Lecturer - BIOL 212: Evolution (Fall 2026)
About The Position
The Department of Biological Sciences at California State University San Marcos seeks a part-time lecturer for Fall 2026 to teach BIOL 212: Evolution. This course is a consideration of evolution as the unifying concept in biology, covering the diversity and adaptation of form, function, and behavior of living organisms. It examines biological, geological, anthropological, and chemical evidence for and mechanisms of evolutionary change, including global patterns of distribution and specialization, mass extinctions, the evolution of race and sex, and the origin of species. The class is scheduled to meet on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. in-person.
Requirements
- A master’s degree or equivalent professional experience in Biological Sciences or related fields.
- Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.
- 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 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is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, including a criminal records check, and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.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.
Nice To Haves
- A doctorate or equivalent in Biological Sciences, and related fields.
- Experience teaching similar courses in 4-year universities.
- Intercultural competence and a commitment to serving the campus community as it relates to teaching and, as applicable, service.
Responsibilities
- Teach BIOL 212: Evolution during the Fall 2026 semester.
- Conduct classes on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. in-person.
- Consider evolution as the unifying concept in biology, covering diversity and adaptation of form, function, and behavior of living organisms.
- Examine biological, geological, anthropological, and chemical evidence for and mechanisms of evolutionary change.
- Cover global patterns of distribution and specialization, mass extinctions, the evolution of race and sex, and the origin of species.
Benefits
- Salary commensurate with degree level and experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
