Lecturer

• OM 614: Business Forecasting (Summer 2026)

Job No:

558546

Work Type:

Instructional Faculty•

Temporary/Lecturer Locations:

San Marcos Categories:

Unit 3

• CFA•California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time, Faculty•Business/Management OM 614:

Business Forecasting Position:

Instructional Faculty, Summer Session•

State Support Semester:

Summer 2026

Day/Time:

Mondays and Wednesdays, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

Modality:

In-person College:

College of Business Administration Department:

Operations and Supply Chain Management The Department of Operations Management and Supply Chain at California State University San Marcos seeks a part-time lecturer for Summer 2026 to teach OM 614: Business Forecasting. Course Description This course covers methods used to predict the uncertain nature of business trends in an effort to help managers make better decisions and plans. Study and manipulation of historical data in the search for patterns that can be effectively extrapolated to produce forecast. Includes exploring data patterns, moving averages and smoothing methods, regression with time series data, ARIMA methodology, and judgmental forecasting and forecast adjustment.

Minimum qualifications:

A master's degree in the area of instruction, or a closely related 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:

Teaching Experience in Business Analytics areas Ability to communicate effectively with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate intercultural competence and a commitment to serving our campus community as it relates to teaching and, as applicable, service. Salary commensurate with degree level and experience

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:

$2,000

• $2,650 per Weighted Teaching Unit (WTU)

CSU Classification Salary Range:

$1,101

• $6,084 per Weighted Teaching Unit (WTU)

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) Student's Teaching Evaluations (if taught before)

Timeline:

A review of applications will begin on June 16, 2026; however, the position will remain open until filled. CSUSM has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and was recently 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 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. 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 CSU Executive Order 1083 as 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. Education Code 89521

Requirements:

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. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or Clery Act Notification can be found at Clery Act Notification . To apply, visit https://careersmanager.pageuppeople.com/873/sm/en-us/job/558546/lecturer-om-614-business-forecasting-summer-2026 je-e915befab10945f0b3bb169b8a60e617