Lecturer Pool - Computer Science and Information Systems: Cybersecurity AY 2026/27

Monash University; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

California State University San Marcos is accepting applications for a Lecturer Pool in Computer Science and Information Systems: Cybersecurity for AY 2026/27. These are part-time, for-credit instructional faculty positions across the campus with possible short-term assignments.

Applicants should hold a Master's degree and have experience teaching cybersecurity topics such as secure software development or security risk management. Hiring is contingent on availability of funds and campus needs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Experience teaching secure software development or security risk management.

Skills

Security teaching

Intercultural competence

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Lecturer Pool - Computer Science and Information Systems: Cybersecurity AY 2026/27

Computer Science and Information Systems: Cybersecurity Pool

• Position:Instructional Faculty, Special Programs - For Credit
• Academic Year: 2026/2027
• Day/Time: Varies
• College: CSTEM - College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
• Department: Computer Science and Information Systems - Cybersecurity

The Department of Computer Science and Information Systems at California State University San Marcos accepts applications on an on-going basis for our pool of part-time lecturers for Masters in Cybersecurity Program.

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 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 it becomes available by June 15th.

• Master's Degree
• Experience teaching secure software development or security risk management
• 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

Preferred qualifications:

• Industry experience in related topics
• Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate intercultural competence and a commitment to serving our campus community as it relates to teaching and, as applicable, service.

Salary commensurate with degree level and experience

• Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,507 - $6,677 per full-time month

The salary schedule information for the Lecturer – Academic Year Classification is available based on the following ranges:

• CSU Classification Salary Range Lecturer A - AY: $5,507 - $6,677 per full-time month

The anticipated hiring range is generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range, commensurate with education and experience.

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. If you wish to be considered for the next academic year, you will need to apply to the new pool as it becomes available by June 15th.

CSUSM has beendesignatedas 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 Higher Education. VisitFaculty 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 EmploymentPolicy , 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 isrequiredtocomply withthe requirementsset forth inCSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

This position is subject to employment verification, education verification, referencechecksand 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 atClery Act Notification .

Advertised: September 01, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: May 31, 2027 (11:55 PM) Pacific Daylight Time

• Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer 1

Locations

Southern California

Categories

Appointment Type

• Temporary 1

Bargaining Unit

Job Search Category/Discipline

• Faculty - Computer Science 1

Time Basis

• Part Time 1

Outstanding Benefits and Perks

When it comes to treating our employees right, our priorities include providing anoutstanding benefits package. After all, once you become a Cougar, we want to ensurethat you stick around.