PH 202: INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH SYSTEMS AND POLICY
- Position: Lecturer
- Semester: Spring 2026
- Day/Time: Mondays, 9:20AM - 12:10PM
- Modality: In-person
- College: CEHHS - College of Education, Health, and Human Services
- Department: Public Health
The Department of Public Health at California State University San Marcos seeks a part-time lecturer for Spring 2026 to teach PH 202: Introduction to Health Systems and Policy.
Course Description
This course serves as an introduction to the United States (U.S.) health system and its connection to public health and health policy. It emphasizes the structure and function of the U.S. health system and how it impacts population health. It discusses the social determinants of health and how health policy can advance health equity. Provides a broad overview of the many actors in the public health system including community members and organizations, hospital and healthcare systems, and government agencies.
Minimum qualifications:
- A Master of Public Health (MPH) or Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH)
- Relevant experience working with college-level students or teaching in an institution of higher learning.
- Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with core faculty and colleagues on an ethnically and culturally diverse campus is required.
- 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 doctoral degree in Public Health or a closely related field
- Preference 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 experience
- Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,507 - $6,000 per full-time month
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:
- Your completed faculty application
- Curriculum Vitae (uploaded)
- Contact information for three current references
- Letter of interest (uploaded)
- Documentation of teaching effectiveness and sample course syllabi are strongly encouraged when available
Timeline: A review of applications will begin on December 16, 2025; however, the position will remain open until filled.
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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.
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