Lecturer - CS Operating Systems; Fall

Lecturer - CS 433:
Operating Systems (Fall 2026)

Job no: 558250

Work type: Instructional Faculty
- Temporary/Lecturer

Location: San Marcos

Categories: Unit 3 - CFA
- California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time, Faculty
- Computer Science

• Semester: Fall 2026
• Day/Time: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.
• Modality: In‑Person
• College: College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
• Department: Computer Science & Engineering

The Department of Computer Science & Engineering at California State University San Marcos seeks a part‑time lecturer for Fall 2026 to teach CS 433:
Operating Systems.

Course Description

Operating system design and implementation; process coordination and scheduling; deadlocks; interface devices; memory and device management; networks and security; distributed and real‑time systems.

• A master’s degree or equivalent professional experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related fields.
• 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 in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and related fields.
• Experience teaching similar courses at 4‑year universities.
• 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 – $8,000 per full‑time month

The salary schedule information for the Lecturer – Academic Year Classification is available based on the following ranges:

• 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.

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 December 4, 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, or 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…