School of Public Affairs Lecturer Pool 2026-2027
About the role
San Diego State University’s School of Public Affairs is accepting applications for its 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 very short notice.
The Fall term runs from mid-August to late December; the Spring term from mid-January to mid-May. Summer-session opportunities may also be available. Initial appointments are typically one semester or one academic year, renewable contingent on satisfactory evaluations and continuing availability of work.
Qualifications
- Graduate or terminal degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, City Planning, or a closely related field
- University teaching experience
- Demonstrated currency within the fields and sub-fields of the disciplines
Responsibilities
- Teach courses in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or City Planning based on the current SDSU catalogue
Pay
Initial rank and salary 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 materials
Prospective temporary faculty should submit:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Contact information for three professional references (new employees only)
- Cover letter (new employees only)
- Unofficial transcripts (new employees only)
- List of specific courses from the current SDSU catalogue you are interested and qualified to teach
Applications remain active in the pool for the academic year in which they are submitted.