Dynamic Part-Time Lecturer — Decision Sciences

The California State University; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 170,000; Part time

Job summary

San Francisco State University invites applications for a Lecturer Pool in the Decision Sciences Department for Fall 2026–Spring 2027. This part-time instructional faculty role will include teaching a range of DS courses, preparing materials, delivering engaging lectures, and supporting students through office hours.

Typical duties include grading, maintaining records, and staying current with discipline developments.

Qualifications

• Graduate (Masters) degree preferred in a field directly related to the topic of instruction.
• An 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Planning and organizing

Interpersonal skills

Awareness of discipline

Education

Master's degree preferred

Undergraduate degree with related experience

Job description

San Francisco State University invites applications for a Lecturer Pool in the Decision Sciences Department for Fall 2026–Spring 2027. This part-time instructional faculty role will include teaching a range of DS courses, preparing materials, delivering engaging lectures, and supporting students through office hours.

Typical duties include grading, maintaining records, and staying current with discipline developments.