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

California State University San Marcos, Department of Political Science

About the role

Part-time lecturer position for Fall 2026 to teach PSCI 331: World Political Systems, a comparative analysis of political behavior and institutions in global political systems of different types.

Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. In-person instruction.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures and facilitate discussions on comparative political systems.
• Assess student performance through assignments, exams, and other evaluations.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in political science (minimum qualification).
• Employment is contingent upon working in the State of California; the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Political Science (preferred).
• Experience teaching in higher education, specifically in Comparative Politics.
• Demonstrated intercultural competence and commitment to serving a diverse campus community.

Pay

Anticipated hiring salary range: $5,507 – $8,000 per full-time month, commensurate with education and experience. Salary schedule for Lecturer classifications:

• Lecturer A – Academic Year: $5,507 – $6,677 per full-time month.
• Lecturer B – Academic Year: $6,221 – $13,224 per full-time month.

The anticipated hiring range is generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range.