Lecturer - ENVS 351: Outdoor Recreation and Tourism (Fall 2026)

About the role

The Department of Environment and Geography at California State University San Marcos is seeking a Lecturer to teach ENVS 351: Outdoor Recreation and Tourism, a lower‑division physical science general education (5A) course in physical geography, for Fall 2026. The course meets in‑person on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m.

Course description: Explores the growing social phenomenon of nature‑based outdoor recreation. Analyzes the environmental impact of outdoor leisure and recreation activities. Surveys the potential and limitations of sustainable tourism.

Requirements

• A master’s degree in Environmental Studies, Recreation & Tourism Studies, Geography, Sustainability, Ecology, Sociology, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of outdoor recreation, environmental impacts, and/or sustainable tourism.
• Experience teaching at the college level or evidence of strong potential for effective undergraduate instruction.
• Ability to teach an upper‑division course with interdisciplinary dimensions (environmental, social, cultural, economic).
• Per the California State University’s Out‑of‑State Employee Policy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU‑related work outside of California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• A doctorate in Environmental Studies, Recreation & Tourism, Geography, Sociology, or a related discipline.
• Prior teaching experience in areas such as outdoor recreation, environmental impact assessment, tourism studies, environmental management, or sustainability.
• Professional or research experience related to parks and protected areas, ecotourism, outdoor recreation planning, or human‑environment interactions.
• Understanding of the ecological and social impacts of recreation on natural landscapes.
• Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate intercultural competence and a commitment to serving a diverse campus community as it relates to teaching and, as applicable, service.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with credentials and experience. Anticipated hiring salary range: $5,507 – $8,000 per full‑time month. The salary schedule for the Lecturer – Academic Year Classification is: Lecturer A – AY: $5,507 – $6,677 per full‑time month; 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.

Schedule

Monday and Wednesday, from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m.