Physical, Natural, and General Sciences Lecturer Pool 2026-2027
The College of Sciences at San Diego State University is accepting applications for part-time lecturer positions in Physical, Natural, and General Sciences.
About the role
Temporary appointments may be either full- or part-time. Appointments are often made just prior to the start of the academic term, which begins mid-August and ends late-December for the Fall term, and mid-January and ends mid-May for the Spring term. Opportunities for teaching during the Summer Sessions may also be available.
Responsibilities
- Teach courses in Science related fields
- Develop and maintain course materials
- Maintain current knowledge in subject matter
Requirements
- College degree
- University teaching experience or related field experience
Qualifications
- Demonstrated currency in subject matter
Skills
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple courses and schedules
Benefits
Initial appointments are typically one semester or one academic year, to be renewed contingent on satisfactory evaluations and continuing availability of work.
Pay
- 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
Appointments are typically one semester or one academic year, to be renewed contingent on satisfactory evaluations and continuing availability of work. Initial appointments are made just prior to the start of the academic term, which begins mid-August and ends late-December for the Fall term, and mid-January and ends mid-May for the Spring term. Opportunities for teaching during the Summer Sessions may also be available.
Contact Information
For application inquiries, please email Cecilia Arpallan at carpallan@sdsu.edu.
Inquiries regarding the background check process should be directed to the San Diego State University Center for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination at cphd@sdsu.edu.
As part of its commitment to a safe and equitable “OneSDSU” community, SDSU requires that individuals seeking faculty employment provide authorization to conduct background checks if they become a finalist for the position; applications without this authorization will be considered incomplete and not considered.
The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
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