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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding benefits package

Job summary

California State University San Marcos seeks a part-time lecturer to teach SPAN 101: Beginning Spanish I for Fall 2026 in person. The position is in the Modern Language Studies Department with a focus on developing communicative skills and grammar, including mandatory language lab work.

The candidate should hold a master’s degree in Spanish; ABD in the language of instruction is preferred. Preference given to those with college/university teaching experience and intercultural competence.

Qualifications

• A master’s degree in Spanish.
• ABD in the language of instruction.
• Experience teaching at the college/university level.
• Intercultural competence and commitment to serving our campus community as it relates to teaching and, as applicable, service.

Responsibilities

• Teach SPAN 101: Beginning Spanish I (Fall 2026).
• Deliver in-person instruction according to the schedule (Mon/Wed/Fri, 7:30–8:20 a.m.).
• Incorporate language laboratory practice as a mandatory component of the course.

Education

Master's degree in Spanish

ABD in the 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

SPAN 101: Beginning Spanish I

• 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

The Modern Language Studies Department at California State University San Marcos seeks a part-time lecturer for Fall 2026 to teach SPAN 101: Beginning Spanish I.

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.

Application:

To apply, please prepare to submit the following:

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

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: August 05, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Open Until Filled

• Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer 1

Locations

Southern California

Categories

Appointment Type

• Temporary 1

Bargaining Unit

Job Search Category/Discipline

• Faculty - Letters/Humanities 1

Time Basis

• Part Time 1

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