Lecturer - OM 602: Operations and Supply Chain Management (Fall 2026)

OM 602: Operations and Supply Chain Management

• Position: Instructional Faculty, Special Programs - For Credit 
• Term: November 9 to December 17, 2026
• Day/Time: Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:30 to 5:15 p.m.
• Modality: In-person
• College: Extended Learning
• Department: Specialized Master of Business Administration

The Department of Operations and Supply Chain Management at California State University San Marcos seeks a part-time lecturer for Fall 2026 to teach OM 602: Operations and Supply Chain Management from November 9 to December 17, 2026. Salary commensurate with degree level and experience.

Course Descriptions

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the principles and techniques essential for effective planning, organizing, and controlling of business processes and operations. It uses theoretical concepts and practical applications to explore topics such as supply chain management, process design, capacity planning, and inventory management. The course utilizes case studies and real-world examples to foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and equips students with the knowledge and tools to drive sustainable improvements in operations.

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 Operations, Supply Chain, Management, and 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: $2,350 per Weighted Teaching Unit (WTU)

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

The 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:

• 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 September 25, 2026; however, the position will remain open until filled.

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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. 

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