CS 370: Introduction to Software Engineering

• Position: Lecturer - Summer
• Semester: Summer 2025
• Modality: Online; Lecture: Virtual Synchronous, Labs: Asynchronous
• Day/Time: Lecture: Mondays and Wednesdays, from 10:00 - 11:40 a.m.
• College: CSTEM - College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
• Department: Computer Science and Information Systems

The Department of Computer Science at California State University San Marcos seeks a part-time lecturer for Summer 2025 to teach CS 370: Introduction to Software Engineering. 

Course Description

Introduces software engineering fundamentals including software development lifecycle, process models, object-oriented methodologies, ethical and professional responsibilities. Covers project management activities such as proposal writing, project planning, scheduling and monitoring, and development activities such as problem domain analysis, requirements engineering, software design, implementation and testing. Establishes semester-long working teams, collaborating on project management activities and development activities to construct mid-sized software products. Produces three project deliverables: Software Requirements Specification Document, Software Design Specification Document, and system executable.

Minimum qualifications:

• A master’s degree or equivalent professional experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related fields
• 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 or equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and related fields
• Experience teaching similar courses in 4-year universities
• Preference will be given to applicants with 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: $2,203 - $2,403 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: $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)

Timeline: A review of applications will begin on April 21, 2025; 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.

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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 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.

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