2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - English

California State University-Sacramento; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 61,458 - 169,754; Part time

Job summary

California State University-Sacramento is seeking candidates for its Lecturer Pool in English to teach courses in Composition, Linguistics, and Children's Literature. Applicants must hold a Master's degree or a Bachelor's degree with significant teaching experience. Responsibilities include instruction, class preparation, grading, and office hours. There are competitive salary ranges based on experience, reflecting a commitment to quality education. Join us to promote learning in a diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Rhetoric and Composition or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree plus at least five years of relevant teaching experience.
• Preferred: Prior teaching experience at college level.

Responsibilities

• Instruction and preparation for introductory lecture classes.
• Grading and holding office hours.
• Other duties as assigned by the department.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Rhetoric and Composition or related field

Bachelor's degree with teaching experience

Job description

Lecturer Pool – English

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.

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.

Qualifications

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.

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:

• Lecturer A: $5,507 – $6,677
• Lecturer B: $6,221 – $13,224
• Lecturer C: $6,825 – $14,523
• Lecturer D: $8,593 – $15,211

The salary ranges indicated are based on a "full‑time rate" (15 weighted teaching units). A semester's worth of compensation is made up of six 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.

Application Instructions

• Cover letter
• Current curriculum vitae (CV)/resume
• Unofficial transcripts that include the highest degree or degree required for the position
• A list of three professional references with contact information

Equal Employment Opportunity

California State University, Sacramento is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. It 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. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States. The university is committed to creating an education and working environment free from discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. The University is mandated to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment.