San Diego State University·San Diego, California
The position involves teaching nursing courses as part of the lecturer pool at SDSU Imperial Valley. Temporary appointments may be either full- or part-time, with opportunities for teaching during the Summer Sessions.
The Division of Professional Studies at SDSU Imperial Valley is accepting applications for the 2026-2027 part-time lecturer pool.
SDSU Imperial Valley is a college and branch campus within San Diego State University located approximately 120 miles from the San Diego main campus on the border with Mexico.
We welcome applications from prospective temporary faculty with expertise or experience in Nursing.
All current and previous SDSU Imperial Valley lecturers must submit a new application every academic year to be considered for classes.
The application period is from the Spring through the Summer before the Fall semester of the academic year and is valid through the Spring semester of the subsequent year.
Temporary appointments may be either full- or part-time.
Appointments from the part-time pool are often made just before the start of the academic term, so applicants must be available on very short notice.
The Fall term begins mid-August and ends late-December; the Spring term begins mid-January and ends mid-May.
Opportunities for teaching during the Summer Sessions may also be available.
Initial appointments are typically one semester or one academic year, to be renewed contingent on satisfactory evaluations and continuing availability of work.
Applications will remain in our applicant pool during the academic year you apply.
The hiring department determines the initial rank and salary of lecturer faculty based on professional experience and educational background. Most new appointees are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank and placed at the beginning of the range.
For application inquiries, please email Erika Rodriguez at erodriguez@sdsu.edu [erodriguez@sdsu.edu]
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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.
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Candidates must have a graduate degree in Nursing and university teaching experience. They should also demonstrate currency in the subject matter.
Market context
In California, nursing lecturer pool roles often reflect steady demand for qualified educators, especially where programs need faculty with current clinical knowledge and classroom experience. These positions are competitive because candidates typically need a graduate degree in Nursing, university teaching experience, and clear subject-matter currency. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then tailor your application to show recent teaching examples and current nursing expertise.
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