CSUSM Recruitment·San Marcos, California
The lecturer will teach EDRL 614B, focusing on the use of multiple assessment measures within a comprehensive literacy program. Responsibilities include guiding candidates in administering literacy assessments, analyzing data, and developing instructional recommendations for diverse learners.
The School of Education at California State University San Marcos seeks a part-time lecturer for Fall 2026 to teach EDRL 614B: Reading Certificate Field Experience.
This course examines the use of multiple assessment measures within a balanced and comprehensive literacy program and explores the research foundations that support effective literacy assessment and instruction for students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Candidates will administer a range of literacy assessments, analyze and interpret assessment data, develop instructional recommendations, and communicate findings through professional reports designed to support student learning and literacy development.
$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 with literacy expertise, especially for educator preparation and reading support coursework. This role is competitive because a master’s degree is required, a doctorate is preferred, and the work calls for strong literacy assessment knowledge plus the ability to work in California. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits carefully on this platform to save time, then align your application materials to your assessment experience and field-experience teaching background.
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