Lecturer Pool - Biological Sciences: Biotechnology AY 2026/27

California State University San Marcos; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 2,300 - 2,400; Part time

Job summary

California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) maintains an ongoing pool of instructors for for-credit courses in Biological Sciences, supporting undergraduate and graduate biotechnology programs. Appointments may last from one day to a full semester and are made on an as-needed basis for the 2026/27 year.

The pool emphasizes a strong foundation in biology, integrated with business, ethics, and legal perspectives of the life sciences industry.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in the life sciences is required.
• Doctoral degree in the life sciences is preferred.
• College teaching experience preferred.
• Experience in biotechnology industry preferred.

Skills

Teaching

Intercultural competence

Education

Master's degree in life sciences

Doctoral degree in life sciences

Job description

Biological Sciences: Biotechnology Pool

• Position: Instructional Faculty, Special Programs - ForCredit
• Academic Year: 2026/2027
• Day/Time: Varies
• Modality: Varies
• College: College of Science, Technology, Engineering,and Mathematics
• Department: Biological Sciences

The Department of Biological Sciences at California StateUniversity San Marcos maintains an on-going pool of applicants whoare interested in teaching courses for the undergraduate andgraduate Biotechnology degree programs. The Biotechnology programsemphasize a strong foundation of biological knowledge that isintegrated with business, ethical, and legal perspectives of thebiotechnology and life sciences industry. Specific courses forwhich instructors may be sought vary by semester and can be foundin the catalog.

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-neededbasis throughout the academic year. Applications in this pool ad will only be good for the current academic year. This pool will be closed effective May 31st. If you wish to be considered for the next academic year, you will need to apply to the new pool as itbecomes available by June 15th.

Minimum qualifications:

• A master's degree in the life sciences
• 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 the life sciences
• College teaching experience
• Previous work experience in the biotechnology industry
• 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: $2,279 per WeightedTeaching Unit (WTU)
• CSU Classification Salary Range: $2,279 per WeightedTeaching Unit (WTU)

Timeline: Applications are accepted and reviewed as needed, on an on-going basis throughout the 2026/27 academic year.

Applications in this pool ad will only be good for the current academic year. This pool will be closed effective May 31st. Ifyou wish to be considered for the next academic year, you will needto apply to the new pool as it becomes available by June15th.

CSUSM has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and was recently named one of the top 32 Colleges most friendly to junior faculty by the Collaborative on Academic Careers in HigherEducation. Visit Faculty Opportunities for more information.

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.

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, 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 the background 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 21, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time

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