Lecturer Pool, Decision Sciences, Fall 2026 - Spring 2027

CSU; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 170,000; Part time

Job summary

San Francisco State University is forming a lecturer pool for the 2026-2027 academic year in the Decision Sciences Department. The position involves teaching one or more of many courses in the Lam Family College of Business, with the possibility of up to full-time teaching assignments per the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

The lecturer role requires preparing materials, delivering engaging lectures, and staying current in the discipline, with emphasis on practical business analytics topics and

Qualifications

• Graduate degree preferred in a field directly related to the topic of instruction.
• Undergraduate degree with multiple years of related experience will also be considered.

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 Center for Equity and Excellence in Teaching (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 advising and assisting students.

Skills

Teaching experience

Course planning

Oral and written communication

English proficiency

Education

Master’s degree preferred

Undergraduate degree with related experience

Job description

Lecturer Pool for Academic Year Fall 2026 - Spring 2027

Position Title:Lecturer Faculty (Part-time)

Start date:Fall 2026 or as needed

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

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.

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

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.

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 Decision Sciences Department at San Francisco State University.The faculty in the Decision Sciences Department provides instruction in the areas of Business Calculus, Statistics, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Forecasting, Optimization, Simulation, Data Mining, and Machine Learning.

The assignment is to teach one or more of the following classes in the Lam Family College of Business:

• DS 110 - Calculus with Business Applications
• DS 212 - Business Statistics
• DS 311 - Technologies in Data Analytics
• DS 411 - Decision Modeling for Business
• DS 412 - Operations Management
• DS 601 - Applied Management Science
• DS 604 - Applied Business Forecasting
• DS 612 - Data Mining with Business Applications
• DS 624 - Quality Management
• DS 655 - Sustainable Supply Chain Management
• DS 776 - Data Analysis for Managers
• DS 853 - Applied Multivariate Analysis
• DS 855 - Supply Chain Management

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.

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 (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. 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.

Application

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)

The SF State Lam Family College of Business is an AACSB International accredited school, currently enrolling more than 4,000 undergraduates and 200 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.

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.

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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.