Lecturer - PH 303: Social, Behavioral, and Community Health (Fall 2026)

The California State University; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 61,458 - 66,960; Part time

Job summary

The California State University in San Marcos is seeking a part-time lecturer for Fall 2026 to teach PH 303 – Social, Behavioral, and Community Health. This course will focus on current health issues from a behavioral perspective.

The ideal candidate must hold an MPH or MSPH, have experience with college-level students, and be eligible to work in California. Responsibilities include creating course materials, teaching classes, and collaborating on curriculum development.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching or working with college-level students.
• Eligibility to work in California.

Responsibilities

• Teach PH 303 according to academic calendar.
• Develop lecture materials and assess student learning.
• Collaborate with faculty on curriculum development.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to work cooperatively

Education

Master of Public Health (MPH) or Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH)

Job description

Lecturer – PH 303: Social, Behavioral, and Community Health (Fall 2026)

Department of Public Health at California State University San Marcos seeks a part‑time lecturer for Fall 2026 to teach PH 303 – Social, Behavioral, and Community Health. This three‑unit course is taught over the semester and covers current health issues from a social science and behavioral perspective, using an ecological approach to explore determinants, multilevel influences, risk factors, and prevention/promotion strategies.

Course Details

• Semester: Fall 2026
• Day/Time: Mondays and Wednesdays, 2:30 – 3:45 p.m.
• Modality: In Person
• College: College of Education, Health and Human Services
• Department: Public Health

Responsibilities

Teach PH 303 in accordance with the university’s academic calendar, develop lecture materials, facilitate class discussions, assess student learning, and provide timely feedback. Collaborate with core faculty on curriculum development and participate in departmental meetings.

Qualifications

• A Master of Public Health (MPH) or Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH) – required.
• Experience teaching or working with college‑level students.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cooperatively with faculty and colleagues.
• Eligibility to work in the state of California – California State University’s Out‑of‑State Employment Policy requires all employees to be California residents.

Preferred Qualifications

• A doctoral degree in Public Health or a closely related field (e.g., PhD, MD, DrPH, ScD, JD).
• Demonstrated intercultural competence and a commitment to serve the campus community.

Salary

Salary commensurate with degree level and experience

• Anticipated hiring salary range: $5,507 – $6,000 per full‑time month.
• CSU Classification – Lecturer A: $5,507 – $6,677 per full‑time month.
• CSU Classification – Lecturer B: $6,221 – $13,224 per full‑time month.

Application

Interested applicants should submit a completed faculty application, curriculum vitae, letter of interest, and contact information for three current references. Documentation of teaching effectiveness and sample course syllabi are encouraged.

Initial application review begins on June 11 2026 and the position will remain open until filled.

Equal Opportunity 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.

Additional Employment Requirements

All employees must comply with the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and CSU Executive Order 1083.

All applicants will undergo employment verification, education verification, reference checks, and criminal record checks. Successful completion of a background check is required for appointment.