Lecturer - UNIV , 200 & 300 Academic Recovery Courses; Fall

• Position: Lecturer - Academic Year
• Semester: Fall 2026
• Day/Time: Multiple sections available with varying times
• Modality: In-person
• College: Office of Undergraduate Studies
• Department: First-Year & University Programs

The Department of First-Year & University Programs at California State University San Marcos seeks part-time lecturers for our Fall 2026 ARC instructional team. Academic Recovery Course instructors may be assigned to one or more 100, 200, or 300-level 1-unit courses designed to support students on academic notice. Drawing on a combination of theoretical constructs from positive psychology and rooted in a "strengths-based" curriculum, these courses provide students opportunities to engage in a holistic self-analysis and further develop and implement an action plan for academic and life success.

All action plans will involve a complete understanding of university policies related to academic standing.

These sections are also supported by a UNIV Peer Coach, faculty mentorship of assigned UNIV Peer Coach is expected.

• A master's degree
• Demonstrated ability in working with students to facilitate their transition from high school to college
• Demonstrated ability to work holistically with first-year students who are on academic notice
• 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

• Experience teaching a first-year student college success course
• A basic understanding of CSUSM academic policy, undergraduate general education requirements, and lower-division preparation for the major
• An ability to direct/guide students to necessary information/resources for implementing a personal plan to overcome academic notice
• Demonstrated counseling skills and ability to work effectively with at-promise students and students in distress
• 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.

• Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,507 - $6,677 perfull-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.

A review of applications will begin on June 17,2026. The position will remain open until filled.

CSUSM has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and was recently named one of the top 32 Colleges most friendly to junior faculty by the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education. Visit Faculty Opportunities for more information.

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.

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