Lecturer Pool - Ethnic Studies AY 2026/27

IMDiversity; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 61,458 - 89,280; Part time

Job summary

California State University San Marcos in San Marcos, CA, invites applications for an ongoing lecturer pool in Ethnic Studies for the 2026/2027 academic year. Positions are part-time, temporary, and vary from single days to full semesters. A master’s degree is required; a doctorate is preferred.

Experience teaching in higher education and intercultural competence are valued. Appointments may be made as needed across the academic year, with the pool closing May 31st.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Ethnic Studies or allied/relevant field.
• Doctorate in Ethnic Studies or allied/relevant field preferred.
• Experience teaching in higher education preferred.
• Demonstrated intercultural competence and service to campus community preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach Ethnic Studies courses as part of a part-time lecturer pool.
• Contribute to course development and student assessment as needed.
• Maintain professional and respectful engagement with diverse campus communities.

Education

Master’s degree in Ethnic Studies or allied/relevant field

Doctorate in Ethnic Studies or allied/relevant field

Job description

Lecturer Pool – Ethnic Studies AY 2026/27

California State University, San Marcos – San Marcos, CA

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

Salary: $5,507 – $8,000 per month

Category: Ethnic and Multicultural Studies

Job No: 558990

Work Type: Instructional Faculty – Temporary/Lecturer

Locations: San Marcos

Categories: Unit 3 – CFA – California Faculty Association, Faculty – Social Sciences, Temporary, Part Time

Position: Lecturer

Academic Year: 2026/2027

Day/Time: Varies

Modality: Varies

College: College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences

Program: Ethnic Studies

The Ethnic Studies Program 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 in this pool are only 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.

Qualifications

• Minimum: A master’s degree in Ethnic Studies or an allied/relevant field.
• Preferred: A doctorate in Ethnic Studies or an allied/relevant field.
• Preferred: Experience teaching in higher education.
• Preferred: Demonstrated intercultural competence and a commitment to serving our campus community through teaching and, as applicable, service.

Salary

• Anticipated hiring salary range: $5,507 – $8,000 per full‑time month.
• 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 of the appropriate range, commensurate with education and experience.

Mandates: Must meet California State University mandatory requirement to work in California.