Lecturer Pool - Kinesiology AY 2026/27

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 its pool of part-time lecturers in Kinesiology. This position involves filling short-term Lectures across campus based on need and is open until May 31, 2026. Candidates need at least a master’s degree in a relevant field and may have a doctorate or terminal degree as preferred qualifications.

The anticipated salary ranges from $5,507 to $6,677 per full-time month for Lecturer A and up to $13,224 for Lecturer B, depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• A master’s degree in the area of instruction or a closely related field.
• Higher-education teaching experience in the field.

Education

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

Doctorate or terminal degree in the area of instruction or a closely related field

Job description

The Department of Kinesiology at California State University San Marcos accepts applications on an ongoing basis for its pool of part‑time lecturers. This applicant pool fills short‑term, temporary Lecturer positions across campus, from a single day to a full semester, and remains open until the current academic year ends. Applicants are now ineligible after May 31, 2026; a new pool will open on June 15, 2026.

Minimum Qualifications

• A master’s degree in the area of instruction or a closely related field.
• Employment must occur in the State of California; the CSU prohibits out‑of‑state hiring.

Preferred Qualifications

• A doctorate or terminal degree in the area of instruction or a closely related field.
• Higher‑education teaching experience in the field.
• Demonstrated intercultural competence and a commitment to serving the campus community in teaching and service.

Salary

Anticipated hiring salary ranges for the Lecturer – Academic Year Classification are: Lecturer A – $5,507 to $6,677 per full‑time month; Lecturer B – $6,221 to $13,224 per full‑time month. The hiring range is usually near the minimum of the appropriate classification range and is commensurate with education and experience.

Application Materials

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

Timeline

Applications are accepted and reviewed on an ongoing basis throughout the 2026–27 academic year. The pool will close May 31, 2026.

California State University San Marcos is an equal‑opportunity employer. The institution prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU‑related work outside California.

Applicants must pass employment verification, education verification, reference checks, and a criminal record check. A conditional appointment may be rescinded if background checks reveal disqualifying information or if the candidate knowingly falsifies information.

Applicants are required to disclose any final administrative decision or final judicial decision regarding sexual harassment within the last seven years only after meeting minimum qualifications, and to sign a release form allowing disclosure of information by current and former employers.