Lecturer - CS 310: Social Issues and Professional Practices in Computing (Fall 2026) - Extended

CS 310: SOCIAL ISSUES AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES INCOMPUTING Position: Lecturer Semester: Fall 2026 Day/Time: Schedule TBD Modality: In-Person College: College of Science, Technology, Engineering andMathematics Department: Computer Science, BS CIS Chula Vista throughExtended Learning The Department of Computer Science at California State UniversitySan Marcos seeks a part-time lecturer for the Bachelor of ComputerInformation Systems Chula Vista program to teach CS 310: SocialIssues and Professional Practices in Computing. This 16-week coursewill be taught in-person, from 8/31-12/12/26, schedule TBD. Course Description Examines the larger societal context of computing to develop anunderstanding of the relevant social, ethical, legal andprofessional issues. Covers social context, professional ethics,intellectual property, privacy, professional communication, safety,reliability, and sustainability. Exposes students to differentareas within computer science while developing technology solutionsto undesirable effects of computing technology and theinternet. Minimum qualifications: A Bachelor of Science degree Experience teaching, or equivalent practical experience inComputing using a variety of technologies and tools Communication and Presentation Skills Course Design (can design a well-structured syllabus and selectappropriate course materials and/or adapt existing course materialsfor current course section) Continuous Learning and Adaptability (commitment to stayingupdate with latest techniques and developments). Per the California State University’s Out-of-State EmploymentPolicy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to performCSU-related work outside California. Working in the State ofCalifornia is a condition of employment. Preferred qualifications: A Master of Science degree, or related field or equivalentand/or equivalent industry experience Experience teaching or mentoring students/employees in topicsrelated to tools and technologies used in Computing. The candidate will have experience teaching, either as a courseinstructor or teaching assistant, especially in topics related toComputing. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrateintercultural competence and a commitment to serving a diversecampus community as it relates to teaching and, as applicable,service. Salary commensurate with degree level and experience Anticipated Hiring Salary: $2,279 per Weighted TeachingUnit (WTU) CSU Classification Salary: $2,279 per Weighted TeachingUnit (WTU) Timeline: A review of applications will begin on May 13,2026; 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 tojunior faculty by the Collaborative on Academic Careers in HigherEducation. Visit Faculty Opportunities formore information. California State University San Marcos is an Equal OpportunityEmployer strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas ofthe campus community. We consider qualified applicants foretemployment without regard to age, physical or mental disability,gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, genderexpression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race orethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation andveteran or military status. Per the California State University’s Out-of-State EmploymentPolicy , the CSU isprohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related workoutside California. Working in the State of California is acondition of employment. The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporterunder the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and isrequired to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. This position is subject to employment verification, educationverification, reference checks and criminal record checks. An offerof appointment is contingent upon successful completion of abackground check, including a criminal records check, and may berescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying informationand/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld orfalsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete thebackground check may affect the continued employment of a currentCSU employee who was conditionally offered the position. Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required todisclose whether they have received a final administrative decisionor final judicial decision determining that they have committedsexual harassment within the last 7 years only after adetermination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications forthe position, and before an offer of employment is extended.Applicants who reach the final stages of the application processmust also sign a release form that authorizes the release ofinformation by the applicant’s current and/or former employers tothe CSU concerning any substantiated allegationsofmisconduct. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and CampusCrime Statistics Act or Clery Act Notification can be found at Clery Act Notification. Advertised: April 23, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific DaylightTime Applications close: May 31, 2027 (11:55 PM) Pacific DaylightTime #J-18808-Ljbffr California State University San Marcos