Lecturer - PSYC 100: Introduction to Psychology (Fall 2025)

PSYC 100: Introduction to PsychologyPosition: Lecturer - Academic YearTerm: Fall 2025Day/Time: TBDModality: TBDCollege: College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social SciencesDepartment: PsychologyThe Department of Psychology at California State University San Marcos seeks a part time lecturer for Fall 2025 to teach PSYC 100: Introduction to Psychology. Salary is commensurate with credential and experience. Course DescriptionIntroduction to basic concepts, problems, and research methods in the science of psychology. Includes perception, cognitive processes, learning, motivation, measurement, development, personality, abnormal behavior, and biological and social bases of behavior, including cross-cultural issues.

The requirements will include participation in low-risk psychological experiments or completion of additional short papers. Minimum QualificationsA master's degree in psychology or a relevant field,Successful experience teaching at the college level 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 QualificationsA doctorate in Psychology or a relevant fieldHigher education experience teaching a particular classResearch experience relevant to the specific course content 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. Salary Commensurate With Degree Level And ExperienceAnticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,507 - $8,000 per full-time monthThe 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 monthCSU Classification Salary Range Lecturer B - AY:

$6,221 - $13,224 per full-time monthThe anticipated hiring range is generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range, commensurate with education and experience. ApplicationTo apply, please prepare to submit the following: Your completed faculty applicationCurriculum Vitae (uploaded)Contact information for three current referencesLetter of interest (uploaded)Timeline: A review of applications will begin August 5, 2025; however, the position will remain open until filled. The University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented groups.

CSUSM has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and was named one of the top 32 Colleges most friendly to junior faculty by the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education. Visit Faculty Opportunities for more information. 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.