General Studies Lecturer Pool 2026-2027

Description

The General Studies Program in the Office of Faculty Advancement and Student Success 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:

For lower division courses

Required qualifications

• Graduate degree in an academic field including liberal arts and sciences and education.
• University teaching experience including active learning and hybrid modalities.

Preferred qualifications

• Demonstrated experience or expertise in teaching, research, or service connected to underrepresented communities in higher education.
• Demonstrated currency in subject matters including Business Administration, Engineering, Leadership, or any of the STEM or Allied Health Careers.

For Upper Division Courses

Required qualifications

• Graduate degree in an academic field including liberal arts and sciences and education, with demonstrated experience or expertise in interdisciplinary methodologies, internships, undergraduate research, and / or community engaged learning.
• University teaching experience including active learning and hybrid modalities.

Preferred qualifications

• Terminal degree in an academic field including liberal arts and sciences and education, with demonstrated experience or expertise in interdisciplinary methodologies, internships, undergraduate research, and / or community engaged learning.
• Demonstrated experience or expertise in teaching, research, or service connected to underrepresented communities in higher education.

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.

Application Instructions

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

1. Curriculum Vitae or Resume; include Personal Email and Personal Contact Phone Number
2. Contact information for three (3) professional references (new employees only)
3. Cover letter (new employees only)
4. Unofficial transcripts (new employees only)
5. Other materials that supplement your application

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

Inquiries: For application inquiries, please email Jose Preciado at preciado@sdsu.edu