Lecturer- AIS Decolonizing California: California Indian Resistance, Resurgence and Resili
Listed on 2026-07-06
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Education / Teaching
College Lecturer, Bilingual
Lecturer- AIS 110:
Decolonizing California:
California Indian Resistance, Resurgence and Resilience (Fall 2026)
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Work type: Instructional Faculty
- Temporary/Lecturer
Location: San Marcos
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA
- California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time, Faculty
- Human Development
- Semester: Fall 2026
- Day/Time: TBD
- Modality: In-person
- College: College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral & Social Sciences
- Department: American Indian Studies
The Department of American Indian Studies at California State University San Marcos seeks a part‑time lecturer for Fall 2026 to teach AIS 110:
Decolonizing California:
California Indian Resistance, Resurgence and Resilience.
Surveys California Indian resistance and resurgence. Provides a place‑based approach to anti‑racism and anti‑colonial movements through community‑centered learning and is a foundational overview of contemporary political, social, environmental issues, and representations through California Indian perspectives and knowledge. Subjects can include but are not limited to: tribal citizenship, self‑determination, decolonization, sovereignty, and settler colonialism.
Qualifications- A master’s degree in the area of instruction or a closely related field
- A clear commitment to American Indian epistemology, in terms of theory, methodology , pedagogy as they pertain to the field of American Indian Studies.
- Demonstrated knowledge of sovereignty, culture, and tribal histories and federal Indian policy and law.
- Demonstrated experience in working in collaboration with California American Indian tribes, communities, organizations and/or other American Indian nations in the US.
- 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.
- Experience teaching American Indian students at the University level.
- 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 (eff 7/1/24):
- 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.
Application- Your completed faculty application
- Curriculum Vitae (uploaded)
- Contact information for three current references
- Letter of interest (uploaded)
A review of applications will begin on July 15, 2026; however, the position will remain open until filled.
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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 in CSU 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…
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