The School of Public Affairs & Civic Engagement (PACE) at San Francisco State University invites applications for part-time lecturer positions (non-tenure track) in Gerontology, Public Administration, and Urban Studies and Planning, for Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 terms.

The School of Public Affairs & Civic Engagement (PACE) is a collaborative interdisciplinary unit of public affairs-oriented scholars that delivers degree programs in Gerontology, Public Administration, and Urban Studies and Planning. Students in these programs are immersed in a problem-oriented learning environment that extends beyond the classroom and into the community, the public arena, and the world.

The MA in Gerontology is designed to: 1), emphasize the broad, interdisciplinary nature of issues that relate to and influence older adults; 2), provide students with the academic expertise, professional experience, and research capabilities necessary to pursue advanced study at the doctoral and professional level; 3), prepare students for professional practice and leadership positions in the public and private sectors where gerontological knowledge is required; 4) empower students with a vision of diversity, social justice, consumer-driven services and global issues to promote intergenerational understanding; and 5) invest in students a working knowledge of theoretical foundations and prepare students with tools to use quantitative and qualitative methods in applied research for solving a variety of practical problems in the community and link the micro and macro aspects of aging.

The SF State Master of Public Administration (MPA) Program offers students the opportunity to earn their MPA by taking a mix of in-person and hybrid courses in the heart of downtown San Francisco. The MPA Program is nationally accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, & Administration (NASPAA).  Public Administration courses are taught using effective, high-impact practices (HIPs) like collaborative assignments, community-based learning, and capstone experiences.  

The Urban Studies & Planning offers an interdisciplinary curriculum in urban planning and policy and reflects a social science education with an applied, problem-solving focus, training in research methods, and practical hands-on experience in a carefully supervised internship and a practicum (senior seminar). Core courses integrate social science, planning, and policy perspectives into the study of cities; develop the research and analytic tools necessary for urban planning and policy analysis; and offer hands-on applied research experience. Elective courses are designed to apply the basic core course content to urban planning and policy areas of interest.

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 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 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: $5,007 – $6,359 per month
Lecturer B/3 Full-Time Equivalent Salary Range: $5,925 – $12,594 per month
Lecturer C/4 Full-Time Equivalent Salary Range: $6,500 – $13,831 per month
Lecturer D/5 Full-Time Equivalent Salary Range: $8,184 – $14,487 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.