CSUSM Recruitment
Location
San Marcos, California
Salary
$5,507 - $13,224 / MONTH
World Civilization to 1500, covering early river-valley civilizations through 1500. The role involves instructing students on politics, society, religion, and global interactions with an emphasis on Afro-Eurasia and the Americas.
A master's degree in history or a related field is required, while a terminal degree and higher education teaching experience are preferred. Candidates must be able to work within the State of California and demonstrate a commitment to serving a diverse campus community.
The Department of History at California State University San Marcos seeks a part-time lecturer for Fall 2026, to teach HIST 101: World Civilization to 1500.
Surveys the history of the world from the early river-valley civilizations to the year 1500. Emphasis upon Afro-Eurasia and the Americas. Subject matter includes politics, society, religion, and global interactions.
$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.
A review of applications will begin on July 27, 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 openings in history and general education often draw applicants with graduate training and prior college teaching experience. This role is competitive because a master’s degree is required, a terminal degree and higher education teaching experience are preferred, and the position asks for commitment to a diverse campus community. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to your teaching background and ability to work in California.
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