Department of Africana Studies Lecturer Pool 2026-2027
About the Role
The Department of Africana Studies in the College of Arts and Letters at San Diego State University is accepting applications for their part-time lecturer pool. Temporary appointments may be either full- or part-time and are often made just prior to the start of the academic term, requiring availability on very short notice.
The Fall term runs from mid-August to late December, and the Spring term from mid-January to mid-May. Opportunities for teaching during Summer Sessions may also be available. Initial appointments are typically one semester or one academic year, renewable contingent on satisfactory evaluations and continuing availability of work.
Subject Areas
- Africana History
- Oral Communication
- Composition
- Writing
- Afrofuturism
- Literature
- Music
Requirements
- Graduate degree in Africana History and related fields
- University teaching experience
- Demonstrated currency in subject matter
Pay
Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background. As of July 2024, the classification 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.