Department of Biology Lecturer Pool 2026-2027

Department of Biology Lecturer Pool 2026-2027

Job No: 556111
Work Type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Locations: Southern California: San Diego
Categories: Bargaining Unit: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Appointment Type: Temporary, Time Basis: Part Time

Description

The Department of Biology in the College of Sciences at San Diego State University is accepting applications for their part-time lecturer pool.

We welcome applications from prospective temporary faculty with expertise or experience in the following areas:

• Human Anatomy
• Ecology
• Evolutionary Biology
• General Biology
• Microbiology
• Cell Biology
• Microbiology
• Molecular Biology/Genetics
• Physiology
• Hematology

Temporary appointments may be either full- or part-time. Appointments from the part-time pool are often made just prior to the start of the academic term, so applicants must be available on very short notice. The Fall term begins mid-August and end late-December; the Spring term begins mid-January and ends mid-May. Opportunities for teaching during the Summer Sessions may also be available. Initial appointments are typically one semester or one academic year, to be renewed contingent on satisfactory evaluations and continuing availability of work. Applications will remain in our applicant pool during the academic year you apply.

Qualifications

Criteria

• Graduate degree in a field related to the above subjects
• University teaching experience a plus
• Demonstrated currency in subject matter

Application Instructions

Prospective temporary faculty who would like their applications on file are invited to send the following items:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for three (3) professional references (new employees only)
• Cover letter (new employees only)
• Unofficial transcripts (new employees only), copies of awarded MS or PhD degree

Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department. Most new appointees are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank and placed at the beginning of the range.

As of July 2024, the classification salary ranges for the respective ranks are:

Lecturer A: $5,507 - $6,677
Lecturer B: $6,221 - $13,224
Lecturer C: $6,825 - $14,523
Lecturer D: $8,593 - $15,211

Inquiries: For application inquiries, please email Katherine Zumstein at kzumstein@sdsu.edu