Lecturer - PH 407: Research Methods in Public Health (Fall 2026)

California State University San Marcos; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 71,000; Part time

Job summary

California State University San Marcos seeks a part-time lecturer for Fall 2026 to teach PH 407 - Research Methods in Public Health on campus in San Marcos. The course is a 3-unit class taught over the semester. Minimum qualifications include an MPH or MSPH and prior college-level teaching experience, with strong communication skills for a diverse student body.

A doctoral degree is preferred. Salary is commensurate with education and experience; review begins June 4, 2026, and continues until

Qualifications

• Earned MPH or MSPH is required.
• College-level teaching experience required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse campus.

Responsibilities

• Teach PH 407 - Research Methods in Public Health for Fall 2026.
• Develop and deliver course materials and assessments.
• Engage with students and contribute to inclusive teaching.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Master of Public Health (MPH) or MSPH

Doctoral degree in Public Health (preferred)

Job description

PH 407: Research Methods in Public Health

• Position: Lecturer
• Semester: Fall 2026
• Day/Time: Monday and Wednesday, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:15p.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 407 -Research Methods in Public Health. The course is a 3-unit classtaught over the course of the semester.

Course Description

Examines fundamental principles and methodologies used inconducting research within the field of public health. It exploresvarious research designs, data collection methods, analysistechniques, and ethical considerations essential for investigatingand addressing public health issues, and it emphasizes evaluationof published public health research.

Minimum qualifications:

• An earned Master of Public Health (MPH) or Master of Science inPublic Health (MSPH) is required.
• The candidate should have relevant experience working withcollege-level students or teaching in an institution of higherlearning.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively withcore faculty and colleagues on an ethnically and culturally diversecampus is required.
• 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.) and demonstrated commitment todiversity and ability to communicate with culturally diverse groupsof students is highly desired.
• 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: $5,836 - $6,240 perfull-time month

The salary schedule information for the Lecturer – Academic YearClassification 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.

Application:

To apply, please prepare to submit the following:

• A completed faculty application
• Curriculum Vitae (uploaded)
• Contact information for three current references
• Letter of interest (uploaded)
• Documentation of teaching effectiveness and sample coursesyllabi are strongly encouraged when available.

Timeline:

A review of applications will begin on June 4,2026, 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 foretemployment 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 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 allegations ofmisconduct.

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

Advertised: May 21, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific DaylightTime

Applications close: December 18, 2026 (11:55 PM) PacificStandard Time