Position title: Lecturer Faculty (Part-time) Job Pool Academic Year Fall 2025-Spring 2026.

Start date:

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

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. The CSU provides generous health, retirement and other benefits.

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

Summary of Assignment
The teaching assignment is in the department of Management at San Francisco State University.
The Department of Management faculty provide instruction in the areas of Organizational Behavior/Leadership/Human Resources, Strategic Management, Entrepreneurship, and Business & Society.  

The assignment is to teach one or more of the following classes* to upper-division undergraduate students of the Lam Family College of Business:

BUS 682 Seminar on Business and Society

BUS 690 Seminar in Business Policy and Strategic Management
BUS 350 Introduction to Entrepreneurship

BUS 354 Starting a Small Business

*Or other BUS and MGMT courses as needed.

Lecturer faculty may receive teaching assignments up to full-time per the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the California State University and the California Faculty Association.

The SF State College of Business is an AACSB International accredited school, currently enrolling more than 4,000 undergraduates and 400 graduate students with over 100 full-time faculty.  The SFSU campus maintains the third highest enrollment of international students among master’s degree institutions in the nation and is attended by international students from over 70 nations.  Courses are offered both day and evening, either online or at the University’s main campus and at the Downtown Campus in the heart of San Francisco’s business community.

Essential Job Tasks

-Prepare course materials such as syllabi, visual and audio recordings, readings and assignments, assessments, and other learning resources;

-Prepare and deliver/lead effective lectures, case analyses, simulations, and other engaging learning activities;

-Initiate, moderate, and facilitate inclusive classroom discussions;

-Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, papers, exams, etc. in a timely manner;

-Maintain student grades and other required records or reporting materials;

-Stay current on developments in the discipline by reading professional literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional workshops or conferences;  

-Stay current on effective teaching methods via resources and training offered by SFSU’s Center for Equity and Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CEETL);

-Plan, evaluate and revise course content, course materials, and methods of instruction;  

-Hold weekly office hours (at least 1 hour for each course section taught) for the purpose of advising and assisting students.

Minimum Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Abilities

-Graduate (Masters) degree preferred in a field directly related to the topic of instruction. Undergraduate degree with multiple years of related experience and a record of increasing responsibility will also be considered;

-Knowledge of principles and methods for the instruction of individuals and groups, and the assessment of learning;

-Planning and organizing skills sufficient to ensure implementation of the assigned curriculum, job duties, and established expectations;

-Oral and written communication skills in the English language at a level that conveys information to and from students, colleagues, and others in an effective manner;

-Awareness of contemporary and critical concerns in the discipline;

-Interpersonal orientation that encourages productive interactions with students and colleagues.   

Inquiries and Application

To inquire about the position, please contact Dr. Tom Thomas, Management Department Chair at tethomas@sfsu.edu.

 Applicants are required to upload the following documents:

• A cover letter expressing interest in the classes you would like to teach.
• A current Curriculum Vitae (including details of current and previous teaching experience: date of teaching, institution, class-size)

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. The CSU provides generous health, retirement and other benefits.

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

The 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 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.

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.

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 exceptions.  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.