Lecturer Pool - History AY 2026/2027

California State University San Marcos; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 61,458 - 147,579; Part time

Job summary

California State University San Marcos is seeking applicants for a Lecturer Pool in History for the academic year 2026/2027. This position involves ongoing applications for part-time lecturers to fill temporary roles, which could last from one day to a full semester.

Minimum qualifications include a master’s degree or terminal degree in a relevant field. The position also emphasizes intercultural competence and a commitment to serving the campus community.

Salary is commensurate with experience, with ranges specifically detailed for Lecturer A and Lecturer B positions.

Qualifications

• A master's degree or terminal degree in the area of instruction or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated intercultural competence and a commitment to serving the campus community.

Education

Master's degree or terminal degree in the area of instruction or a closely related field

Job description

Lecturer Pool - History AY 2026/2027

Position: Lecturer
Academic Year: 2026/2027
College: College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences
Department: History

Pool Overview

The Department of History at California State University San Marcos accepts applications on an ongoing basis for a pool of part‑time lecturers. The pool is used to fill short‑term temporary Lecturer positions that may last from one day to a full semester. Applicants in this pool are considered for the current academic year only. The pool will be closed effective May 31. If you wish to be considered for the next academic year, you need to apply to the new pool as it becomes available by June 15.

Minimum Qualifications

• A master’s degree or terminal degree in the area of instruction or a closely related field.
• According to the California State University Out‑of‑State Employment Policy, the CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU‑related work outside California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Salary

Salary is commensurate with credential and experience. Anticipated hiring ranges for the Lecturer – Academic Year Classification are:

• Lecturer A – AY: $5,507 – $6,677 per full‑time month
• 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.

Application Requirements

• Your completed faculty application
• Curriculum Vitae (uploaded)
• Contact information for three current references
• Letter of interest (uploaded)

Timeline

Applications are accepted and reviewed as needed on an ongoing basis throughout the 2026/27 academic year.

Equal Opportunity & Legal Statements

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, veteran or military status.

According to the California State University Out‑of‑State Employment Policy, the CSU prohibts 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 a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with CSU Executive Order 1083.

All appointments are subject to employment, education, reference, and criminal record verification. Appointment offers are contingent upon successful completion of background checks.

Applicants may be required to disclose, after meeting minimum qualifications, if they have received a final administrative or judicial determination of sexual harassment within the last seven years, and may need to sign a release form for information disclosure.

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) Notification can be found at Clery Act Notification.