Lecturer - KINE 190: First Year Experience (Fall 2026)

KINE 190 - First Year Experience Position: Lecturer (Fall 2026) – There are two sections: Fridays 12:30 p.m.–3:20 p.m.; Wednesdays 7:00 p.m.–9:50 p.m. Modality: In Person. College: College of Education, Health and Human Services. Department: Kinesiology. Course Description Foundational skills for academic success in Kinesiology. The course develops essential scholarly and real‑world analytical and problem‑solving skills, covers discipline‑specific writing conventions, current faculty research, and campus resources for Kinesiology majors. Emphasis is placed on cooperative learning, project management, professionalism, effective communication, information literacy, and intrapersonal/interpersonal skills to be used throughout the program. Minimum Qualifications A master’s degree in the area of instruction or a closely related field. Knowledge of CSUSM resources and ability to connect students with those resources. Compliance with the California State University’s Out‑of‑State Employment Policy (employment in California is a condition of employment). Preferred Qualifications A doctorate or terminal degree in the area of instruction or a closely related field. Higher education experience teaching in the area. Demonstrated intercultural competence and a commitment to serving our campus community (to the extent applicable). Salary Anticipated hiring salary range: $5,507 – $6,677 per full‑time month (Lecturer A). Employment is generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range, commensurate with education and experience. Application 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 16, 2026; the position will remain open until filled. CSUSM is a Hispanic Serving Institution and has been named one of the top 32 colleges most friendly to junior faculty by the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education. California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer strongly committed to promoting diversity. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, etc. Compliance with the California State University’s Out‑of‑State Employment Policy is required. The position, a mandated reporter, and other employment verification criteria apply. The Clery Act Disclosure and other legal statements are available on the provided links. #J-18808-Ljbffr California State University San Marcos