Lecturer Pool - Accounting AY26/27

California State University San Marcos; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 61,458 - 74,515; Part time

Job summary

California State University San Marcos is accepting applications for an ongoing pool of part-time lecturers in the Department of Accounting for the 2026/2027 academic year. This pool fills short-term lecturer positions across campus, with appointments ranging from one day to a full semester.

The pool is reviewed on an as-needed basis and closes May 31st. Minimum qualifications include a master's degree in business or a related discipline, finance-related industry experience, and California

Qualifications

• Master's degree in business or a related discipline required.
• Industry experience in a finance-related position required.
• Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• The department maintains an ongoing pool of part-time lecturers to fill short-term teaching assignments across the campus.
• Appointments may last from one day to a full semester.
• All positions are contingent on the needs of the department for the academic year 2026/27.

Skills

Finance-related industry experience

Intercultural competence

Education

Master's degree in business or related discipline

Doctorate degree or equivalent

Job description

College: College of Business Administration
Department: Accounting

Accounting Pool

Position: Lecturer
Academic Year: 2026/2027

The Department of Accounting at California State University San Marcos accepts applications on an ongoing basis for our pool of part-time lecturers. Applicant pools are used to fill short-term temporary Lecturer positions across our campus with the possibility of rehiring. Appointments may last from one day to a whole semester. This applicant pool may be used to fill vacant positions on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year. Applications are only good for the current academic year. This pool is closed effective May 31st.

Minimum Qualifications

• A master's degree in business or a related discipline
• Industry experience in a finance-related position
• Working in the State of California is a condition of employment, per the California State University’s Out-of-State Employment Policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• A doctorate degree or equivalent
• Previous teaching experience
• Intercultural competence and a commitment to serving the campus community in teaching and, as applicable, service.

Salaries

Salary commensurate with degree level and experience.

• Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,507 – $6,677 per full-time month (Lecturer A – AY)

Application

To apply, please prepare to submit the following:

• Your completed faculty application
• Curriculum Vitae (uploaded)
• Contact information for three current references
• Letter of interest (uploaded)

Timeline

Applications are accepted and reviewed as needed, on an ongoing basis throughout the 2026/27 Academic Year.

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, veteran 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 work outside 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 and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information or if it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect continued employment.

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative or judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last seven 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.