Lecturer Pool - Liberal Studies AY 2026/27

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

Job summary

The Department of Linguistics and Liberal Studies at California State University San Marcos is seeking applications for our ongoing pool of part-time lecturers for Liberal Studies courses. A master's degree in a related field is necessary, with preference given for a doctorate and higher education teaching experience.

Appointments are temporary, lasting from one day to a semester, with salaries ranging from $5,507 to $8,000 per full-time month based on qualifications. This position requires teaching commitment and a focus on intercultural competence.

Qualifications

• A master's degree in a related field is required.
• Preference for a doctorate in a closely related field.
• Teaching experience in Liberal Studies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach upper and lower division Liberal Studies courses.
• Participate in the development of course materials.
• Engage with students and contribute to campus community.

Job description

Liberal Studies Pool

• College: College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences
• Department: Linguistics and Liberal Studies

The Department of Linguistics and Liberal Studies at California State University San Marcos accepts applications on an on-going basis for our pool of part-time lecturers for upper and lower division Liberal Studies courses in "Critical Education." Salary is commensurate with credentials and experience.

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. The pool may be used to fill vacant positions on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year. Applications in this pool ad will only be good for the current academic year. This pool will be closed effective May 31st for the 2026/2027 academic year. 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 a related field.
• Working in the State of California is a condition of employment per the California State University's Out-of-State Employment Policy. CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.

Preferred Qualifications

• A doctorate in a closely related field.
• Higher education experience teaching Liberal Studies courses.
• Demonstrated intercultural competence and a commitment to serving the campus community in teaching and, as applicable, service.

Salary

Salary is commensurate with degree level and experience. The anticipated hiring salary range is $5,507 - $8,000 per full-time month. The salary schedule for the Lecturer – Academic Year Classification is:

• Lecturer A - AY: $5,507 - $6,677 per full-time month
• Lecturer B - AY: $6,221 - $13,224 per full-time month

Application

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

Timeline

Applications are accepted and reviewed on an on-going basis throughout the 2026/27 Academic Year. Applications in this pool ad will only be 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.

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, 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.