Pool Part-time lecturer School of Business

Job no: 563513
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Sonoma
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA
- California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time, Faculty
- Business/Management, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Faculty Employment Opportunity

Lecturer for the School of Business — All Areas

Sonoma State University’s beautiful 274-acre campus is located in Sonoma County wine country, an hour north of San Francisco. The campus offers the ideal setting for teaching and learning and access to a community of rich cultural, environmental, and recreational opportunities. Founded in 1960, SSU is one of the 22 campuses of the California State University System. As members of the largest public higher education system in the nation, we provide accessible, high-quality education.

The School

The School of Business at Sonoma State University invites applications for its temporary lecturer pool in all areas of the business curriculum, including accounting, business analytics, finance and financial management, management, marketing, and wine business. The School prepares students for responsible leadership through applied learning, analytical thinking, ethical decision-making, and engagement with the business community. Lecturers bring academic expertise and professional experience to a collaborative teaching environment and contribute to the success of students with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and career goals.

Teach assigned courses in the School of Business based on disciplinary expertise, curricular needs, and enrollment. Prepare course syllabi and instructional materials; deliver effective instruction; assess student learning; provide timely feedback; hold office hours; and maintain course and grading records in accordance with University policies. Use inclusive teaching practices that support students from diverse backgrounds. Courses may be offered in person, online, or in hybrid formats, as assigned.

Appointments may include undergraduate or graduate instruction, subject to qualifications and program needs.

Required Qualifications

A PhD or master's degree in business or a discipline relevant to the assigned courses is required. For accounting courses only, candidates may alternatively qualify with a Bachelor of Science degree, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential, and relevant professional accounting experience. This alternative applies only to accounting instruction. All candidates must demonstrate subject-matter expertise relevant to the courses they seek to teach, effective communication skills, and the ability to support the learning and success of students from diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

Successful college-level teaching experience in the relevant discipline; evidence of effective, inclusive teaching and student engagement; recent professional experience related to the assigned courses; proficiency with learning management systems and instructional technology; and experience teaching in person, online, or in hybrid formats. A PhD in a relevant discipline is preferred. Relevant professional certifications and the ability to teach multiple courses within the business curriculum are also preferred.

Rank and Salary

Full-time is a 15-unit workload per semester. Actual salary is dependent upon the number of units assigned, educational preparation, and availability of funds subject to any CSU system faculty contract salary increases.

Salary commensurate with degree level and experience.

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,507 - $6,677 per full-time month.

The full-time (15 units per semester) monthly base salary range indicated above is prorated to the number of units worked and are paid in six monthly payments for each full semester.

Selection as a candidate in the applicant pool, does not guarantee employment. Temporary Faculty appointments are made on a part-time, temporary basis and contingent upon department needs and funding.

Temporary Faculty appointments are made on a semester-by-semester basis.

Relocation expenses will not be provided for temporary faculty appointments.

Expenses incurred to attend an interview for temporary faculty positions are not reimbursed by the University.

Required Application Materials

Cover letter indicating courses for which you would like to be considered

Unofficial transcripts (Official transcripts may be required of the selected candidate)

Evidence of relevant professional certifications, if…