MIS 602: Management Information Systems

• Position: Instructional Faculty, Special Programs - For Credit 
• Term: January 5, 2026 to February 5, 2026
• Day/Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 to 8:15 p.m.
• Modality: In-person
• College: Extended Learning
• Department: Specialized Master of Business Administration

The Department of Management Information Systems at California State University San Marcos seeks a part time lecturer to Teach MIS 602: Management Information Systems from January 5 to February 5, 2026. Salary commensurate with degree level and experience.

Course Descriptions

This course provides a rigorous study of information technologies that support the operational, administrative, and strategic needs of the organization, its business units, and individual employees. It examines the value of information technology (IT), how an organization can capture this value, and how to enhance competitiveness through IT. It introduces the latest IT and discusses implications for operations, decision-making, and e-business activities. It also includes factors that govern the choice of IT applications, key challenges in managing IT resources, and how IT influences business strategy.

Minimum qualifications:

• A master's degree in the area of instruction or a closely related field
• 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:

• Teaching Experience in Management Information Systems areas
• Ability to communicate effectively with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community
• 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: $2,279 per Weighted Teaching Unit (WTU) 
• CSU Classification Salary Range: $2,279 per Weighted Teaching Unit (WTU) 

Application:

To apply, please prepare to submit the following:

• Your completed faculty application
• Curriculum Vitae (uploaded)
• Contact information for three current references
• Letter of interest (uploaded)
• Student’s Teaching Evaluations (if taught before)

Timeline: A review of applications will begin on November 4, 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.

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