SSCI 301: Survey of Interdisciplinary Social Science

• Position: Lecturer - AY
• Semester: Fall 2023
• Day/Time: Two (2) sections: (1) Mon & Wed from 2:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.; (2) Mon & Wed from & 4:00p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
• Modality: In-person
• College: CHABSS - College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral & Social Sciences
• Department: Social Sciences

The Program of Social Sciences at California State University San Marcos seeks a part-time lecturer for Fall 2023 to teach SSCI 301: Survey of Interdisciplinary Social Science. This course introduces students to the major foci, historical foundations, and the methods employed in the social sciences and teaches an interdisciplinary perspective in order to understand and respond to the central challenges encountered over the life course. The course fulfills a Diversity and Equity requirement and thus, focuses on how the social issues addressed are shaped by contemporary societal processes such as gender, race, class, and sexual preference.

Minimum qualifications:

• MA/MS
• Expertise and teaching experience in a field of the social sciences (e.g., Anthropology, Border Studies, Communication, Geography, History, Linguistics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies)
• 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:

• Ph.D. or equivalent
• Experience teaching upper-division courses in a related social science field (Anthropology, Border Studies, Communication, Geography, History, Linguistics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies)
• Capacity to teach using interdisciplinary frameworks and/or perspectives
• Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and/or intercultural competence with diverse groups in relation to teaching.

Salary commensurate with degree level and experience

• Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $4,530-$8,000 per full-time month
• CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,530-$11,994 per full-time month

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 29, 2023; however, the position will remain open until filled.

The University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented groups.

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California State University San Marcos is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is 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

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.

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 in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised December 22, 2020 as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon execution of an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status and Legal Duty to Report Child Abuse and Neglect form. Signing the form is a prerequisite to employment and failure to sign will result in any offer of employment being withdrawn.

CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement. The systemwide policy, can be found at CSU Covid Policy. Questions should be sent to the Office of Human Resources at hr@csusm.edu.