Lecturer - AIS RUMBLE: American Indians and Rock & Roll

Lecturer - AIS 260: RUMBLE:
American Indians and Rock & Roll

Job no: 557876

Work type:
Instructional Faculty
- Temporary/Lecturer

Location:

San Marcos

Categories:
Unit 3 - CFA
- California Faculty Association, Faculty
- Fine/Performing Arts, Temporary, Part Time

• 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 260: RUMBLE:
American Indians and Rock & Roll.

Deliver lectures, develop syllabi, design assessments, grade assignments, and maintain open communication with students throughout the semester.

Explores how Native American culture and music influenced “mainstream” American popular music and impacted and influenced Rock ‘n’ Roll. Students will engage in central questions surrounding human diversity such as race, gender, social equity, and how American Indian music has influenced Rock ‘n’ Roll in the U.S. and globally. Special attention is given to how Native American music and culture was both legally suppressed and commercially celebrated throughout history.

• A master's degree or equivalent in American Indian Studies or related discipline.
• Knowledge of and experience teaching American Indian Studies courses preferred.
• Higher education teaching experience preferred.
• Preference for applicants who demonstrate intercultural competence and commitment to service.

Anticipated hiring salary range: $5,507 - $8,000 per full-time month.

CSU Classification Salary Range Lecturer A: $5,507 - $6,677 per full-time month.

CSU Classification Salary Range Lecturer B: $6,221 - $13,224 per full-time month.

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

Applications review will begin on May 19, 2026; the position will remain open until filled.

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 in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Employment verification, education verification, reference checks, and criminal record checks will be conducted. 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 or if the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.

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