Lecturer BUS 300 - Business Professional Development (Fall 2026

Lecturer Bus 300 - Business Professional Development (Fall 2026)

Lecturer

Academic Year:
Fall 2026

Day/Time:
Two (2) sections available:
1) Tuesdays, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:50 p.m. and Wednesdays, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:20 p.m.; and
2) Thursdays, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:50 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 8:50 p.m.

Modality:
In-person

College:
CoBA - College of Business Administration

Department:
Professional Business Development

Course

Description:

The College of Business Administration at California State University San Marcos seeks part-time lecturers for Fall 2026 to teach Business 300:
Business Professional Development, one of our Signature Programs. This required 2-unit course enhances students' professional skills by teaching interactive lessons pertaining to career exploration, soft skill development (i.e., employability skills), and job search strategies.

This position requires facilitation skills that aim to increase our students' career confidence. The candidate should be professionally engaged for at least the past 8 years and have knowledge of industry trends for career development practices. This course is unlike other career development courses in that we incorporate executive coaching into the classroom requirements. Executive in Residences (EIR) Coaches work alongside instructors to ensure that students meet the required coaching requirements and self-reflective assignments.

Recognizing that EIR Coaches are volunteers, candidates should be able to foster a team environment with assigned coaches and ensure timely and frequent communication.

Minimum qualifications:

• A master's degree in business or related discipline
• Active current industry experience in business, management and recruiting, and/or career development experience
• Ability to facilitate large group discussions and/or experience in teaching or conducting workshops
• Proficiency in using technology including but not limited to video conferencing (e.g., Zoom, Teams), Microsoft Office (PPT), Linked In
• Willingness to adapt and be engaged in continuous learning and development
• 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:

• A doctorate or equivalent
• Professionally engaged through professional association affiliations and/or consulting services
• Previous teaching and coaching experience
• 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

• Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,507 - $6,677 per full-time month

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 July 24, 2026; however, 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.

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…