Lecturer - AIS 230: American Indian Art and Contemporary Issues (Fall 2026)

AIS 230: Contemporary Issues in American Indian Art Position: Lecturer Semester: Fall 2026 Day/Time: Tuesday's & Thursday's, 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Modality: In-person College: College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral & Social Sciences Department: American Indian Studies The Department of American Indian Studies at California State University San Marcos seeks a part-time lecturer for Fall 2026 to teach Lecturer - AIS 230: American Indian Art and Contemporary Issues. Course Description Introduces contemporary issues in American Indian art including but not limited to issues of cultural authenticity and ownership, legal foundations to protect American Indian artwork and artists, cultural misappropriation and theft (e.g. pot-hunting), and (mis)representation in the marketplace. Develops critical reading skills to analyze the social, material, and cultural context that informs artistic production as a result of cultural contact in various historical periods. Minimum Qualifications A master’s degree or equivalent in American Indian Studies or related discipline Must meet California State University’s Out-of-State Employment Policy, working in the State of California is a condition of employment. Preferred Qualifications Higher Education teaching experience preferred. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate intercultural competence and a commitment to serving the campus community in teaching and, as applicable, service. Salary Salary commensurate with degree level and experience. Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,507 – $8,000 per full-time month 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 July 3, 2026; however, the position will remain open until filled. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community. 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. 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. 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 if it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position. Education Code 89521 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. Clery Act Notification can be found at Clery Act Notification. #J-18808-Ljbffr California State University