Lecturer - SOC 201: Introductory Statistics for the Social Sciences (Fall 2026)

California State University San Marcos; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 61,458 - 89,280; Full time

Job summary

California State University San Marcos is seeking a Lecturer for the Fall 2026 Academic Year to teach SOC 201: Introductory Statistics for the Social Sciences. The role requires a master’s degree in the area of instruction and relevant teaching experience in Sociology or Criminology.

The position offers a salary range from $5,507 to $8,000 per full‑time month, depending on credentials and experience. Applications will be accepted until filled, starting July 2, 2026.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field required.
• Work in California is a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Present and describe data related to statistics.
• Teach various topics in sociology and criminology.
• Prepare students for multivariate analysis and hypothesis testing.

Skills

Teaching experience

Intercultural competence

Education

Master’s degree in the area of instruction

Doctorate or terminal degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Title

Lecturer – Academic Year, SOC 201: Introductory Statistics for the Social Sciences, Fall 2026

Details

• Academic Year: Fall 2026
• Semester: Fall 2026
• Day/Time: TBD
• Modality: In‑Person
• College: College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences
• Department: Sociology and Criminology & Justice Studies

Course Description

Presentation and description of data, contingency table construction and interpretation, introduction to multivariate analysis, correlation and hypothesis testing.

Minimum Qualifications

• A master’s degree in the area of instruction or a closely related field.
• Work in the State of California is a condition of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• A doctorate or terminal degree in the area of instruction or a closely related field.
• Higher education experience teaching Sociology and/or Criminology & Justice Studies.
• Demonstrated intercultural competence and a commitment to serving the campus community.

Salary

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,507 – $8,000 per full‑time month. Salary commensurate with credentials and experience. Lecturer A – AY: $5,507 – $6,677; Lecturer B – AY: $6,221 – $13,224 per full‑time month.

Application

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

Timeline

Review of applications will begin on July 2, 2026; the position remains open until filled.

EEO Statement

California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status and other protected characteristics. The position is subject to employment verification, education verification, reference checks, criminal record checks, and compliance with the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and CSU Executive Order 1083. Background checks are required and may be rescinded if disqualifying information is revealed. Clery Act Notification is available online.