Lecturer - VPA 321: Learning Through the Arts (Fall 2026)

California State University San Marcos • San Marcos, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Music at California State University San Marcos seeks a part-time lecturer for Fall 2026 to teach VPA 321: Learning Through the Arts. This course seeks to develop the student both personally and professionally, recognizing the inter-relationship between these two elements in art instruction. Three areas of focus include introducing arts experiences to children, integrating arts into classroom content, and providing a framework for the (elementary) student to experience the process of art. This course satisfies the Liberal Studies requirement for work in Studio Arts.

Requirements

• A master's degree in music
• Higher Education Teaching Experience
• Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• A doctorate degree in area of discipline
• Demonstrate intercultural competence and a commitment to serving our campus community as it relates to teaching and, as applicable, service.

Responsibilities

• Teach VPA 321: Learning Through the Arts.

Benefits

• Salary is commensurate with credentials and experience.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level