Lecturer - AIS 260: RUMBLE: American Indians and Rock & Roll
Position: Lecturer
Semester: Fall 2026
Day/Time: TBD
Modality: In-person
College: College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral & Social Sciences
Department: American Indian Studies
About the Role
The Department of American Indian Studies at California State University San Marcos seeks a part-time lecturer for Fall 2026 to teach Lecturer- AIS 260: RUMBLE: American Indians and Rock & Roll.
Course Description
Explores how Native American culture and music influenced “mainstream” American popular music and impacted and influenced Rock ‘n’ Roll. Students will engage in central questions surrounding human diversity such as race, gender, social equity, and how American Indian music has influenced Rock ‘n’ Roll in the U.S. and globally. Special attention is given to how Native American music and culture was both legally suppressed and commercially celebrated throughout history.
Minimum Qualifications
- A master's degree or equivalent in American Indian Studies or related discipline
Preferred Qualifications
- Higher Education teaching experience preferred
- Demonstrated intercultural competence
- Commitment to serving the campus community
Salary
Salary commensurate with degree level 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
A review of applications will begin on May 19, 2026; however, the position will remain open until filled.
Requirements
- 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.