Design Lecturer Faculty Job Ad.
The School of Design at San Francisco State University invites applications for part-time lecturer faculty position (non-tenure track) in for [Fall 25/Spring 26] term. Candidates holding a Ph.D. or MFA degree are preferred, but applicants with MA degrees and BFA degrees will be considered along with professional experience.
The School of Design is an inclusive learning environment that promotes creativity and scholarship in Visual Communication Design, Industrial Design and Interactive Design. Our Bachelor of Science programs are dedicated to preparing our students for the contemporary design profession, teaching strategic user-focused design in all of our disciplines. We are looking for dedicated professionals who are involved with current technologies and contemporary methods. Faculty must effectively provide instruction to students of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and racial/ethnic backgrounds.
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)
- A link to your online portfolio
- 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 and professional experience.
Applications will be accepted up until the beginning of the term or until the position is 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: $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
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 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.
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.
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.
