CSUSM Recruitment·San Marcos, California
Reading and Writing Assessment, focusing on theories and practices for assessing literacy in classroom settings. Responsibilities include exploring assessment techniques to inform instruction and monitor student progress across diverse learning environments.
The School of Education at California State University San Marcos seeks a part-time lecturer for Fall 2026 to teach EDRL 614A: Reading and Writing Assessment
This course examines current theories, strategies, and practices for assessing reading and writing development in classroom settings. Topics include theoretical and conceptual frameworks for literacy assessment, formal and informal evaluation methods, and both process- and product-oriented approaches to assessing student learning. Candidates will explore a variety of assessment techniques used to inform instruction, monitor student progress, and support literacy development across diverse learning environments.
$5,507 - $6,677 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.
A review of applications will begin on June 29, 2026; however, 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 [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
California continues to need instructors who can prepare future teachers to assess reading and writing effectively, especially in teacher preparation settings. This role is competitive because it favors candidates with literacy assessment expertise, graduate credentials, and experience teaching or supervising teacher candidates. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform, then tailor your application to show specific assessment tools, coursework, and supervision experience.
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