Lecturer Pool- Social Sciences AY 2026/27

California State University San Marcos; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 66,084 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University San Marcos seeks a Lecturer for the Social Sciences Pool for the 2026/2027 academic year. The pool supports short-term lecturer appointments in the Department of Social Sciences within the College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences.

Assignments range from a single day to a full semester and may continue through successive years with rehiring. Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree and teaching experience in higher education.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a social science field and evidence of teaching in higher education.
• Expertise in a social science field and ability to teach a social science course.
• Experience using interdisciplinary perspectives and an intercultural approach.

Skills

Social science expertise

Teaching experience

Interdisciplinary frameworks

Intercultural competence

Education

Master’s degree in a social science field

Doctorate or equivalent

Job description

Lecturer – Social Sciences Pool (Academic Year 2026/2027)

College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences – Department of Social Sciences. This pool allows the University to fill short‑term Lecturer positions on an as‑needed basis throughout the 2026/27 academic year.

Position Details

• Academic Year: 2026/2027
• College: College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences
• Department: Social Sciences
• Appointment: Temporary, ranging from one day to a whole semester; appointments may continue across academic years through rehiring.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a social science field (e.g., anthropology, border studies, communication, geography, history, linguistics, political science, psychology, sociology, women’s, gender, and sexuality studies).
• Expertise in a social science field.
• Experience teaching a social science field in higher education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate or equivalent in a social science field.
• Experience teaching upper‑division courses in a related social science field.
• Capacity to teach using interdisciplinary frameworks and/or perspectives.
• Evidence of intercultural competence and a commitment to serving our campus community.

Salary

• Anticipated hiring salary range: $5,507 – $8,000 per full‑time month.
• Salary ranges aligned with CSU classification: Lecturer A – AY: $5,507–$6,677; Lecturer B – AY: $6,221–$13,224 per full‑time month.

Application Requirements

• Completed faculty application.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Contact information for three current references.
• Letter of interest.

Equal Employment Opportunity

California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to promoting diversity. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to age, disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race, ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, or veteran or military status.

Additional Legal Requirements

Per the California State University Out‑of‑State Employment Policy, all employees must work in California. The appointment requires compliance with CSU Executive Order 1083. This position is subject to background checks and other employment verification procedures as described in California Law.