Lecturer - PH 333: Public Health Communication and Interventions (Fall 2026)

California State University San Marcos; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

California State University San Marcos seeks a part-time lecturer for Fall 2026 to teach PH 333 - Public Health Communications and Interventions, a 3-unit course. The position is in-person on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m., in the College of Education, Health and Human Services, Public Health Department.

Applicants should hold MPH/MSPH, have college teaching experience, and communicate effectively while collaborating with faculty; a doctoral degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master of Public Health (MPH) or MSPH required.
• Experience teaching at the college level.
• Strong communication and ability to work with core faculty.
• California State University out-of-state Employment Policy requires working in California.

Responsibilities

• Teach PH 333 Public Health Communications and Interventions for Fall 2026.
• Deliver a 3-unit course in-person Mondays and Wednesdays 5:30–6:45 p.m.
• Develop and assess course materials, assignments, and exams.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Master of Public Health (MPH) or MSPH

Doctoral degree in Public Health or related field

Job description

PH 333: Public Health Communication and Interventions

• Position: Lecturer
• Semester: Fall 2026
• Day/Time: Monday and Wednesday, from 5:30 to 6:45p.m.
• Modality: In Person
• College: College of Education, Health and HumanServices
• Department: Public Health

The Department of Public Health at California State University SanMarcos seeks a part-time lecturer for Fall 2026 to teach PH 333 -Public Health Communications and Interventions. The course is a3-unit class taught over the course of the semester.

Course Description

This course provides foundational knowledge on public healthcommunication, related theory, strategies, and application toplanning, implementation, and evaluation of public healthcommunication interventions. It explores the use of mass media anddigital technology to influence diverse audiences and stakeholdersand emphasizes strategic community-based partnerships, culturalinfluences on messaging, and communication models that areresponsive to context and situation of the public health-specificcommunication needs.

Minimum qualifications:

• A Master of Public Health (MPH) or Master of Science in PublicHealth (MSPH).
• Experience working with college-level students or teaching inan institution of higher learning.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively withcore faculty and colleagues
• 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 doctoral degree in Public Health or a closely related field(e.g. PhD, MD, DrPH, ScD, JD, etc.)
• 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

• AnticipatedHiring Salary Range: $5,507 - $6,008 per full-timemonth
• CSU Classification Salary Range Lecturer A - AY: $5,507 –$6,6677 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 June 11, 2026, however, theposition will remain open until filled.

Supplemental Information

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 isprohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related workoutside California. Working in the State of California is acondition 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 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 thebackground 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.

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or Clery Act Notification can be found at Clery Act Notification.

Advertised: May 27, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time

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