Department of Rhetoric & Writing Studies Lecturer Pool 2026-2027

Description

The Department of Rhetoric and Writing Studies in the College of Arts and Letters at San Diego State University is accepting applications for their part-time lecturer pool. We welcome applications from prospective temporary faculty with expertise or experience in the following areas: Rhetoric and Writing Studies, including first-year composition, advanced composition, technical communication, professional writing, and business writing.

Credentials

Temporary appointments may be either full- or part-time. Appointments from the part-time pool are often made just prior to the start of the academic term, so applicants must be available on very short notice. The Fall term begins mid-August and ends late-December; the Spring term begins mid-January and ends mid-May. Opportunities for teaching during the Summer Sessions may also be available. Initial appointments are typically one semester or one academic year, to be renewed contingent on satisfactory evaluations and continuing availability of work.

Application Instructions

• Prospective temporary faculty who would like their applications on file are invited to send the following items:

  • Required Letter of application, including an articulation of how you create an inclusive and supportive classroom environment that fosters success for students from different backgrounds and experiences (new employees only)
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Recent student evaluations, ideally within the past three years (new employees only)
  • Recent course syllabus and writing assignment prompt (new employees only)

• Optional Letters of recommendation (new employees only)

  • Name, phone number, and e-mail address of three professional references (new employees only)

Pay and Schedule

• Lecturer A: $5,507 - $6,677
• Lecturer B: $6,221 - $13,224
• Lecturer C: $6,825 - $14,523
• Lecturer D: $8,593 - $15,211

Contact Information

For application inquiries, please email Karen Keene at kkeene@sdsu.edu. Pursuant to Education Code 89521, the California State University requires that employment applicants disclose any final administrative decision or final judicial decision issued within the last seven years determining that the applicant committed sexual harassment. This requirement applies specifically to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for the Academic or Administrative position they are applying to. Disclosures shall be provided to the San Diego State University Center for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination for further adjudication. Please contact cphd@sdsu.edu.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, San Diego State University (SDSU) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities.