Lecturer Pool- Social Sciences AY 2026​/27

Lecturer – Social Sciences Pool (Academic Year 2026/2027)

College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences – Department of Social Sciences. This pool allows the University to fill short‑term Lecturer positions on an as‑needed basis throughout the 2026/27 academic year.

• Academic Year: 2026/2027
• College:
  College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences
• Department:
  Social Sciences
• Appointment:
  Temporary, ranging from one day to a whole semester; appointments may continue across academic years through rehiring.

• Master’s degree in a social science field (e.g., anthropology, border studies, communication, geography, history, linguistics, political science, psychology, sociology, women’s, gender, and sexuality studies).
• Expertise in a social science field.
• Experience teaching a social science field in higher education.

• Doctorate or equivalent in a social science field.
• Experience teaching upper‑division courses in a related social science field.
• Capacity to teach using interdisciplinary frameworks and/or perspectives.
• Evidence of intercultural competence and a commitment to serving our campus community.

• Anticipated hiring salary range: $5,507 – $8,000 per full‑time month.
• Salary ranges aligned with CSU classification:
  Lecturer A – AY: $5,507–$6,677;
  Lecturer B – AY: $6,221–$13,224 per full‑time month.

• Completed faculty application.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Contact information for three current references.
• Letter of interest.

California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to promoting diversity. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to age, disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race, ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, or veteran or military status.

Per the California State University Out‑of‑State Employment Policy, all employees must work in California. The appointment requires compliance with CSU Executive Order 1083. This position is subject to background checks and other employment verification procedures as described in California Law.