Department of Aerospace Engineering Lecturer Pool 2026-2027
About the role
The Department of Aerospace Engineering at San Diego State University maintains a part‑time lecturer pool for temporary faculty. Appointments may be full‑ or part‑time and are often made just before the start of an academic term, requiring availability on short notice. The Fall term runs mid‑August to late‑December, the Spring term mid‑January to mid‑May, with possible Summer Session opportunities. Initial appointments are typically for one semester or one academic year, renewable based on satisfactory evaluations and continued workload. Applications remain in the pool for the academic year in which they are submitted.
For questions, contact Dr. Ping Lu at plu@sdsu.edu.
Responsibilities
- Statics and Dynamics
- Sophomore Applied Mathematics course (Linear Algebra and Ordinary Differential Equations)
- Fluid Mechanics (lectures and experimental)
- Aerodynamics and Propulsion
- Aerospace Structures
- Aircraft Flight Dynamics and Control
- Astrodynamics
- Senior Design and Projects
Qualifications
- Graduate degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- Alternatively, a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering with a minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience
Skills
Demonstrated currency in the subject matter to be taught.
Pay
As of July 2024, the lecturer salary ranges 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
Most new appointees are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank and placed at the beginning of the range.
Schedule
Fall term: mid‑August to late‑December.
Spring term: mid‑January to mid‑May.
Summer Session teaching opportunities may also be available.