Lecturer Faculty Pool in Economics
The Department of Economics in the Lam Family College of Business at San Francisco State University invites applications for part-time temporary lecturer faculty positions in 2023-2024. Interested candidates are encouraged to learn more about the department at the website https://cob.sfsu.edu/economics . The vast majority of available teaching assignments are in the lower-division, including:
Econ 101: Principles of Microeconomics
Econ 102: Principles of Macroeconomics
Occasionally, there is also need for instructors to teach upper-division courses such as
Econ 301: Intermediate Microeconomics
Econ 311: Statistical Methods and Interpretation
Econ 605: History of Economic Thought
Econ 550: Environmental Economics
Econ 601: Applied Microeconomics
Qualifications
Required:
- Master’s degree in Economics
Preferred:
- Ph.D. in Economics is preferred only for teaching upper-division courses (numbered 300 or higher).
- Record of teaching contributions in the areas of undergraduate Economics;
- Demonstrated ability to incorporate inclusion, diversity, and educational equity in teaching;
- Experience working closely with students from historically under-represented communities;
- Record of contributing to collegial, supportive, and collaborative work environments;
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 posted in the Teaching Economics Ilearn page 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.
Application
Applicants are required to upload the following documents:
- a cover letter expressing interest in the classes that you would like to teach;
- a current Curriculum Vitae, including details of current and previous teaching experience;
- 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.
Applications will be accepted up until the beginning of the term or until all position are filled.
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: $4,530 – $6,056 per month
Lecturer B/3 Full-Time Equivalent Salary Range: $5,405 – $11,994 per month
Lecturer C/4 Full-Time Equivalent Salary Range: $6,190 – $13,172 per month
Lecturer D/5 Full-Time Equivalent Salary Range: $7,794 – $13,797 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
San Francisco State University is a member of the CSU system and serves a diverse student body of 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The University seeks to promote appreciation of scholarship, freedom and, human diversity through excellence in instruction and intellectual accomplishment.
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 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.
