Lecturer - OM Strategic Cost Management

Job no: 561901
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: San Marcos
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA
- California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time, Faculty
- Business/Management

OM 635:
Strategic Total Cost Management

• A master’s degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Analytics, Industrial Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or a closely related field.
• Extensive professional experience in operations, supply chain management, procurement, logistics, cost management, business analytics, or closely related areas.
• Demonstrated knowledge and practical experience in strategic cost management and supply chain decision-making.
• Professional experience analyzing and managing costs across multiple functions or stages of an operations or supply chain network.
• Strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to teach complex managerial and analytical concepts to graduate business students.
• Commitment to inclusive teaching practices and engagement with a diverse student population.
• 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:

• Prior teaching experience at a four-year university and/or community college.
• Prior teaching experience in operations management, supply chain management, procurement, logistics, cost management, or business analytics.
• Experience using analytical tools, spreadsheets, business intelligence platforms, or other technologies to support cost and supply chain analysis.
• Experience applying total cost analysis, cost modeling, or cost-to-serve analysis in professional practice.
• Experience designing applied, practice-oriented coursework, including case studies, projects, simulations, and data-driven assignments.
• Experience working with industry partners or professionally oriented graduate programs.
• Demonstrated ability to connect strategic cost management concepts with current practices and challenges in operations and supply chain management.
• 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

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

The anticipated hiring range is generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range, commensurate with education and experience.

Timeline: A review of applications will begin on September 23, 2026; however, the position will remain open until filled.

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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…