School of Art and Design - Design Lecturer Pool 2026-2027
About the role
The School of Art and Design in the College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts at San Diego State University is accepting applications for its part-time lecturer pool. The School welcomes applications from prospective temporary faculty with expertise or experience in Digital Media, Graphic Design, Typography, User-Experience/User-Interface Design, and Visual Communication. 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. Applications will remain in our applicant pool during the academic year you apply.
Schedule
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.
Qualifications
- Degree in Digital Media, Graphic Design, Typography, User-Experience/User-Interface Design, Visual Communication, or related field (Ph.D., M.F.A., M.A., B.F.A., or B.A. with terminal degree preferred)
- University teaching experience
- Demonstrated currency in subject matter
- Professional activity in the field
Pay
Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department. Most new appointees are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank and placed at the beginning of the range. As of July 2024, the classification salary ranges for the respective ranks 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