UNIV 101: The First-Year Seminar

• Position: Lecturer - Academic Year
• Semester: Fall 2025 
• Day/Time: Various meeting days/times
• Modality: In-person
• College: Office of Undergraduate Studies
• Department: First-Year & University Programs

The Department of First-Year & University Programs at California State University San Marcos seeks part-time lecturers for Fall 2025 to teach specialized sections of “University 101:  The First-Year Seminar.”  This variable-unit course is a first-year seminar (college success course). Candidates should have experience working directly with students.  

Minimum qualifications:

• A master's degree
• Demonstrated ability in working with students to facilitate their transition from high school to college. 
• Per the California State University’s Out-of-State Employment Policy, 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

Preferred qualifications:

• Advanced degree in education, teaching and learning, instruction and curriculum development, or in the area of adult education.   
• Previous college-level teaching experience. 
• Demonstrated ability to work with students, particularly first-generation students, to facilitate their transition to the academic and social demands of college. 
• Understanding of CSU undergraduate general education requirements and ability to direct/guide students toward the necessary information/resources for developing an academic plan and career goals. 
• Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated expertise related to CSUSM’s Black Student & American Indian and Alaska Native Student Success Initiatives.
• Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and/or intercultural competence with diverse groups in relation to teaching.

Salary commensurate with degree level and experience:

• Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,507 - $6,677 per full-time month 

The salary schedule information for the Lecturer - Academic Year Classification is available based on the following ranges:

• CSU Classification Salary Range Lecturer A - AY: $5,507 - $6,677 per full-time month 
• CSU Classification Salary Range Lecturer B - AY: $6,221 - $13,224 per full-time month 

Application:

To apply, please prepare to submit the following:

• Completed CSUSM Faculty Application
• Letter of Introduction & Interest (uploaded)
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume (uploaded)
• Optional survey

Timeline: A review of applications will begin on May 23, 2025; however, the position will remain open until filled.

The University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented groups.

CSUSM has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and was named one of the top 32 Colleges most friendly to junior faculty by the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education. Visit Faculty Opportunities for more information.

California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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, 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

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.

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 in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised December 22, 2020 as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon execution of an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status and Legal Duty to Report Child Abuse and Neglect form. Signing the form is a prerequisite to employment and failure to sign will result in any offer of employment being withdrawn.

CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement. The systemwide policy, can be found at CSU Covid Policy. Questions should be sent to the Office of Human Resources at hr@csusm.edu.