The Recreation, Parks & Tourism (RPT) Department at SF State has been in existence since 1946 with a focus on preparing students for fulfilling careers in parks & recreation, tourism & event planning, and related careers in area such as environmental justice.  The program’s most important resources for course content and overall curriculum are the diversity and vitality of Bay Area and the experiences of professionals within the RPT field. 

Courses in the curriculum include, but are not limited to, the following

1. Foundations
2. Leadership
3. Information technology
4. Conference, event planning, and management
5. Programming
6. Facilitating wellness through leisure
7. Organization and administration
8. Professional communication
9. Parks and outdoor recreation resources
10. Urban recreation
11. Leisure travel and tourism
12. Ecotourism & sustainable travel

Minimum Qualifications

1. Master’s degree or higher in RPT or related field
2. Three years of professional experience in RPT
3. Public speaking experience

Preferred Qualifications

1. Doctorate-level training in RPT or related field
2. Five or more years of professional experience in RPT
3. Teaching experience in higher education

Professional Development Activities

San Francisco State University supports faculty with professional development opportunities such as ongoing training through the Center for Equity and Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CEETL). The CEETL courses provide a systematic way to assure ongoing course quality and opportunities for new skill development in teaching courses in any learning mode, from in-person to online courses.

Application Process

Applicants are required to upload the following documents:

• A cover Letter
• A current curriculum vitae which includes details of current and previous teaching experience (dates of teaching, institution, class-size)
• The names, addresses, phone-numbers and emails of two professional references who are in a position to comment on the applicant’s current or previous teaching experience. 

Note: This is a continuous recruitment for an applicant POOL to fill part-time, temporary, assignments on an as-needed basis, beginning Fall 2025 & Spring 2026. You will be contacted should the program be interested in scheduling an interview. Select candidates may also be invited to give a presentation.

The start and end dates of the semester can be found at the following link: https://webapps.sfsu.edu/public/webcal/acadcalendar

Salary

Lecturer A/2 Full-Time Equivalent Salary Range: $5,507 – $6,677 per month
Lecturer B/3 Full-Time Equivalent Salary Range: $6,221 – $13,224 per month
Lecturer C/4 Full-Time Equivalent Salary Range: $6,825 – $14,523 per month
Lecturer D/5 Full-Time Equivalent Salary Range: $8,593 – $15,211 per month

Anticipated hiring range is generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range, commensurate with education and experience. Most new lecturers are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank.

San Francisco State University

SF State is a major public urban university, situated in one of the world’s great cities. Building on a century-long history of commitment to quality teaching and broad access to undergraduate and graduate education, the University offers comprehensive, rigorous, and integrated academic programs that require students to engage in open-minded inquiry and reflection. SF State prepares its students to become productive, ethical, active citizens with a global perspective.

San Francisco State is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.  Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Senior Human Resources Manager.

San Francisco State University educates and equips students to thrive in a global society. We deliver academic excellence by pursuing knowledge, inspiring creativity, supporting our diverse community and advancing social justice and positive change in the world. Visit the Strategic Planning website to learn more.

Thank you for your interest in employment with California State University (CSU).  CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California.  Because of this, CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California with very limited exception.  While this position may be eligible for occasional telework, all work is expected to be performed in the state of California, and this position is assigned to on-campus operations.