California State University·San Marcos, California
Deliver upper and lower division Liberal Studies courses focusing on Critical Education. Serve the campus community through instructional duties and applicable service roles.
The Department of Linguistics and Liberal Studies at California State University San Marcos accepts applications on an on-going basis for our pool of part-time lecturers for upper and lower division Liberal Studies courses in “Critical Education.” Salary is commensurate with credentials and experience.
Applicant pools are used to fill short-term temporary Lecturer positions across our campus with the possibility of rehiring.
Appointments may last from one day to a whole semester.
This applicant pool may be used to fill vacant positions on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year.
Applications in this pool ad will only be good for the current academic year.
This pool will be closed effective May 31st.
If you wish to be considered for the next academic year, you will need to apply to the new pool as it becomes available by June 15th.
$5,507 - $8,000 per full-time month
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.
Applications are accepted and reviewed as needed, on an on-going basis throughout the 2026/27 Academic Year.
Applications in this pool ad will only be good for the current academic year. This pool will be closed effective May 31st. If you wish to be considered for the next academic year, you will need to apply to the new pool as it becomes available by June 15th.
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 [https://www.csusm.edu/facultyopportunities/index.html] 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 [https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/10899725/latest], 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 [https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9022681/latest/]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 information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or Clery Act Notification can be found at Clery Act Notification [https://www.csusm.edu/clery/annualreports.html].
Market context
In California, lecturer pool roles in liberal studies are often shaped by ongoing instructional needs and can draw interest from candidates with strong teaching and interdisciplinary backgrounds. Competition is usually strongest for applicants who can show a related master’s degree, with a doctorate preferred, plus readiness to work in the state. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then tailor your application to highlight teaching experience and California eligibility.