Lecturer MUSC 140 Beginning Guitar (Spring 2026) at California State University San Marcos

Music 140: Beginning GuitarPosition: Lecturer - Academic YearSemester: Spring 2026Day/Time:Thursdays from 2:30 p.m. to 5:20 p.m.Modality:In-personCollege:College of Humanities Arts Behavioral and Social SciencesDepartment: MusicThe Department of Music at California State University San Marcos seeks a part-time lecturer for Spring 2026 to teach MUSC 140: Beginning Guitar. Salary is commensurate with credential and experience.Course DescriptionAn introduction to guitar performance. Students will learn to read write and perform guitar music of progressive difficulty. Emphasis on basic music theory different levels of guitar technique scales chord-building and sight-reading skills.Minimum qualifications:A masters degree in musicHigher Education teaching experiencePer the California State Universitys 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:A doctorate in musicPreference will be given to applicants who demonstrate intercultural competence and a commitment to serving a diverse campus community as it relates to teaching and as applicable service.Salary commensurate with degree level and experienceAnticipatedHiring Salary Range: $5507 - $8000 per full-time monthThe salary schedule information for the Lecturer - Academic Year Classification is available based on the following ranges:CSU Classification Salary RangeLecturer A - AY: $5507 - $6677 per full-time monthCSU Classification Salary RangeLecturer B - AY: $6221 - $13224 per full-time monthThe anticipated hiring range is generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range commensurate with education and experience.Application:To apply please prepare to submit the following:Your completed faculty applicationCurriculum Vitae (uploaded)Contact information for three current referencesLetter of interest (uploaded)Timeline: A review of applications will begin on December 10 2025; however the position will remain open until filled.CSUSM has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and was named one of the top 32 Colleges most friendly to junior faculty by the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education. Visit Faculty Opportunities for more information.California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 Universitys 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.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 inCSU Executive Order 1083as 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.The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or Clery Act Notification can be found atClery Act Notification. Key Skills Machine Shop,IT Sales,Client Services,FMCG,Contract Employment Type : Temp Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 6221 - 13224