Department of History Lecturer Pool 2026-2027
About the Role
The Department of History 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 short notice.
Initial appointments are typically one semester or one academic year, renewed contingent on satisfactory evaluations and continuing availability of work. Applications remain active in the pool for the academic year in which they are submitted.
- Fall term: mid-August to late December
- Spring term: mid-January to mid-May
- Summer teaching opportunities may also be available
Qualifications
- Graduate degree in History or related field
- University-level 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.
Application Requirements
Prospective temporary faculty should submit the following (new employees only):
- Curriculum Vitae
- Contact information for three professional references
- Cover letter
- Unofficial transcripts
Additional Information
Applicants must disclose any final administrative or judicial decision issued within the last seven years determining that they committed sexual harassment, pursuant to Education Code 89521. Disclosures will be reviewed by the SDSU Center for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination (cphd@sdsu.edu).
Finalists for the position must authorize a background check, including a criminal records check, as a condition of employment. The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with CSU Executive Order 1083.