2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - Communication Sciences and Disorders

Opt For Healthy Living; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 67,108 - 80,382; Part time

Job summary

A California-based educational institution is seeking a part-time Lecturer for the Communication Sciences and Disorders program. The ideal candidate will have a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders, relevant teaching experience, and skills in clinical supervision. Responsibilities include classroom instruction and supervising students in clinical environments. This position offers a flexible schedule according to departmental needs and is ideal for professionals who are passionate about education and student success.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders or related field required.
• Current Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA preferred.
• Current California License in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology required.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in various subjects related to Communication Sciences and Disorders.
• Supervise MS students providing clinical services.
• Class preparation, grading, and attendance at faculty meetings.

Skills

Teaching experience

Clinical supervision

Accent modification

Child Language

Neurogenic Language Disorders

Language and Literacy Development

Education

Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders

Job description

2026‑27 AY Lecturer Pool - Communication Sciences and Disorders

Apply now Job no: 555535

Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer

Location: Sacramento

Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time, Faculty - Health Sciences

DEPARTMENT: Communication Sciences and Disorders

POSITION TITLE: Lecturer Pool –Communication Sciences and Disorders

POSITION DETAILS

Communication Sciences and Disorders- Didactic Instructors

Didactic Instructors provide classroom instruction to students in the BS and MS programs. Didactic instruction subject area needs will vary, but may include the following:

• Accent modification
• Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech Mechanism
• Augmentative/Alternative/Communication (AAC)
• Child Language
• Communication Disorders
• Counseling
• Developmental Disorders and syndromes
• Dysphagia
• Fluency
• Language and Literacy Development
• Medical Speech Pathology
• Neurogenic Language Disorders
• Neurological Disorders
• Phonetic Sciences
• Phonological Disorders
• Research Methods
• Speech Sound Development and Disorders
• Voice

For a full list of courses offered within the department, please review the course catalog.

Communication Sciences and Disorders MS Program- Clinical Instructor

Clinical Instructors supervise MS students providing clinical services in the on‑campus Maryjane Rees Language, Speech, and Hearing Center. Clinical Instruction subject area needs will vary, but may include the following:

• Accent modification
• Augmentative/Alternative/Communication (AAC)
• Aural Rehabilitation
• Central Auditory Processing
• Child Language
• Counseling
• Developmental Concerns and syndromes
• Fluency
• Hearing Screenings
• Language and Literacy Development
• Language concerns
• Motor Speech
• Neurogenic Language concerns
• Neurological concerns
• Populations from Neurodiverse backgrounds
• Speech Sound development and concerns
• Voice

For a full list of courses offered within the department, please review the course catalog.

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.

Communication Sciences and Disorders- Didactic Instructors

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders or related field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Two years of professional experience in specialty area for which you are applying (specialized courses may require more than two years’ experience).
• Experience in teaching undergraduate or graduate coursework.

Communication Sciences and Disorders MS Program- Clinical Instructor

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders or related field.
• Current Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association.
• Current California License in Speech‑Language Pathology or Audiology.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 hours of professional development in supervision after receiving the CCC‑SLP.

APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS

New applicants are required to submit:

• Cover letter that includes:
  • Diversity and inclusion statement that describes how your past experiences, current interests and activities, and/or future goals promote work, classroom, and clinical environments that value inclusion.
  • General availability and preferred teaching schedule (days and times).
• Current Curriculum Vita (CV)/Resume that includes (if applicable) current ASHA number, California license number, and documentation of professional development in supervision.
• Unofficial transcripts of highest degree or degree required for position.
• List of three references with contact information.

California State University, Sacramento is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. 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.

Per the CSU COVID‑19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all California State University, Sacramento employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID‑19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications. Effective May 2023.