Lecturer - AIS 280: American Indian Cultures and Languages (Fall 2026

Lecturer – AIS 280:
American Indian Cultures and Languages (Fall 2026)

Job no: 556597

Work type:
Instructional Faculty – Temporary/Lecturer

Location:

San Marcos

Categories:
Unit 3 – CFA – California Faculty Association, Faculty – Letters/Humanities, Temporary, Part Time

• Semester:
  Fall 2026
• Day/Time: TBD
• Modality:
  In-person
• College:
  College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral & Social Sciences
• Department:
  American Indian Studies

Explores American Indian cultures and language and the policies that impact cultural continuity, literacy, and fluency in tribal languages in the US. Examines the human experience to preserve the most fundamental aspect of existence: language.

• A master’s degree or equivalent in American Indian Studies or related discipline
• 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.

• Higher Education teaching experience preferred.

Salary commensurate with degree level and experience.

• Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,507 - $8,000 per full-time month
• 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.

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)

A review of applications 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.