Lecturer Pool - Social Sciences AY 2023/24

  • Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
  • San Marcos, California
  • Mar 07, 2024
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Job Description



Social Sciences Pool

  • Position: Lecturer - AY
  • Academic Year: 2023/2024
  • Day/Time: Varies
  • Modality: Varies
  • College: College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences
  • Department: Social Sciences

The Program of Social Sciences at California State University San Marcos accepts applications on an on-going basis for our pool of part-time lecturers.

The Social Sciences Major is an interdisciplinary program which aims to provide students with a broad understanding and appreci ation of the perspectives offered by multiple social sciences disciplines on contemporary social issues. Students choose a Primary Field and two Secondary Fields from ten disciplines: anthropology, border studies, communication, geography, history, linguistics, political science, psychology, sociology, and women's, gender, and sexuality studies. Secondary Fields are chosen from these ten disciplines and other specified social sciences courses. Students have the option of designing an individualized Secondary Field.

The Social Sciences Major is appropriate for students with career interests in human services and social work, education, counseling, busi ness, and government. Students interested in the Social Science Major are encouraged to discuss their education and career objectives with the Social Science Program Director.

Minimum qualifications:
  • MA in a social science field (e.g., Anthropology, Border Studies, Communication, Geography, History, Linguistics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies)
  • Expertise in a social science field
  • Experience teaching a social science field in higher education
  • 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:
  • Ph.D. or equivalent in a social science field (e.g., Anthropology, Border Studies, Communication, Geography, History, Linguistics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies)
  • Experience teaching upper-division courses in a related social science field
  • Capacity to teach using interdisciplinary frameworks and/or perspectives
  • 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: $4,530 - $7,794 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: $4,530 - $6,056 per full-time month
  • CSU Classification Salary Range Lecturer B - AY: $5,405 - $11,994 per full-time month

The anticipated hiring range is generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range, commensurate with education and experience.

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)

Timeline: Applications are accepted and reviewed as needed, on an on-going basis throughout the 2023/24 academic year

Applications in this pool ad will only be good for the current academic year. This pool will be closed effective May 31st. If you wish to be considered for the next academic year, you will need to apply to the new pool as it becomes available by June 15th.

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 Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is 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, 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 .

Advertised: Jun 26 2023 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: May 31 2024 Pacific Daylight Time

Closing Date/Time:

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