Lecturer - PH 407: Research Methods in Public Health (Fall 2026)

CSU Careers•San Marcos, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Public Health at California State University San Marcos seeks a part-time lecturer for Fall 2026 to teach PH 407 - Research Methods in Public Health. The course is a 3-unit class taught over the course of the semester. Course Description Examines fundamental principles and methodologies used in conducting research within the field of public health. It explores various research designs, data collection methods, analysis techniques, and ethical considerations essential for investigating and addressing public health issues, and it emphasizes evaluation of published public health research.

Requirements

An earned Master of Public Health (MPH) or Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH) is required.
Relevant experience working with college-level students or teaching in an institution of higher learning.
Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with core faculty and colleagues on an ethnically and culturally diverse campus is required.
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.
This position is subject to employment verification, education verification, reference checks and criminal record checks.

Nice To Haves

A doctoral degree in Public Health or a closely related field (e.g. PhD, MD, DrPH, ScD, JD, etc.)
Demonstrated commitment to diversity and ability to communicate with culturally diverse groups of students is highly desired.
Intercultural competence and a commitment to serving our campus community as it relates to teaching and, as applicable, service.
Documentation of teaching effectiveness and sample course syllabi are strongly encouraged when available.

Responsibilities

Teach PH 407 - Research Methods in Public Health.
Emphasize evaluation of published public health research.
Communicate effectively and work cooperatively with core faculty and colleagues on an ethnically and culturally diverse campus.
Comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
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.