Lecturer- AIS 110: Decolonizing California: California Indian Resistance, Resurgence and Resili[...]

Lecturer- AIS 110: Decolonizing California: California Indian Resistance, Resurgence and Resilience (Fall 2026) Apply now Job no: 550240 Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer Location: San Marcos Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time, Faculty - Human Development Semester: Fall 2026 Day/Time: TBD 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 AIS 110: Decolonizing California: California Indian Resistance, Resurgence and Resilience. Course Description Surveys California Indian resistance and resurgence. Provides a place‑based approach to anti‑racism and anti‑colonial movements through community‑centered learning and is a foundational overview of contemporary political, social, environmental issues, and representations through California Indian perspectives and knowledge. Subjects can include but are not limited to: tribal citizenship, self‑determination, decolonization, sovereignty, and settler colonialism. Qualifications A master’s degree in the area of instruction or a closely related field A clear commitment to American Indian epistemology, in terms of theory, methodology , pedagogy as they pertain to the field of American Indian Studies. Demonstrated knowledge of sovereignty, culture, and tribal histories and federal Indian policy and law. Demonstrated experience in working in collaboration with California American Indian tribes, communities, organizations and/or other American Indian nations in the US. 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 Experience teaching American Indian students at the University level. Salary commensurate with degree level and experience Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,507 - $8,000 per full‑time month The salary schedule information for the Lecturer – Academic Year Classification is available based on the following ranges (eff 7/1/24): 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 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 15, 2026; however, the position will remain open until filled. CSUSM has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and was recently 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 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 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. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or Clery Act Notification can be found at Clery Act Notification. Advertised: Jun 30 2026 Pacific Daylight Time Applications close: Dec 18 2026 Pacific Standard Time #J-18808-Ljbffr Opt For Healthy Living