Lecturer Pool - Environment and Geography AY

Overview

Environment and Geography Pool

Position: Lecturer - Academic Year

Academic Year: 2025/2026

Day/Time: Varies

Modality: Varies

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

Department: Environment and Geography

The Environment and Geography Department at California State University San Marcos accepts applications on an ongoing basis for our pool of part-time lecturers for Environment and Geography courses. Salary is commensurate with credentials and experience.

Applicant pools are used to fill short-term temporary Lecturer positions across our campus with the possibility of rehiring. Appointments may last from one day to a whole semester. This applicant pool may be used to fill vacant positions on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year. Applications in this pool will be good for the current academic year. This pool will be closed effective May 31st.

• A master’s degree in a 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.

• A doctorate in a closely related field.
• Higher education experience teaching Environment or Geography courses
• Demonstrated intercultural competence and a commitment to serving a diverse 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

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

• 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.

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)

Applications are accepted and reviewed as needed, on an ongoing basis throughout the 2025/26 Academic Year. The University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented groups. CSUSM has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and was named one of the top 32 Colleges most friendly to junior faculty by the Collaboration on Academic Careers in Higher Education.

See the Faculty Opportunities section for more information.

California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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, working in California is 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 disqualifying information is revealed or if information is knowingly withheld or falsified.