Lecturer Pool - Finance AY 26/27

California State University San Marcos; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

California State University San Marcos seeks applicants for a pool of part-time lecturers in the Department of Finance. The pool covers positions across campus with appointments ranging from one day to a full semester for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Applicants will be considered throughout the year; ongoing review and a May 31, 2027 closing date apply, with preference for candidates who hold strong finance industry experience and teaching ability, and who can contribute to a diverse campus

Qualifications

• Master's degree in business or a related discipline.
• Industry experience in a finance-related position.
• Working in California is a condition of employment.
• A doctorate degree or equivalent is preferred.
• Previous teaching experience is preferred.
• Intercultural competence and commitment to campus service are valued.

Skills

Finance industry experience

Teaching experience

Intercultural competence

Education

Master's degree in business or related discipline

Doctorate degree or equivalent

Job description

Finance Pool

• Position: Lecturer
• Academic Year: 2026/2027
• College: College of Business Administration
• Department: Finance

The Department of Finance 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 business or a related discipline
• Industry experience in a finance-related position
• 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 degree or equivalent
• Previous teaching experience
• 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 ongoing basis throughout the 2026/27 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.

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. Visit Faculty Opportunities for more information.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 10, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time

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