2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - English

The California State University; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 67,112 - 80,387; Part time

Job summary

The California State University in Sacramento is seeking a part-time lecturer for the Department of English. The lecturer will teach introductory courses in Composition, Linguistics, and Literature. A Master's degree in Rhetoric and Composition is required, or a Bachelor's with significant teaching experience. Responsibilities include instruction, grading, and office hours, with initial appointments typically for one semester. Candidates are encouraged to apply through the university application system.

Qualifications

• A Master's degree or a Bachelor's degree with relevant teaching experience is required.
• Experience in teaching at the college level is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instruction, class preparation, grading, and office hours.
• Assignments based on departmental needs.
• Courses may be renewed based on enrollment and performance.

Skills

Teaching experience

Expertise in Rhetoric and Composition

Knowledge of English education

Ability to teach Composition and Literature

Education

Master's degree in Rhetoric and Composition

Bachelor's degree + 5 years teaching experience

Job description

Apply now Job no: 556296
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Sacramento
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Letters/Humanities, Temporary, Part Time

POSITION DETAILS

The Department of English at Sacramento State is a community of teachers, scholars, writers, and support staff whose primary mission is to promote learning in composition, creative writing, English education, linguistics, literature, and the teaching of English as a second language.

We are seeking candidates for our part-time lecturer pool to teach introductory-level lecture classes in the areas of Composition, Composition for Multilingual Writers, Advanced Composition, Linguistics, and Children's Literature.

If you believe you are qualified to teach specialized courses in Upper-division Literature, Creative Writing, or Technical Writing (ENGL 120T), please use the link to apply to the specialty lecturer pool. Course descriptions and details are available in the University Catalog.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

APPOSITMENT DETAILS

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 Rhetoric and Composition, or a related field; or a Bachelor's degree combined with at least five years of teaching or relevant professional experience in one of these fields.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Prior teaching experience at the college level.

APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS

New applicants are required to submit:

• Unofficial transcripts that include the highest degree or degree required for the position
• A list of three professional references with contact information

LEGAL AND POLICY INFORMATION

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/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

All applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.

A background check (including a criminal records check) is required before a position offer can be extended.

Under the Clery Act, a campus security authority (CSA) designation may be assigned to this position, depending on duties.

COVID-19 vaccination policy: Employees are strongly recommended to follow CDC and CDPH vaccine recommendations.

Out of State Employment: All faculty hired on or after Jan 1, 2022 must perform work from within the State of California.

Advertised: May 07 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
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