchas agentic AI & intelligent automation, data analyticsintegration, and digital supply networks.
• Experience working with industry partners or professionallyoriented graduate programs.
• Demonstrated commitment to staying current with evolvingproject and product management technologies and integrating theminto teaching.
• 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

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 September23, 2026; however, the position will remain open untilfilled.

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 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 allegationsofmisconduct.

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Advertised: September 08, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific DaylightTime

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