Job Details

Department of Psychology Lecturer Pool 2025-2026

The Department of Psychology in the College of Sciences at San Diego State University is accepting applications for the lecturer pool.

We welcome applications from prospective temporary faculty with expertise or experience in the following areas:

• Clinical/Health Psychology
• Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience
• Cognitive Psychology
• Developmental Psychology
• Industrial and Organizational Psychology
• Personality Psychology
• Research Methods
• Social Psychology
• Statistics

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. 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

• Graduate degree in psychology or related field
• University teaching experience
• Demonstrated currency in subject matter

Application Instructions

• Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for three (3) professional references (new employees only)
• Cover letter (new employees only)
• Unofficial transcripts (new employees only)

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.

Lecturer A: $5,507 - $6,677
Lecturer B: $6,221 - $13,224
Lecturer C: $6,825 - $14,523
Lecturer D: $8,593 - $15,211

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

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.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment
All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, San Diego State University (SDSU) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin.