Lecturer - SPAN 101: Beginning Spanish I (Fall 2026)

Opt For Healthy Living; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 148,000; Part time

Job summary

California State University San Marcos invites applications for Lecturer - SPAN 101: Beginning Spanish I for Fall 2026. The position is in-person at San Marcos, meeting Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. A master’s degree in Spanish is required, with ABD considered; prior college/university teaching experience preferred.

Salary is commensurate with degree and experience. The appointment is temporary/lecturer, part-time with anticipated salary ranges and minimums posted.

Qualifications

• ABD in the language of instruction.
• Experience teaching at the college/university level.
• Demonstrates intercultural competence and commitment to campus service.

Skills

Teaching experience

Intercultural competence

Commitment to service

Education

Master's degree in Spanish

ABD in language of instruction

Job description

Lecturer - SPAN 101: Beginning Spanish I (Fall 2026)

Job no: 560486
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: San Marcos
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Letters/Humanities, Temporary, Part Time

• Semester: Fall 2026
• Day/Time: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 7:30 to 8:20 a.m.
• Modality: In-person
• College:College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences

Course Description:

An introduction to the Spanish language and Spanish-speaking cultures, with emphasis on the development of communicative skills and grammatical structures. Language laboratory practice is a mandatory component of the course.

• A master's degree in Spanish
• 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:

• ABD in the language of instruction
• Experience teaching at the college/university level
• 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

• AnticipatedHiring Salary Range: $5,507 - $8,000 per full-time month

The salary schedule information for the Lecturer - Academic Year Classification is available based on the following ranges:

• CSU Classification Salary RangeLecturer A - AY: $5,507 - $6,677 per full-time month
• CSU Classification Salary RangeLecturer 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.

Timeline: A review of applications will begin on August 11, 2026; however, the position will remain open until filled.

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 inCSU 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 atClery Act Notification .

Advertised: Aug 05 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: