Lecturer - PSCI 331: World Political Systems (Fall 2026)

• Position: Lecturer
• Semester: Fall 2026
• Day/Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
• Modality: In-person
• College: College of Humanities, Arts, Behavior and Social Sciences
• Department: Political Science

• A master's degree in political science
• 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.

• A doctorate in Political Science 
• Experience teaching in higher education in Comparative Politics.
• Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate intercultural competence and a commitment to serving our campus community as it relates to teaching and, as applicable, service.

• Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,507 - $8,000 per full-time month

• 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 

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

• Your completed faculty application
• Curriculum Vitae (uploaded)
• Contact information for three current references
• Letter of interest (uploaded)

Timeline: A review of applications will begin July 15, 2026; however, the position will remain open until filled.

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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is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, including a criminal records check, and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.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.

Advertised: Jul 01 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Dec 18 2026 Pacific Standard Time

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