2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - Construction Management

Opt For Healthy Living; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Part time

Job summary

California State University, Sacramento is seeking a part-time lecturer for the Construction Management program. The role covers instruction, class preparation, grading, and office hours, with assignments set by the Department Chair under the College Dean.

Appointments are typically for one semester and may renew based on needs, funding, and performance. Initial rank and salary depend on professional experience and education, with Lecturer A or B commonly used, and salaries determined by the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the relevant field with a minimum of five years of relevant professional experience.
• Master’s degree preferred; prior university teaching experience and professional engineering registration are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Instruct CM courses, prepare lessons, and grade student work.
• Hold office hours and assist students outside class time.
• Work with Department Chair on course assignments and scheduling; may renew based on enrollment, funding and performance.

Skills

Teaching experience

Industry experience

University-level teaching

Course preparation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Position Overview

The Construction Management (CM) program at Sacramento State prepares students to enter professional practice immediately upon graduation. The curriculum emphasizes practical, hands‑on learning through laboratories, field experiences, and project‑based coursework. CM graduates are highly recognized and valued by regional employers, and many advance quickly into leadership roles on major construction projects.

As a part‑time lecturer in the CM program, you will be responsible for 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. Appointments are normally for one semester and may be renewed based on department needs, funding, and performance.

Rank and Salary

Initial rank and salary 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 based on a full‑time rate (15 weighted teaching units). A semester’s worth of compensation is made up of six payments as described in the original release.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the relevant field with a minimum of five years of relevant professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the relevant field.
• Prior teaching experience at the university level.
• Professional engineering experience and board registration.

Application Instructions

• Unofficial transcripts of highest degree.
• A list of references with contact information.

Equal Opportunity Employment

California State University, Sacramento is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Sacramento State hires only individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.