Lecturer Pool - Theatre Arts AY 2026​/27

Theatre Arts Program Pool

• Position: Lecturer
• Academic Year: 2026/2027
• Day/Time: Varies
• Modality: In-person
• College: College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral & Social Sciences
• Department: School of Arts Theatre Program

The School of Arts Theatre Program at California State University San Marcos accepts applications on an on-going basis for our pool of part-time lecturers. Salary is commensurate with credential 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 only be good for the current academic year. This pool will be closed effective May 31st.

If you wish to be considered for the next academic year, you will need to apply to the new pool as it becomes available by June 15th.

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Professional experience related to the position
• 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 Master of Fine Arts, doctorate degree, or equivalent
• Experience teaching cultural/social somatics in higher education
• 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

• Lecturer A - AY: $5,507 - $6,677 per full‑time month
• 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 on‑going basis throughout the 2026/2027 academic year. This pool will be closed effective May 31st. If you wish to be considered for the next academic year, you will need to apply to the new pool as it becomes available by June 15th.

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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…