Lecturer - SOC 360: Quantitative Research Methods (Fall 2026)

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

Job summary

California State University San Marcos is seeking a Lecturer for the fall 2026 semester to teach SOC 360: Quantitative Research Methods. The candidate will be responsible for developing and delivering course content and providing instruction to students.

This position requires a master's degree in the area of instruction or a closely related field. Preferred qualifications include a doctorate and higher education teaching experience in Sociology or Criminology. The anticipated hiring salary ranges from $5,507 to $8,000 per month.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required; Doctorate or terminal degree preferred.
• Experience teaching Sociology and/or Criminology & Justice Studies is desired.
• Must possess intercultural competence and commitment to community service.

Responsibilities

• Teach SOC 360: Quantitative Research Methods.
• Develop and deliver course content, assignments, and examinations.
• Provide instruction and support to students according to departmental standards.

Education

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

Doctorate or terminal degree in the area of instruction or closely related field

Job description

Position Overview

Lecturer – Academic Year (Fall 2026)

Course: SOC 360: Quantitative Research Methods

College: College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences

Department: Sociology and Criminology & Justice Studies

Semester: Fall 2026

Day/Time: TBD

Modality: Hybrid & In Person

Course Description

The logic of procedures of social science methodology. Range of types of methods available for various approaches to quantitative social research. Problem formulation, design, data collection, and analysis of a research project.

Responsibilities

• Teach SOC 360: Quantitative Research Methods
• Develop and deliver course content, assignments, and examinations
• Provide instruction and support to students in accordance with departmental standards

Minimum Qualifications

• A master’s degree in the area of instruction or a closely related field
• Must be able to work in the State of California (see CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy)

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
• Intercultural competence and a commitment to serving the campus community

Salary

• Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,507 – $8,000 per full-time month
• Salary based on Lecturers A or B classification ranges

Equal Opportunity Statement

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, or veteran or military status.