Lecturer Pool - Ethnic Studies AY 2026/27

California State University San Marcos; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 89,000; Part time

Job summary

California State University San Marcos invites applications for an ongoing pool of part-time lecturers in Ethnic Studies for the 2026/27 academic year. Appointments vary by day, time, and course need, potentially spanning a single day to a full semester.

The pool closes after May 31st, with new pool applications required for the following year. Minimum qualifications include a master's degree in Ethnic Studies or allied field; preference given to candidates with a doctorate and prior higher-ed

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Ethnic Studies, or an allied/relevant field.
• Per CSU policy, working in California is a condition of employment.
• Doctorate in Ethnic Studies or allied field preferred; intercultural competence valued.

Responsibilities

• Pool of part-time lecturers for Ethnic Studies; assignments may last from one day to a semester.
• Positions filled on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year; applications accepted continuously.

Education

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

Doctorate in Ethnic Studies or allied/relevant field

Job description

Ethnic Studies Pool

• 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.

Minimum qualifications:

• A master's degree in Ethnic Studies, or an allied/relevant field.
• 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:

• A doctorate in Ethnic Studies, or an allied/relevant field.
• Experience teaching in higher education.
• 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 - $8,000 per full‑time month

The salary schedule information for the Lecturer – Academic Year Classification is available based on the following ranges (eff 7/1/24):

• 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.

Timeline:

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

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 Higher Education.

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:

July 08, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time

Applications close:

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