Lecturer, Social Sciences — Interdisciplinary

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 the Social Sciences Lecturer pool for the 2026/27 academic year. The Social Sciences Major is interdisciplinary, with Primary and Secondary Fields across ten disciplines, designed to give broad perspectives on contemporary issues.

Applicants may be considered for short-term temporary positions ranging from a single day to a full semester; the pool closes May 31, 2027, with a new pool opening for the next year.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a social science field (e.g., Anthropology, Border Studies, Communication, Geography, History, Linguistics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies)
• Expertise in a social science field
• Experience teaching a social science field in higher education
• California residency required to perform CSU-related work in California

Responsibilities

• Appoints may last from one day to a whole semester.
• Engage in teaching activities within the Social Sciences Program as needed.
• Collaborate with faculty to maintain program standards and student success

Skills

Teaching experience

Subject matter expertise

Education

Master's degree in a social science

Doctorate in a social science (preferred)

Job description

California State University San Marcos invites applications for the Social Sciences Lecturer pool for the 2026/27 academic year. The Social Sciences Major is interdisciplinary, with Primary and Secondary Fields across ten disciplines, designed to give broad perspectives on contemporary issues.

Applicants may be considered for short-term temporary positions ranging from a single day to a full semester; the pool closes May 31, 2027, with a new pool opening for the next year.