Lecturer Pool - Liberal Studies AY 2026/27

California State University San Marcos; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 148,000; Part time

Job summary

California State University San Marcos invites applications for its Liberal Studies pool of part-time lecturers in the Department of Linguistics and Liberal Studies to teach courses in Critical Education for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Appointments may last from one day to a full semester, with compensation commensurate with credentials and experience. The pool is ongoing and reviews occur as needed, with an emphasis on serving the campus community through teaching in diverse contexts.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Doctorate in a closely related field (preferred).
• Ability to teach Liberal Studies courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach Liberal Studies courses in the Department of Linguistics and Liberal Studies.
• Contribute to the Liberal Studies pool for short-term/temporary lecturer positions.
• Work across upper and lower-division Liberal Studies courses in Critical Education.

Skills

Intercultural competence

Commitment to campus service

Education

Master’s degree in a related field

Doctorate in related field

Job description

Liberal Studies Pool

• Position: Lecturer


• Academic Year: 2026/2027


• College: College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral andSocial Sciences


• Department: Linguistics and Liberal Studies

The Department of Linguistics and Liberal Studies at CaliforniaState University San Marcos accepts applications on an on-goingbasis for our pool of part‑time lecturers for upper and lowerdivision Liberal Studies courses in “Critical Education.” Salary iscommensurate with credentials and experience.

Applicant pools are used to fill short‑term temporary Lecturerpositions 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‑neededbasis throughout the academic year. Applications in this pool adwill only be good for the current academic year. This pool will beclosed effective May 31st. If you wish to be considered for the next academic year, you will need to apply to the new pool as itbecomes available by June 15th.

Minimum qualifications:

• A master’s degree in a related field.


• Per the California State University’s Out-of-State EmploymentPolicy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to performCSU-related work outside California. Working in the State ofCalifornia is a condition of employment.

Preferred qualifications:

• A doctorate in a closely related field.


• Higher education experience teaching Liberal Studiescourses.


• Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrateintercultural competence and a commitment to serving our campuscommunity 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‑timemonth

The salary schedule information for the Lecturer – Academic YearClassification is available based on the following ranges:

• 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 ofthe appropriate range, commensurate with education andexperience.

Application

Timeline:

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

Applications in this pool ad will only be good for the currentacademic year. This pool will be closed effective May 31st. If youwish to be considered for the nextacademic year, you will need toapply to the new pool as it becomes available by June 15th.

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California State University San Marcos is an Equal OpportunityEmployer strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas ofthe campus community. We consider qualified applicants foremployment without regard to age, physical or mental disability,gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, genderexpression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race orethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation andveteran or military status.

Per the California State University’s Out-of-State Employment Policy , the CSU isprohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU‑related workoutside California. Working in the State of California is acondition of employment.

The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and isrequired to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

This position is subject to employment verification, educationverification, reference checks and criminal record checks. An offerof appointment is contingent upon successful completion of abackground check, including a criminal records check, and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying informationand/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete thebackground 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 decisionor 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 processmust 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 misd...

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Advertised:

June 04, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific DaylightTime

Applications close:

May 31, 2027 (11:55 PM) Pacific DaylightTime