2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - Asian Studies

Opt For Healthy Living; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 12,291 - 73,749; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Sacramento seeks a part-time lecturer for the Asian Studies Program. The role includes instruction, grading, and class preparation. Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Asian Studies or a related field, with a Ph.D. preferred. The position demands effective teaching skills and strong communication abilities. This role offers a flexible appointment based on departmental needs and student enrollment. Join a dynamic faculty at a diverse university that values inclusion and excellence.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required for the position.
• Strong communication skills and effective teaching evidence needed.

Responsibilities

• Instruction, class preparation, grading, and office hours.
• Additional duties may be assigned by the Department Chair.

Skills

Communication skills

Effective teaching

Education

Master's degree in Asian Studies or related field

Ph.D. degree in Asian Studies or related field

Job description

POSITION DETAILS

The Asian Studies Program is designed to provide students with a coherent introduction to the language, history, and culture of East, Southeast, and South Asia and to develop an interdisciplinary understanding of the major social and political forces at work in the region, supported by appropriate language training. We offer in-depth examinations of particular countries while also analyzing transnational issues that connect Asia, other regions, and the rest of the world including the United States.

Duties of a part-time lecturer include instruction, class preparation, grading, and office hours. Other duties may be assigned based on departmental needs. Course assignments, including dates, time, and modality, are made by the Department Chair under the direction of the College Dean.

Part-time lecturers are instructional faculty with conditional appointments based on enrollment and budget. Hires from the pool of applicants are made when there are instructional needs to fill coursework offered by an academic department based on changing enrollment patterns, changes to tenure-track faculty assignments, and other factors that cannot be addressed with our existing faculty. Initial appointments are typically for one semester, but occasionally academic year initial appointments are made. Appointments may be renewed based on department needs, funding, and performance. Often appointments are made just prior to the start of the semester.

Rank and Salary

Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department.

Most new lecturers are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank. As of July 2024, the classification salary ranges for the respective ranks are:

The salary ranges indicated are based on a "full‑time rate" (15 weighted teaching units [WTUs]). A semester's worth of compensation is made up of six (6) payments of the given amount. To calculate your salary for a semester, the base rate would be pro‑rated based on the units worked out of 15 WTUs. If you were a Lecturer A assigned 3 units at the minimum salary, your pay would be structured as follows: $5,507 x 3/15 (3 units out of a possible 15 units total) = $1101.40 x 6 checks = $6,608.40 total for 3 units/semester.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Asian Studies or related field

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D. degree in Asian Studies or related field
• Academic preparation related to the area of teaching
• University teaching and related professional experience
• Evidence of effective teaching
• Strength of communication skills, including interpersonal communications
• A list of three professional references with contact information

Sacramento State is located in the heart of California’s capital city, five miles from State Capitol. The campus is situated along the American River, close to bike trails and recreational areas. Sacramento State is a Hispanic and AANAPISI serving institution with about 31,000 students and a community of 1,800 faculty and 1,500 staff committed to our mission.

As evidenced by the values embedded in our Hornet Honor Code, Sacramento State is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all faculty, staff, students, and guests are welcome and valued. Our commitment goes beyond simply ensuring the campus is free from bias and discrimination; it is a commitment to celebrating diverse identities and perspectives that enrich our community, teaching, and learning.

To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family, please visit the Why Sac State page.

California State University, Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.

Advertised: Mar 12 2026 Pacific Daylight Time

California State University, Sacramento is committed to equity and inclusion in all aspects of employment. We encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Note: This description reflects the needs of the department at the time of posting and is not a contract or binding agreement. Specific course assignments and scheduling will be determined by the Department Chair under the direction of the College Dean.