Lecturer - First-Year & University Programs First-Year Seminar Faculty Lead (Fall 2026)
About The Position
The Department of First-Year & University Programs (FYUP) at California State University San Marcos seeks a lecturer to serve as the faculty lead for FYUP’s first-year seminar (FYS) and future student success curricula. The FYUP FYS Faculty Lead provides administrative, curricular, and professional development support for FYUP. The FYUP FYS Faculty Lead coordinates FYUP FYS operations, including schedule building, enrollment management and cross-unit collaborations with FYUP’s curriculum, while maintaining clear communication within FYUP and with key campus partners. The position oversees the development, implementation, and continuity of first-year, second-year, and transfer support curricula, and works closely with FYUP faculty to support instructional coherence, learning communities, and the FYS Council. In partnership with the FYUP Chair, the role also contributes to faculty professional development and serves as a key connector advancing student success initiatives across Academic Affairs.
Requirements
- A master's degree
- Demonstrated ability to work with students, particularly first-generation students, to facilitate their transition to the academic and social demands of college.
- Experience teaching GEL 101: General Education Lifelong Learning & Information Literacy—The Student, The University, The Community; and/or UNIV 101: The First-Year Seminar at California State University, San Marcos
- Hold a 1- or 3-year contract in First-Year & University Programs
- Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in education, teaching and learning, instruction and curriculum development, or in the area of adult education.
- Understanding of CSU undergraduate general education requirements and ability to direct/guide students toward the necessary information/resources for developing academic plans and career goals.
- Experience contributing to academic programs or curriculum development.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-divisionally with faculty, staff, and/or administrators in support of student success.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Intercultural competence and a commitment to serving our campus community as it relates to teaching and service.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative, curricular, and professional development support for FYUP.
- Coordinate FYUP FYS operations, including schedule building, enrollment management, and cross-unit collaborations with FYUP’s curriculum.
- Maintain clear communication within FYUP and with key campus partners.
- Oversee the development, implementation, and continuity of first-year, second-year, and transfer support curricula.
- Work closely with FYUP faculty to support instructional coherence, learning communities, and the FYS Council.
- Contribute to faculty professional development in partnership with the FYUP Chair.
- Serve as a key connector advancing student success initiatives across Academic Affairs.
Benefits
- Eligible for benefits
- Potential for an additional summer stipend
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
