Lecturer - GEOG 450: Parks and Protected Areas (Fall 2026)

GEOG 450: Parks and Protected Areas

Position: Lecturer

Semester: Fall 2026

Day/Time: Monday and Wednesday, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

Modality: in-person

College: College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences

Department: Environment & Geography

The Department of Environment and Geography at California State University San Marcos is accepting applications for Fall 2026. Salary is commensurate with credentials and experience. Seeking lecturers to teach an upper-division majors course (no course prerequisites). The course description is below.

Course Description

Uses U.S. and international parks and protected areas to explore themes of human-environment interaction, sustainability, and conservation. Explores the history of parks and protected areas, including the development of the U.S. National Park system. Examines representative case studies to explain evolving ideas regarding wilderness, public space, principles of multiple-use, and sustainability.

Minimum qualifications:

A master’s degree in Geography, Resource Management, or a related field

Evidence of specialization in physical geography or earth systems science

Higher education teaching experience in geography courses

Per the California State University’s Out-of-State Employee Policy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.

Preferred qualifications:

A doctorate in Geography, Resource Management, or a related field

Higher education teaching experience in general education science courses

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 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:

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 May 8, 2026; however, the position will remain open until filled.

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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.

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