Lecturer - EDRL 614B: Reading Certificate Field Experience (Fall 2026)

Position Information

Position: Lecturer
Semester: Fall 2026
Day/Time: Varies
Modality: Varies
College: College of Education, Health & Human Services
Department: School of Education

Course Description

This course examines the use of multiple assessment measures within a balanced and comprehensive literacy program and explores the research foundations that support effective literacy assessment and instruction for students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Candidates will administer a range of literacy assessments, analyze and interpret assessment data, develop instructional recommendations, and communicate findings through professional reports designed to support student learning and literacy development.

Minimum Qualifications

• A master's degree in the area of Literacy 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

• Demonstrated expertise in literacy assessment, including administration, analysis, and instructional application of formal and informal measures.
• Experience using assessment data to inform differentiated, evidence-based literacy instruction.
• Experience teaching and/or supervising candidates in literacy assessment within teacher preparation programs is preferred.
• Knowledge of screening, diagnostic, progress monitoring, and outcome assessments across grade spans.
• Familiarity with culturally and linguistically responsive assessment practices, including assessment of multilingual learners, preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and/or intercultural competence with diverse groups in relation to teaching.

Salary and Benefits

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
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

A review of applications will begin on June 29, 2026; however, the position will remain open until filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The School of Education at California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community. 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 CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Background Check

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.