Lecturer - PSYC 331: Infancy and Childhood (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 to teach PSYC 331: Infancy and Childhood for Fall 2026. The course runs Mondays and Wednesdays 5:30 p.m.–6:45 p.m. in San Marcos, within the College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences.

A Master’s in psychology or related field and college teaching experience are required; Doctorate is preferred. Appointment is instructional faculty - temporary/lecturer with anticipated monthly salary ranges.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology or a relevant field.
• Successful experience teaching at the college level.
• Must work in California under the CSU out-of-state employment policy.
• Doctorate in psychology or a relevant field (preferred).
• Higher education experience teaching a similar class (preferred).
• Research experience relevant to the course content (preferred).
• Intercultural competence and commitment to serving the campus community (preferred).

Skills

Intercultural competence

College teaching experience

Education

Master's degree in psychology or relevant field

Doctorate in psychology or relevant field (preferred)

Job description

Lecturer - PSYC 331: Infancy and Childhood (Fall 2026)

Job no: 559532
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: San Marcos

• Academic Year: 2026/2027
• Semester: Fall 2026
• Day/Time: Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
• College: College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences

Course focuses on theories, methods, and research in developmental psychology from conception through childhood. Includes biological, genetic, and physical development; social‑emotional development, cognitive and language development; perception and brain development. Analysis and synthesis of scholarly articles are integral parts of this course.

Qualifications

Required

• Master's degree in psychology or a relevant field.
• Successful experience teaching at the college level.
• Must work in California under the CSU out‑of‑state employment policy.

Preferred

• Doctorate in psychology or a relevant field.
• Higher education experience teaching a similar class.
• Research experience relevant to the course content.
• Intercultural competence and commitment to serving the campus community.

Salary

• Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,507 – $8,000 per full‑time month
• CSU Classification – Lecturer A (AY): $5,507 – $6,677 per full‑time month
• CSU Classification – Lecturer B (AY): $6,221 – $13,224 per full‑time month

Application Process

Include the following:

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

Timeline: Application review will begin on July 20, 2026. The position remains open until filled.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

California State University San Marcos is an equal opportunity employer strongly committed to promoting diversity. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran or military status.

Policies & Requirements

The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with CSU Executive Order 1083.

Applicants must comply with employment verification, education verification, reference checks and criminal record checks. Background checks are required and may be rescinded if disqualifying information is found.

Applicants must disclose any final administrative or judicial decision related to sexual harassment within the last seven years, and may need to sign a release form authorizing the release of such information.

Clery Act Notification can be found at Clery Act Notification.

Advertised: Jul 08 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Dec 18 2026 Pacific Standard Time