Department of Educational Leadership Lecturer Pool AY 2026-2027
About the role
The Department of Educational Leadership in the College of Education at San Diego State University is building a part‑time lecturer pool for temporary faculty with expertise or experience in Educational Leadership, school supervision, and organizational leadership. Appointments may be full‑ or part‑time and are often made just before the start of an academic term, requiring availability on very short notice. The Fall term runs from mid‑August to late‑December; the Spring term runs from mid‑January to mid‑May. Summer Session teaching opportunities may also be available. Initial appointments are typically for one semester or one academic year, renewable contingent on satisfactory evaluations and continued work availability. Applications remain in the pool for the academic year in which they are submitted.
Qualifications
- Graduate degree in educational leadership or a related field
- University teaching experience or supervision of clinical practices
- Demonstrated currency in subject matter
- Preferred: California licensure in administrative services
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 applicable range.
Schedule
Fall term: mid‑August to late‑December. Spring term: mid‑January to mid‑May. Summer Session teaching opportunities may also be available.
Requirements
A background check, including a criminal records check, must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position. The role is a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and requires compliance with CSU Executive Order 1083. Applicants must authorize the background check at the time of application; applications without this authorization are considered incomplete. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect application status or continued employment.