Department of Philosophy Lecturer Pool 2026-2027
About the role
The Department of Philosophy in the College of Arts and Letters 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 from mid‑August to late‑December, the Spring term from mid‑January to mid‑May, and Summer Sessions may also be offered. Initial appointments are typically for one semester or one academic year, renewable contingent on satisfactory evaluations and continued availability of work. Applications remain in the pool for the academic year in which they are submitted.
Qualifications
- Graduate degree in philosophy
- University teaching experience
- Demonstrated currency in subject matter
Skills
- Ethics and applied ethics
- Critical thinking
- Logic
- History of philosophy
Pay
Initial rank and salary are based on professional experience and educational background. Most new appointees are hired at Lecturer A or Lecturer B rank and placed at the beginning of the range. 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
Schedule
Fall term: mid‑August to late‑December. Spring term: mid‑January to mid‑May. Summer Sessions may also be available. Appointments are often made just prior to the start of a term, requiring availability on short notice.