Lecturer Pool - Physics AY 2026/27

California State University San Marcos; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 61,458 - 67,049; Part time

Job summary

California State University San Marcos is seeking part-time Lecturers for the Academic Year 2026/2027 in the Department of Physics. Applicants will serve a diverse undergraduate population by engaging students through innovative pedagogical methods.

The position requires a master's degree in the appropriate field and preference for candidates with terminal degrees. Appointments can last from one day to an entire semester, and the hiring salary range is between $5,507 and $6,008 per month.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the area of instruction or closely related field.
• Preference for terminal degree or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Serve diverse undergraduate population in lectures.
• Engage students using research-informed practices.

Skills

Engagement in pedagogical practices

Intercultural competence

Education

Master's degree in area of instruction

Terminal degree in area of instruction

Job description

Position Overview

College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics – Department of Physics – Lecturer (Academic Year 2026/2027).

The Department of Physics, at California State University San Marcos, accepts applications on an ongoing basis for our pool of part‑time lecturers. Lecturers serve a diverse undergraduate population in cultural background, ethnicity, academic preparation, and age.

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. The pool will be closed effective May 31. Applicants wishing to be considered for the next academic year must apply to the new pool by June 15.

Minimum Qualifications

• A master’s degree in the area of instruction or a closely related field.
• 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 terminal degree in the area of instruction or a closely related field.
• Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated commitment to actively engaging undergraduates in the classroom or laboratory through research‑informed pedagogical practices.
• 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

• Anticipated hiring salary range: $5,507 - $6,008 per full‑time month.
• CSU Classification Salary Range Lecturer A – AY: $5,507 – $6,6677 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 of the appropriate range, commensurate with education and experience.

Application Materials

• 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. The pool will be closed effective May 31; for next year, apply by June 15.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.

Additional Policy Statements

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.

The 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 seven 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.