The Recreation, Parks, and Tourism (RPT) Department at SF State has been in existence since 1946 with a focus on educating students to engineer experiences that engage, empower, and educate. The program’s most important resources for course content and overall curriculum are the diversity and vitality of Bay Area and the experiences of professionals within the RPT field.
Courses in the curriculum include, but are not limited to, the following
- Foundations
- Leadership
- Programming
- Management
- Parks and outdoor recreation
- Non-profit and community recreation
- Wellness and therapeutic recreation
- Travel, tourism, and events
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree or higher in RPT or related field
- Three years of professional experience in RPT
- Public speaking experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Doctorate-level training in RPT or related field
- Five or more years of professional experience in RPT
- Teaching experience in higher education
Professional Development Activities
San Francisco State University supports faculty with professional development opportunities such as ongoing training through the Center for Equity and Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CEETL). The CEETL courses provide a systematic way to assure ongoing course quality and opportunities for new skill development in teaching courses in any learning mode, from in-person to online courses.
Application Process
Applicants are required to upload the following documents:
- A cover Letter
- 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.
Note: This is a continuous recruitment for an applicant POOL to fill part-time, temporary, assignments on an as-needed basis, beginning Fall 2023 & Spring 2024. You will be contacted should the program be interested in scheduling an interview. Select candidates may also be invited to give a presentation.
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: $4,530 – $6,056 per month
Lecturer B/3 Full-Time Equivalent Salary Range: $5,405 – $11,994 per month
Lecturer C/4 Full-Time Equivalent Salary Range: $6,190 – $13,172 per month
Lecturer D/5 Full-Time Equivalent Salary Range: $7,794 – $13,797 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 California State University 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 University faculty are expected to be effective teachers and demonstrate professional achievement and growth through research, scholarship, and/or creative work. Our goal is to attract a world-class and diverse faculty committed to build a multicultural educational environment.
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. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any employment with the CSU. SF State is a totally smoke-free campus.
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.
