CSUSM Recruitment·San Marcos, California
The lecturer will teach EDMX 627, focusing on assessment methods and instructional planning for students with disabilities and learning needs. Responsibilities include administering assessments and developing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to support inclusive educational environments.
The School of Education at California State University San Marcos invites applications for instructors to teach EDMX 627: Assessment, Planning and Instruction in Special Education in Fall 2026.
The course meets on Wednesday evening from 5:30-8:20 p.m. and is an in-person, lecture-based course.
The candidate should have experience in teaching Mild to Moderate Support Needs and Extensive Support Needs in TK-12 setting, as well as extensive experience with both formal and informal special education academic achievement assessments, assessment report writing, Individual Education Program (IEP) development, and instructional planning.
A master’s degree is the minimum requirement for this position.
Preferred requirements for the position include: a Ph.D. or equivalent and Clear Education Specialist Credential(s).
This course focuses on methods of assessment and instructional planning to support students with disabilities, language differences, and other learning needs in accessing the general education curriculum. Candidates should have experience administering, interpreting, and utilizing formal and informal assessments to develop, implement, and evaluate Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The course emphasizes evidence-based assessment practices, data-driven instructional planning, and collaboration to promote inclusive educational 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 July 10, 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
In California, lecturer roles in special education assessment are often driven by ongoing need for instructors who can support TK-12 preparation and field-relevant coursework. Competition is typically strongest for candidates with a master’s in education or special education, a PhD, California Special Education credentials, and extensive assessment experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save time, then tailor your application to show California eligibility and direct TK-12 assessment experience.
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