Lecturer - SOC 320: Sociological Theory (Fall 2026)

California State University San Marcos; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 89,000; Part time

Job summary

California State University San Marcos invites applications for a part-time Lecturer position for Fall 2026 to teach SOC 320: Sociological Theory. The incumbent will teach in-person on Tuesdays and Thursdays and contribute to the department’s teaching mission.

Salary is commensurate with credentials and experience; anticipated hiring ranges are listed for AY Lecturer positions, with placement depending on education and credentials.

Qualifications

• A master's degree in the area of instruction or a closely related field.
• Per CSU policy, working in California is a condition of employment; out-of-state employment is not allowed.

Skills

Intercultural competence

Teaching experience

Education

Master's degree in the area of instruction or closely related field

Doctorate or terminal degree preferred

Job description

SOC 320: Sociological Theory

• Position: Lecturer - Academic Year
• Semester: Fall 2026
• Day/Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:50 a.m.
• Modality: In-Person
• College: College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences
• Department: Sociology and Criminology & Justice Studies

The Department of Sociology and Criminology & Justice Studiesat California State University San Marcos seeks a part-timelecturer for Fall 2026 to teach SOC 320: Sociological Theory. Please visit department website to find out more about our curricular mission. Salary is commensurate with credential and experience.

Course Description:

Exploration of the nature of theory in sociology, and an analysis of selected social theorists.

Minimum qualifications:

• A master's degree in the area of instruction or a closely related field
• 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 or terminal degree in the area of instruction or a closely related field
• Higher education experience teaching Sociology and/or Criminology & Justice Studies
• 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.

CSUSM has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and was recently named one of the top 32 Colleges most friendly to junior faculty by the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education. Visit Faculty Opportunities for more information.

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: July 09, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time

Applications close: December 18, 2026 (11:55 PM) Pacific Standard Time