School of Public Affairs Lecturer Pool 2026-2027

Description
The School of Public Affairs in the College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts at San Diego State University is accepting applications for their part‑time lecturer pool.

Areas of Expertise

Criminal Justice

Public Administration

City Planning

Temporary appointments may be full‑time or part‑time. Part‑time appointments 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 to teach 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. Applications will remain in our applicant pool during the academic year you apply.

Qualifications

Graduate or terminal degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, City Planning or closely related fields

University teaching experience

Demonstrated currency within the fields and sub‑fields of the disciplines

Application Instructions

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 (based on the current SDSU catalog) you are interested and qualified to teach

Salary Ranges

Lecturer A: $5,507 – $6,677

Lecturer B: $6,221 – $13,224

Lecturer C: $6,825 – $14,523

Lecturer D: $8,593 – $15,211

Inquiries: For application inquiries, please email Dr. Roddrick Colvin at rcolvin@sdsu.edu.

Pursuant to Education Code 89521, San Diego State University requires that employment applicants disclose any final administrative or judicial decision within the last seven years determining that the applicant committed sexual harassment. 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.

As part of its commitment to a safe and equitable “OneSDSU” community, SDSU requires that individuals seeking faculty employment provide, at the time of application, authorization to conduct background checks if they become a finalist for the position; applications without this authorization will be considered incomplete and not considered.

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.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment
All program and activities at SDSU are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. SDSU complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209, and all applicable state and federal anti‑discrimination laws. We prohibit all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices. SDSU is a diverse community that commits to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment.

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