Lecturer - PSYC 220: Introductory Statistics in Psychology (Fall 2026)

The California State University; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 61,458 - 147,579; Part time

Job summary

California State University San Marcos invites applications for a Lecturer position teaching PSYC 220: Introductory Statistics in Psychology for Fall 2026. The course covers descriptive and inferential statistics, regression, and ANOVA.

Preference for candidates with college teaching experience and intercultural competence. Position is in-person at San Marcos, with a part-time, temporary lecturer appointment and a review of applications beginning July 30, 2026; close date December 18, 2026.

Qualifications

• A master's degree in psychology or a relevant field.
• Successful experience teaching at the college level.
• The CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy requires California residence for CSU-related work.

Responsibilities

• Teach PSYC 220: Introductory Statistics in Psychology (Fall 2026).
• In-person instruction Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m.–7:20 p.m.
• Deliver statistical concepts and psychology data analysis including regression and ANOVA.

Education

Master's degree in psychology or relevant field

Doctorate in Psychology or relevant field

Job description

Lecturer - PSYC 220: Introductory Statistics in Psychology (Fall 2026)

Apply now Job no: 560081
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: San Marcos
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Behavioral Sciences, Temporary, Part Time

• Semester:Fall 2026
• Day/Time:Mondays and Wednesdays, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:20 p.m.
• Modality: In-Person
• College: College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences

Basic statistical methods for analysis of data in psychology; descriptive and inferential statistics; hypothesis testing; parametric tests of significance. Introduction to linear regression and correlation; analysis of variance; nonparametric techniques. The requirements will include participation in low-risk psychological experiments or completion of additional short papers.

• A master's degree in psychology or a relevant field
• Successful experience teaching at the college level
• 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 doctorate in Psychology or a relevant field
• Higher education experience teaching a particular class
• Research experience relevant to the specific course content
• 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
• 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.

Application:

To apply, please prepare to submit the following:

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

Timeline: A review of applications will begin on July 30, 2026; however, the position will remain open until filled.

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 , 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.

Advertised: Jul 16 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Dec 18 2026 Pacific Standard Time