SSCI 301: Survey of Interdisciplinary Social Science

• Position: Lecturer - Academic Year
• Semester: Fall 2024
• Day/Time: Three (3) sections available: (1) Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.; (2) Mondays and Wednesdyas from 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.; (3) Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
• Modality: In-person
• College: CHABSS - College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences
• Department: Social Sciences

The Social Sciences Program at California State University San Marcos seeks a part-time lecturer for Fall 2024 to teach SSCI 301: Introduction to Social Sciences.  The course introduces students to interdisciplinary thinking to examine central questions encountered over the life course related to, for example, becoming a person, group interaction, families, education, politics, and globalization. This course focuses on the ways these experiences are shaped by contemporary societal processes addressed by the social sciences, including gender, race and class, and sexuality. The course should introduce students to the idea of integrating social science perspectives from the program (Sociology, Political Science, History, Psychology, Anthropology, etc) to address social problems.

Course Description

Introduction to the history, theories, and methods of the social sciences. Compares and contrasts the contributions of the social science disciplines to understandings and responses to the central riddles, challenges, and milestones encountered over the life course. Focuses on how these issues are shaped by contemporary societal processes addressed by the social sciences, including gender, race and class, and sexual preference.

Minimum qualifications:

• A master's degree in psychology, sociology, communication, history, political science, women’s studies, or another social science field
• Per the California State University’s 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 psychology, sociology, communication, history, political science, women’s studies, or another social science field
• Experience teaching from an interdisciplinary perspective in a higher education setting
• Experience teaching in their area of social science expertise in a higher education setting 
• Experience teaching psychology courses in a higher education setting
• Preference will be given to applicants with a demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and/or intercultural competence with diverse groups in relation to teaching.

Salary commensurate with degree level and experience

• Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,007 - $6,359 per full-time month
• CSU Classification Salary Range: $5,007 - $12,594 per full-time month

Application:

To apply, please prepare to submit the following:

• Your completed faculty application
• Curriculum Vitae (uploaded)
• Contact information for three current references
• Letter of interest (uploaded)

Timeline: A review of applications will begin on August 19, 2024; however, the position will remain open until filled.

The University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented groups.

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 Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community. 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 University’s 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

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.

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 in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised December 22, 2020 as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon execution of an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status and Legal Duty to Report Child Abuse and Neglect form. Signing the form is a prerequisite to employment and failure to sign will result in any offer of employment being withdrawn.

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