The School of Public Affairs (SPA) at San Diego State University is seeking a candidate for a full-time, two-year (academic year) Distinguished Lecturer position to begin Fall 2025. This position is temporary and subject to the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the California State University system and the California Faculty Association.

This position will require 15 units of teaching workload at the undergraduate and graduate level and may include classes focusing on urban resilience, urban analytics, geographic information systems (GIS), and smart city planning, and public space regulation. Preference will be given to those candidates with research and teaching experience on contemporary (for example, health, food or cannabis) systems and urban planning. 

Work may involve contributions to the accreditation process for the School’s City Planning program. Preference will be given to those with experience in leading program assessment and academic accreditation efforts in city planning or architecture. 

Applicants are required to have:

• Ph.D in City Planning or a related field
• Ten or more years of academic or professional experience in the field of city planning or architecture
• Demonstrated teaching excellence
• Demonstrated potential for research excellence
• Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population

Preferred qualifications include:

• Lead experience in academic accreditation 
• Evidence of ability to integrate technology into learning activities
• Experience teaching in a graduate program for working professionals
• Demonstrated mentor and advisor experience 

The Lecturer (Academic Year) classification salary is $5,405 to $11,994/per month (12 monthly payments per academic year). The anticipated hiring range is $6,417 to $6,750/per month. Salary offered is commensurate with qualifications and experience. For additional information regarding benefits, please see https://hr.sdsu.edu/benefits . 

Interested candidates must submit:

• Letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualifications
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Names and contact information for three references (to be contacted for confidential letters of recommendation should you reach the finalist stage)
• Teaching effectiveness, if applicable (i.e., course evaluations)
• Sample of syllabi, if applicable
• Finalists should be prepared to submit an official transcripts (e-transcripts preferred, if available)

For questions, please contact Director Roddrick Colvin at rcolvin@sdsu.edu. Initial review of applicants will begin on April 4, 2025. To receive full consideration, please apply by 4/25/2025. The position will remain open until it is filled.

Pursuant to Education Code 89521, the California State University requires that employment applicants disclose any final administrative decision or final judicial decision issued within the last seven years determining that the applicant committed sexual harassment.  This requirement applies specifically to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for the Academic or Administrative position they are applying to.  Disclosures shall be provided to the San Diego State University Center for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination for further adjudication. Please contact cphd@sdsu.edu.

As part of its commitment to a safe and equitable “OneSDSU” community, SDSU requires that individuals seeking faculty employment provide at the time of application authorization to conduct background checks if they become a finalist for the position; applications without this authorization will be considered incomplete and not considered.

The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, San Diego State University (SDSU) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. SDSU complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices. 

SDSU is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At SDSU, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.