Lecturer Pool - Theatre Arts 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 a pool of part‑time lecturers in the School of Arts Theatre Program. Positions vary by course and term, with salary commensurate with credentials and experience.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis for short-term roles across the campus for potential coverage through the academic year. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent; master’s degree or higher is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Professional experience related to the position.
• California policy restricts CSU work outside California.
• MFA or doctorate degree preferred.
• Experience teaching cultural/social somatics in higher education.
• Intercultural competence and campus service commitment valued.

Skills

Professional experience

Teaching somatics

Intercultural competence

Campus service mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

MFA or doctorate

Job description

Theatre Arts Program Pool

• Position: Lecturer
• Academic Year: 2026/2027
• Day/Time: Varies
• Modality: In-person
• College: College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral & Social Sciences
• Department: School of Arts Theatre Program

The School of Arts Theatre Program at California State UniversitySan Marcos accepts applications on an on-going basis for our pool of part‑time lecturers. Salary is commensurate with credential 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. This applicant pool may be used to fill vacant positions on an as‑needed basis throughout the academic year. Applications in this pool will only be good for the current academic year. This pool will be closed effective May 31st.

Minimum qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Professional experience related to the position
• 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 Master of Fine Arts, doctorate degree, or equivalent
• Experience teaching cultural/social somatics in higher education
• 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 commensurate with degree level and experience

• Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,507 - $8,000 per full-time month

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 of the appropriate range, commensurate with education and experience.

Timeline:

Applications are accepted and reviewed as needed, on an on-going basis throughout the 2026/2027 academic year.

Advertised: July 08, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific DaylightTime

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

California State University San Marcos is an Equal OpportunityEmployer 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, 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.

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.